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PROPWASH
The Official Newsletter
of the Dallas/Fort Worth Wing
of the Commemorative Air Force
Lancaster Airport, Lancaster, TX
October 2013
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From the Wing Leader
Hello Everyone,
First, the October Wing Meeting will be on Saturday, October 19th starting at 1:30
because of the scheduling conflict with the Midland Airsho.
It has been a very busy last few weeks and will continue into October. We went to
the Terrell Airshow and did very well. Tours, rides and PX totaled a little over
$3000.00. A very good day.
Last Saturday, September 28, the R4D went to the Waco Airshow. Unfortunately,
the rain kept us from flying and doing much in the PX. We had to drive members
back to Lancaster because of the weather.
Thursday, October 3rd, Jim Breitenstine and Russ Coonley flew the R4D to DFW airport
for the Transportation Expo being held Friday the 4th of October. Ken Norvell, Ken Kovar
and Craig Eaton were on hand to show students the aircraft.
The R4D will remained at DFW on Saturday for Skyball XI. Sunday, October 6 the R4D
went to the McKinney Air show.
The R4D then headed to Midland on Friday, October 11 to participate in the Midland
Airsho. The really exciting news is the L-5 engine is back at the hangar. Jim Breitenstine
and I drove to HIcks Airfield to meet Marty Case to load up the engine for transport to
Lancaster.
I would like to thank everyone for their volunteering for the various events we have done
and will be doing.
See you at the hangar,
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Steve
Museum Article
Ontario Pilot Survival Knife
Since 1889 the Ontario Knife Company has
been manufacturing quality cutlery; first in
Naples, Ontario County, NY and now in
Franklinville, NY in Cattarugus County. Ontario
knives are standard military issue with the U. S.
Armed Forces and also popular with outdoor
enthusiasts.
Ontario has been supplying quality knives to
the U.S. Military since WWII. Over the years
these products have included the M9 Bayonet,
the M7 Bayonet, Marine Corp OKC 3S Bayonet,
the Pilots Survival Knife, the Aircrew Survival
Egress Knife System (ASEK) used in the Air Warrior Equipment System,
Marine Corps Combat Knife, Mark III Model O Navy Knife, the 18" Military
Machete, the SP16 Spax and the OKC Rescue Tool. The ASEK is a multifunction took that can be used to break Plexiglas, as a hammer, the serrated
edge is to used by aircrew to cut through the aluminum skin of a crashed
aircraft or helicopter; the system also has spear holes, lanyard hole and
insulated guard, anodized aluminum strap cutter, screwdriver and a honing
rod.
During Warbirds On Parade, Mr. Don Wooldridge donated an Ontario Pilots
Survival Knife and Sheath to the CAF DFW Wing. The knife is approximately
9 1/2" overall; the blade is 5", handle is leather with steel pommel dated
"ONTARIO, NY; 1 1969"; sheath is leather with pocket for sharpening stone;
the sheath contains no sharpening stone.
Col. Robin Olds
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R-4D Roost
The R4D traveled to the 50th anniversary of
Airsho where she enjoyed quite the success. It
was very enjoyable for visitors to see her among
other airplanes that she served with. However,
there have been some complications in getting
the Gooney Bird back home to Lancaster.
Inclement weather has prevented her from flying
back. Thankfully, the crew was able to ride back
to D/FW in style. Well maybe in coach… in the
back of a Toyota. In all seriousness the Wing is
looking to pick her up this Saturday. After all, if
Col. Mario can’t get his hands on the R4D to
continue polishing her, he might just go crazy.
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Stearman Space
The Stearman traveled to Terrell Texas for
their airshow with good success. She flew
several rides, dazzling new passengers with the
nostalgia of the open cockpit days. There have
not been any new pilot check-outs; however, she
has proven to be a reliable fixture in the wing as
she is not suffering from any mechanical
problems. All in all the Stearman has just been
helping out the Wing by continuing to chug
along.
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BT Corner
Thanks to the superior skill of the DFW Wing,
the BT did not experience any mechanical
troubles. Rather, the BT flew to two airshows
this past month, one in Terrell with the
Stearman, and one in Palestine, TX. Col. Chris
Volpe reluctantly accepted the offer to sacrifice
his time and suffer through the horrible
vibrations in taking the BT to both. Once he
arrived he was able to con several people in to
going up with him for rides. In all actuality the
Wing thanks him for bringing Little Noodle to the
public and sharing her with them.
This is Jan Johansson, our Danish member who splits his time between Denmark and
Fort Worth
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L-5 lair
The engine rebuild is over! Col. Marty Case and
Harry Rose have finished the long and often tedious
overhaul of the L-5’s Lycoming. Currently, the engine
resides at Lancaster awaiting installation. However,
before that process can begin, some finishing touches
on the firewall need to be addressed. Additionally,
there needs to be some fixes on the cowling bulkhead
as the previous one has been repaired to death. One
new piece of equipment that will be on the new engine
is an oil filter, this will allow the oil to run clean, and
prevent the buildup of sludge that was discovered in
the crankcase.
If you want to help return the L-5 to the air, please
consider making a pledge to the effort. Contact Jim
Breitenstine (jbreitens@gmail.com) or Chris Volpe
(Chris@prismaticmagic.com) for more information.
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Intel
Hanger Needs
Paper Towels
Orange Soap
Please email me with any items needed
at the hanger
Thanks for all your kind donations!
Wing Staff
Wing Leader
Col. Steve Bennett
fortworthbennet@charter.com
817-269-4081
Executive Officer
Position Open
Operations Officer
Col. Tom Travis
TomTravis@aol.com
972-241-8102
Maintenance Officer
Col. Robert Collier
R4DMEC@hotmail.com
972-641-4595
Finance Officer
Col. Jim Breitenstine
Jbreitens@gmail.com
817-294-2936
Adjutant
Col. Curtis Green
curtisgreen30@tx.rr.com
469-964-0572
Public Info Officer
Col. Tom Manley
tmanley55@gmail.com
612-817-0665
PX Officer
Col. Steve Bennett
fortworthbennet@charter.com
817-269-4081
Wing Museum Curator
Col. Elaine Webb
torare1@earthlink.net
817-478-0105
Wing Chaplain
Col. John Crane
4dmandfw@att.net
469-261-2314
Hanger Deck Officer
Col. Dan Bunch
bsboomer@juno.com
972-270-0461
Propwash Editor
Cdt. Matthew Case
mjcase12@gmail.com
972-837-5171
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Intel
Next Meeting Is:
SATURDAY, October 19TH, 1:30 PM
Mission Membership Link:
http://commemorativeairforce.org/?page=members/index&cms_page=1397
The contest continues through the end of the year.
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Please take the time to thank the following sponsors for
their ongoing support of the DFW Wing!
Admiral Level
Texas Loan
Texas First Cash Financial Services
Southwest Airlines
Ellis County Press
Charles Schwab
Awards To Go
Back Country BBQ
Lancaster Regional Airport
Hickory House BBQ
Davis Jewelers
Coyote Roofing
Antique Heritage Tractor Club
Lancaster Machine Shop
24 Hour Wrecker Service
Lancaster K Auto Parts
Business Tech Applications
Select Aircraft Services
Fritts Car Shows
PDG Services
Dallas Air Salvage
Jim & Mary Jane Goad Farms
MCM Grande Hotel
Neils Agather
Jim Jackson
Steve Bennett
Russ Coonley
Michael Gaston
Bruce Stringfellow
John and Donna Sweat
Captain Level
Tom Travis
Shirley Wood
Russell Hicks
Thomas McCoy
Dan Bunch
Jim Goad
Donald Barton
David Pasahow
Jean Paryl
Ken Linton
Commander Level
Russ Coonley
Phil Moroneso
Bonnie Coonley
Harold Savoy
Dr. Michael Jez
Dan Bunch
Kathleen Chitwood
Jack Bradshaw
Anchor Level
Richard Betham
W.N. Bentson
Doris Goad
Candis Wells
Howard Webb
Richard Brown
Jim Davis
Ainsley Chitwood
Patricia Harvard
Wyley “Coyote” Smith
Robert Martin
David Siegert
Maureen Wood
Craig Eaton
Robert Martin
Edward Sharum
Ray Kinney
Marty Case
Elaine Webb
Arine Knecht
Christine Poyer
Paul Chitwood
Curtis Green
Ken Taylor
David Pasahow
Steve Bennett
Matthew Chitwood
Jay Hauteman
Jason Railsback
Tad Foran
Ed Halter
Stephan Brown
Alfred “Lucky” Louque
Diane Darrah
William McGuire
Barbara Hair
Phil Moroneso
Jan Collmer
Charles Waldrop
Leigha McBride
George Lodge
Ken Norvell
Jim Wells
John Curry
Richard Warner
Ben Saladino
Debbie Chitwood
Larry Gollaher
Aubrey Hair
Dan Bunch
Jack Bradshaw
Julian Banks
Richard Stuntz
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