Spring 2014 - Pacific Aviation Museum

SPRING 2014 | ISSUE #20
IN THIS ISSUE
Cornelia Fort
First female pilot to
perish on active duty
Behind the scenes of
a museum curator
“Swamp Ghost” - update!
Mahalo Admiral Ronald Hays
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Though only two months into the New Year, 2014 promises to be a year of great
energy, great achievement, and great demand on both our human and financial
resources. The excitement and anticipation are growing as we both improve and
expand our programs and exhibits to deliver dynamic experiences to visitors of
all ages. 2013 was a record year with attendance climbing by 20% - reaching an
all-time high of 224,000 visitors.
We are hard at work to prepare for another record-breaking year and deliver an experience to all visitors that meets or exceeds expectation. The
rapid pace of museum improvement projects continues as we plan to not only complete the projects begun last year, but initiate new and exciting
efforts to take the museum experience to the next level. A key new offer to all museum visitors will be the availability of a hand-held audio tour
guide, available in multiple languages. This device will allow our visitors to better enjoy and learn from our exhibits.
As you will read in this NOTAM, our Education Department has formalized program offerings to support youth education and engage our
community at large. Youth programs are offered not only on the museum grounds on Ford Island, but in schools throughout our state. We are
excited to also welcome visiting school and youth groups from the mainland and neighboring Pacific nations.
In response to your feedback and reviews by visitors, our public program schedule has been expanded. Monthly community programs will
highlight our collections and bring to our museum and theater noted local and national celebrities to share their stories and engage all of us in
challenging and informative discussions.
We are also going green! Electrical power is high on our agenda as the 162% rate increase severely impacts monthly expenses. Working with our
Navy partners, we hope to move forward with the installation of photovoltaic panels on Hangar 37, vastly reducing our energy consumption.
Focus on restoring the historic Control Tower continues to take precedence. The exterior repairs completed in 2012 positioned us to undertake
the rest of the restoration work. We recently installed new glass windows in the second level of the Aerological Tower. Nan Construction, under
the guidance of architect Glenn Mason, refurbished the frames, installing the glass and doors to the original 1941 look. Grant and donor support
is being sought to complete the Aerological Tower, enabling us to open at least one portion of this iconic red and white Ford Island Control
Tower to the public. Funding is also still needed to restore the elevator and the control cab (the last step in providing the public with full access
to the Tower), and complete interior restoration to support development of educational classrooms, a library, and administrative offices.
Hats off to the Restoration Team, as they moved the reassembled B-17E Swamp Ghost onto the Hangar 79 apron. This 90-day engineering
feat brings this reassembled historic aircraft back into public display. You can read more about this amazing effort in the Restoration section
of this publication.
Watch for news and updates on the fast approaching Biggest Little Airshow radio control extravaganza. Planning is underway for this great event,
providing thousands of visitors of all ages and backgrounds the exciting world of radio-controlled flight. Aerial displays, static full-sized aircraft
exhibits, education and hands-on booths for youth, model exhibits, vendor stands, food, and fun are planned for all.
I’d like to personally thank you for your support and encourage you to share your affiliation with Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor with your
friends. Whether visiting with us in person, or exploring our organization online, Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor remembers and honors the
spirit of our past in hopes of building the foundation for our future.
Aloha
Ken DeHoff
Note: If you haven’t already done so, please consider becoming a member of Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor!
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EDUCATION CORNER
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor offers
a wide array of learning opportunities for
folks of all ages. These include youth tours
and activities, outreach programs to local
schools, summer camps, Hangar Talks, and
special events.
Aviation is a powerful teaching tool to inspire
creative thinking, ignite interest in science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM),
and promote respect for the heroes and
pioneers that changed history. Enthusiastic
feedback from students, teachers, and families
-- and the photos that capture the excitement
of our museum -- communicate the wonder
of learning in this unique location.
If you’ve visited our museum recently,
you’ve probably noticed some new activities.
Museum field trips introduce students to our
special collection of aircraft, and we’ve added
extra hands-on experiences in STEM. For
example, school groups spend 30 minutes in
Hangar 79, pouring over sectional charts to
plan a flight path from Hawaii to destinations
in the South Seas. They also take the controls
in our flight simulator lab to “fly” throughout
the Pacific for an unforgettable day of discovery
and fun.
Programs for adults also are central to our
mission. Back from hiatus is our popular
Hangar Talk series. Each month, we feature
authors, experts, and intriguing stories about
all things aviation, with a particular emphasis
on the Pacific region. In January, Christina Olds shared personal anecdotes about
her legendary father, American fighter ace,
Brigadier General Robin Olds. We honored Black History Month in February by
featuring original members of the Tuskegee
Airmen. Modern-day servicemen shared their
perspectives as well. You can find out more
about upcoming Hangar Talks by visiting
our website.
By Shauna Tonkin Ph.D
Director of Education
As a Smithsonian Affiliate museum, we
participate in programs that connect us to
local and national communities. In Fall 2013,
we partnered with students from Aliamanu
Middle School on Oahu, and the Smithsonian’s
Asian American Center in the “Young
Historians, Living History” project. Students
collected oral histories and created short
videos about the Asian Pacific American
“Aviation is a powerful teaching tool to inspire creative thinking,
ignite interest in science, technology, engineering and math…”
experience. These films premiered nationally
at CAAMFest in San Francisco on March
15, and will be part of an online Smithsonian
exhibit. Don Young, Director of Programs
for the Center for Asian American Media
(CAAM), praised the students for their
excellent videography skills and their rigorous
historical research. The student videos will be
posted on our website later this spring.
“Discover Your Future in Aviation,” an
annual signature event, happened on March
29. Sharyn Emminger Dey, the first female
captain for Hawaiian Airlines, shared her
story about making aviation history, and
many local organizations provided a variety
of hands-on activities for the entire family.
Aviation and aerospace continue to inspire
young people, and career opportunities abound.
Please join us next year for an unforgettable
day of exploration and discovery!
Flight School, our popular STEM program
for middle school kids, returns in June for 8
different sessions. We’re putting the finishing
touches on the programs and will announce our
schedule soon. Check our website for updates
or email education@pacificaviationmuseum.
org for more information. We look forward to
seeing you soon at Pacific Aviation Museum
Pearl Harbor!
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
April 5th – Hangar Talk & Book Signing
with Pan Am’s Captain Don Cooper,
Betsey Pease Tryon and Ed Dover, author
of The Long Way Home Travel back to
an era of adventure and glamour, as our
presenters share the memories of Pan
American Airlines. The Long Way Home
tells the story of Pan American Airways
Captain Robert Ford’s record-breaking,
unplanned flight around the world following
the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.
May 17th – Open Cockpit Day, 9:00 a.m.
to 4:00 p.m. in both Hangars. Climb into
the cockpit of one of our historic aircraft,
talk story with pilots, and snap a photograph
with an aviator in period attire. Activities for
the whole family take place throughout the
Museum. Bring your camera! Flight suits,
helmets, and fun provided. Free with Museum
admission and free to Museum Members.
June 3rd-5th – Flight School for Boys
A three-day adventure in the history and
technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders.
Immersive, hands-on activities with an
emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 15th-17th – Aviation Adventure
This co-ed residential camp immerses
teens in the rich history of Ford Island and
Pearl Harbor as well as science, technology,
engineering, and math concepts of aviation.
Hands-on, practical experiences bring these
concepts to life in the Museum’s historic
hangars and aboard the Battleship Missouri
Memorial. This is a cross-cultural camp for
ages 13-17.
Aviation Adventure repeats: July 22nd24th and 29th-31st
May 3rd – Hangar Talk with Terry Tonkin
Hangar Talk at 2:00 p.m. followed by meet
and greet at 3:00 p.m. LTCOL Terry Tonkin,
USMC (Ret.), will share his first-hand
account of the heroic actions of the Air Force
HH-53 aircrews and the Marines whose
mission was to free the crew of the merchant
marine vessel SS Mayaquez only days following
the end of the Vietnam War. This harrowing
rescue mission was featured in the Discovery
Channel documentary “Seized at Sea: Situation
Critical.” Free with Museum admission and
free to Museum Members.
June 10th-12th – Flight School for Girls
A three-day adventure in the history and
technology of aviation for 6th-8th graders.
Immersive, hands-on activities with an
emphasis on Pacific aviation and fun.
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Flight School for Girls repeats: July
8th-10th
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July 24th – Happy Birthday, Amelia!
Visitors are invited to celebrate Amelia
Earhart’s 117th birthday. The Museum fronts
Luke Field on Ford Island, where Ms. Earhart
ground looped her Lockheed Electra at takeoff on March 20, 1937, while attempting her
Round-the-World flight. Visitors will enjoy
cake, juice, and a look at our “Amelia Earhart
in Hawaii” Photo Exhibit.
August 16th and 17th – Biggest Little
Airshow in Hawaii, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. This year is the Museum’s 6th Remote
Control airshow. Visitors will be able to drive
on to Ford Island and experience over 100
remote controlled 1/5th scale warbirds, jets,
and helicopters.
Aloha from Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop
By Jim Martinelli
Restoration Manager
Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor is dedicated to protecting our aviation artifacts from
deterioration and corrosion, and restoring them as closely as we can to their original state. This
requires not just knowledge, but the use of skills and tools that might be as museum-worthy as
the artifacts themselves! This is part of the fun of joining our volunteer team.
In turn, we at Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor benefit from the participation of younger
volunteers, who are interested in learning more about the aircraft and the impact of their service.
Mentoring these young craftsmen is extremely rewarding.
The first two months of 2014 were a particularly busy time for the restoration shop. A steady
stream of volunteers completed the incredible task of engineering, manufacturing, and placing
display stands under the B-17E “Swamp Ghost.” Each stand — six in all — had to be customengineered to suspend the airframe in its belly-landed position.
The airframe suffers from extensive corrosion from its time in the swamp, which created challenges
in attaching the stands to the airframe structure. Our team was dedicated to accurately
showcasing this aircraft. The result is an authentic view of Swamp Ghost at rest after landing.
Volunteer Opportunities!
Join the team that keeps history alive.
Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop volunteers
needed – great camaraderie, mentoring
youth, share and learn skills. Be part of
the living exhibit that is Lt. Ted Shealy’s
Restoration shop.Interested? Contact our
Volunteer Coordinator, Ashley Sands –
Ashley.sands@pacificaviationmuseum.org
Work on the C-47 is progressing well. The Wright R-1820 engines and Hamilton Standard
propellers have been fully restored to their original factory colors. Now, the focus has shifted
to the landing gear and cowlings. Once these are complete, prepping for the exterior work will
begin. The plan is to re-paint the C-47 in its original World War II colors. This C-47 served
with the 40th Troop Carrier Squadron.
Part of our mission is to remember and honor key dates, achievements, and stories related to
Pacific region aviation. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the start of official U.S. combat
operations in Vietnam. Restoration focus will shift to preparing our Vietnam veteran F-4C
Phantom II for an enhanced exhibit.
Plans include a re-painting of the aircraft; the F-4 will emerge from the shop in its original
Southeast Asian camouflage to honor the men and women who served in this campaign.
We expect to unveil this aircraft by the summer of 2014.
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“Fort was the first
female American pilot to
perish on active duty
for the military…”
On December 7, 1941, a young aviatrix
had a rendezvous with destiny in the skies
over Hawaii.
Flight instructor, Cornelia Fort, who hailed
from a socially prominent family in Nashville,
Tennessee, narrowly escaped being shot
down by Imperial Navy fighters attacking
Pearl Harbor. Fort and her student survived
because of her quick reflexes under fire.
Cornelia Fort became an instant celebrity and
a role model for young women who dreamed
of flying. Fort was one of the first pilots to
sign up for the Women’s Auxiliary Ferry
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Squadron, or WAFS, transporting aircraft
for the Army Air Forces.
Less than 15 months after the Pearl Harbor
attack, fate caught up with Fort. She was
killed in the line of duty when another
aircraft collided with hers.
Fort was the first female American pilot
to perish on active duty for the military…
although it took the government more than
35 years to recognize her and other women
for their wartime flying service.
We’ve also honored Cornelia Fort in Pacific
Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor’s new “Pacific
Aviation Pioneers” exhibit series. Fort follows
Chinese-American barnstormer, Tom Gunn,
as an honoree.
Pacific Aviation Pioneers is a way of calling
attention to the heroes and heroines of
aviation history in the Pacific. Some of them
will be well known, others will have been
obscured by the march of time, but all will
have made significant contributions.
The Pioneers will be recognized approximately
four times a year in the newly created Doolittle
Gallery in Hangar 37. The pioneers will each
have a banner created in their honor, and
when their exhibit is retired, the banner will
be moved to Hangar 79. We also plan to
use the retired exhibits in web pages on our
museum’s Internet site, and as the core
of traveling exhibits in the future.
Upcoming Pacific Aviation Pioneers this year
include Harold Geiger, Claire Lee Chennault,
Gunther Plüschow, and John Rodgers. Some
of these names you’ll recognize — as for the
others, you’ll have to visit their exhibits!
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By Burl Burlingame
Curator
Curatorial Corner
What does a curator do? I’m asked that
question pretty often. From the Latin curare,
meaning “to care for,” a curator is a kind
of manager or overseer at a cultural-heritage
institution such as a gallery, museum,
or library.
In real life, I’ve discovered that a curator is
also the guy other museum employees go to
for help with solving problems. It’s part of
being a “Jack-of-all-trades.”
A curator’s skill set boils down to two areas:
preservation and interpretation.
PRESERVATION: Museums are libraries
of reality — people go there to see the real
thing. We want to keep these real things
around for as long as possible, along with
thousands of auxiliary objects and documents
that expand knowledge in our subject areas.
Museums usually keep most of their artifact
collection safely squirreled away in archives
and libraries, rather than on public display.
While these items are primarily for study
and research, they are available for exhibition
if needed.
Working with the Executive Director and
our Board of Directors, I’m involved in
the decision-making process tied to the
acquisition and care of objects of all sizes.
Potential donors often come to me first, but
if the object requires an outlay of museum
space and assets to be preserved, others need
to be involved. When you’re considering
something as massive — and as fragile —
as an aircraft, there is no such thing as free.
It costs money, expertise, and storage space
to take care of things.
INTERPRETATION: Once we’ve determined
that an artifact fits our mission and should be
displayed for the public, a curator switches his
work apron for a thinking cap. The context
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in which an artifact is displayed, and the
physical design process to achieve the best
educational result, is what we call the
interpretive scope of the museum.
This goes beyond simply labeling an artifact
or documenting the history of the piece.
It involves synthesizing abstract ideas into
a digestible and entertaining way of learning,
so that visitors can walk away with their
horizons expanded. These methods range
from punchy writing on our signage to
creating contextual dioramas, to developing
video and other electronic storytelling
techniques, to commissioning original art
and graphics, to deeper outreach through
social media.
Above all, we try to make the whole learning
process fun and inspiring. The last thing
we want is for our visitors to feel like they’re
being lectured.
Lt. Ted Shealy’s Restoration Shop in Hangar
79 combines preservation and interpretation.
In this historic space, we’ve located something
that is traditionally hidden from patrons to
being right out in plain sight — the restoration
area itself.
We’ve made the restoration shop part of the
museum experience for the same reason there
are knotholes in a construction-site fence:
You can learn a lot by watching other
people working.
As musician Neil Young says, “rust never
sleeps.” It’s also my motto. It is particularly
relevant when restoring aircraft.
Although they’re built strong, from rugged
materials, aircraft are inherently fragile. They
are constantly under attack by wind, rain,
dirt, and plants — and they also suffer from
old age. Their joints creak and their skin
cracks; their paint flakes off and their fabric
becomes droopy.
We take into account all of these maladies
when restoring an airplane. We want to
preserve these wonderful machines against
the march of time. At the same time, an
airplane isn’t an insect preserved in amber. It
is a working machine, designed to operate in
a harsh and unforgiving environment. Flying
machines bear scars, stains, and scuffmarks.
These are things to keep in mind when you
look at an airplane. We do. We want to
present and preserve these aircraft as hardworking pieces of technology, not as flawless
works of art.
Incidentally, you can always tell which of our
aircraft have operable engines — they’re the
ones with drip pans underneath!
Power of One
In our fast paced lives, we often forget that one person can still make an incredible impact on
the world! Many dedicated leaders and supporters stand out in the history of Pacific Aviation
Museum Pearl Harbor. The idea to open a museum on Ford Island grew out of the hearts and
minds of volunteers dating back to 1996. Though many changes in direction occurred during
those early planning years, a commitment to the broader vision remained resolute to: 1) restore
the historic hangars and control tower on Ford Island, Pearl Harbor; 2) house a museum
and education center in these buildings that would focus on Pacific aviation, presenting and
interpreting the national and international impact and human stories inspired by the events of
December 7, 1941 and beyond; and 3) advance the opportunity to use aviation and history as a
tool to teach, inspire, prepare, and challenge the next generation.
“The preservation of this
history justifies the efforts
being applied.”
–Admiral Ronald Hays
The project grew wings, in a sense, under the leadership and stewardship of Admiral Ronald
Hays. He took the helm and, with the support of other visionaries involved in launching this
effort, built a strong leadership board and engaged Navy and government leaders and donors
not only in Hawaii, but throughout the country. Under his watch, Pacific Aviation Museum
Pearl Harbor became a reality, opening the doors to the first of four planned structures on
December 7, 2006. It was an incredible achievement, raising just under $15 million to support
Phase 1 of the master plan. More than 1 million visitors and 62,500 students later, the museum
is again poised for a “next step.”
After 14 years of service as the Chairman of the Museum’s Board of Directors, Admiral Hays
announced his desire to step down from the chairmanship position. His involvement will
continue, however, as both Chairman Emeritus and as a supporter to help ensure that the funds
required to complete the master plan are indeed raised. According to Admiral Hays, “Upon
completion, a stroll through the hallowed grounds of Ford Island will feature the tragic beginning
and the victorious conclusion of World War II and the valiant performance of our military
forces that preserved our freedom during conflicts in Korea, Vietnam, and the Cold War.
The preservation of this history justifies the efforts being applied.”
After 13 years on both the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Admiral Zlatoper has
accepted the leadership role of Chairman of the Board. Like his predecessor, Admiral Zlatoper
is dedicated to governing the continued growth of the museum, and to realizing the long-term
vision. Completing the iconic control tower so that it can be opened to the public remains a
top priority. Restoration and build-out of exhibits envisioned for Hangars 79 and 54 are also
on-going efforts. As a National Historic Landmark, these structures combine to share the story
of individual and national spirit that molded the American character. Within these buildings,
we will present the history, artifacts, educational programs, and human stories that not only
honor the heroes of our past, but prepare the leaders of our future.
Our new Chairman, Admiral R.J. “Zap” Zlatoper, USN ( Ret), was Commander in Chief,
US Pacific Fleet before successful careers as a high tech CEO and trustee of a large land estate.
A Vietnam and Desert Storm combat experienced aviator with over 4,500 flight hours and
1,000 carrier landings, he has a lifetime commitment to telling the story of aviation. He is a
member of Naval Aviation’s Golden Eagles and a founding donor for the Pacific Aviation
Museum Peral Harbor. Admiral Zlatoper shared, “It is an honor, and somewhat daunting,
to succeed a leader and visionary of Admiral Hays’ status. Ron Hays has been a personal
mentor and counselor to me for almost thirty-five years. His accomplishments at Pacific
Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor are the stuff of legends and he is truly ‘leaving on top.’ I look
forward to working with the Board and the Executive team to bring our visions to realization.”
As museum members and supporters, we welcome your input and feedback!
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Scholarship March
One person’s legacy can be the jump-start to another person’s future!
There are many ways to ensure that the good deeds, values, and spirit
of important people in our lives continue to inspire and motivate those
who will become the innovators and leaders of tomorrow. Such was
the desire of the friends and family of Frank Der Yuen.
In his lifetime, Frank inspired those around him as an innovator and
accomplished aeronautical engineer, airline consultant, and advisor to
the Honolulu airport project. He is known throughout our community
for his role in the design and development of the original building of
the Honolulu International Airport. In addition, he is well regarded
and remembered as the founder of the aerospace museum located
at the airport until its closure in 2001. This first aviation museum
initiative provided a foundation in some ways for the next vision – the
development of our current aviation museum on Ford Island.
scholarship each year named for Frank Der Yuen, a lasting tribute
to his memory and legacy. His contribution to the aviation industry
and State of Hawaii will never be forgotten. Not only will the
scholarship ensure that Frank’s legacy is remembered and carried
forward, the funding will jump-start the career of a future aviator
and innovator! It is important that we pass on the spirit, commitment,
and values of those who opened the doors to our own future.
In addition to his advisory services, Frank Der Yuen was also the
inventor of the jetways that are used today for boarding most commercial
airplanes. His vision, commitment and ingenuity provide the guideposts
for the students who, each year, are awarded a scholarship in the name of
Frank Der Yeun to pursue their educational goals in aviation or aerospace.
All it takes to ensure that your dreams and your passions in life
continue to be shared in ways that impact others in perpetuity is a
plan! If you have ever considered helping young people achieve their
dreams of flight, pursue their education, and prepare for the careers
that will jump-start their future, let us help! Scholarship – whether
you set up in your name or as a contribution to an existing fund - is
a great way to build your legacy and empower the future. With over
10,000 youth participating annually in our education programs, we
have a direct link to tomorrow’s stars!
Funds from the De Yuen family, the original aviation museum located
at the airport, and from the contributions of other donors make it
possible for Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl Harbor to award a
Please give me a call at 808-445-9069 or send me an email at
elissa.lines@pacificaviationmuseum.org. Together, we can make
a difference!
Anna Wood: Hot on the Trail of a Dream
In the summer of 2012, 12-year old Anna
Wood participated in the Pacific Aviation
Museum Pearl Harbor three-day Flight School
for Girls. She hasn’t been the same since! Her
introduction to flying opened an entirely new
universe of opportunities – and inspired her to
reach for the stars.
The Museum’s hands-on, immersive program
lit a fuse. After completing the Flight School
program, Anna wanted more. With her
parents’ support, Anna participated in EAA’s
Young Eagles program, taking her first free
flight in a general aviation aircraft. The experience convinced her that she is meant to fly.
Getting a private pilot’s license at her young
age wasn’t possible. But that didn’t stop Anna.
With a little research, she and her family
learned that Anna could take lessons to become
a glider pilot. And that is what she’s doing.
Anna is fortunate – her family encourages her
dreams of flight. She also found significant
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support from Pacific Aviation Museum Pearl
Harbor through the Frank Der Yuen Aviation
Scholarship Fund. The Scholarship was
established to help young people pursue their
goals in an aviation or aerospace field. Anna’s
enthusiasm, drive, and determination to soar
won the hearts of the selection committee and,
ultimately, the scholarship.
Within in a very short time, Anna has moved
from one launch pad to another. She is currently
enrolled in the AcroFlight International Flight
School and on her way to completing her
glider pilot training. She has already flown
through rain and turbulence, performed
loops, and learned how to catch and ride the
thermals! According to AcroFlight, “Anna is a
tremendous student, a joy to instruct. And, her
mom is right there with her, helping her build
her self-confidence. Anna is learning at a very
young age that you can do anything you set
your mind to.”
Anna would like to pursue aviation as a career.
Her goals are mapped – glider pilot by the time
she is 14, and private pilot license at age 17. She
hopes to fly as part of a medical services team,
or as a member of our military or National
Guard. Above all, Anna wants to use her flying
skills to serve others.
As Edie Rickenbacker said, “Aviation is proof
that, given the will, we have the capacity to
achieve anything.”
What a difference we can make. Scholarship,
mentoring, and sharing our passion with
young people are ways in which we invest in
the future. We help dreams come true!
2014 Year To Date Contributions
(As Of 02/28/2014)
$500 and above
Amount $1,000 and Above
$5,000 and Above
John D. Bukry
Catholic Communal Fund
Robert C. Hurst
Mark Kadzielski
Jon E. Krupnick
William M. Lee
Philip Mcnamee
Pearl Harbor Survivors Association
Dale Ryker
Swinerton Builders
Swinerton Foundation
Gregory & Susan Uehara
Richard Zegar
Air Olomana
Merrill Greer
Claudine Harris
Hubbard Broadcasting Foundation
Charlie R. Jones
Karl Lee
Ellen Michelson
Charles G Moffat
Lloyd Moore Foundation
Anne Marie Olympios
James Pappas
Janice & Raymond Perry Community Fund
George C. Quinn
Patrice Richardson, M.d.
The Rotary Club Of Pacific Palisades Foundation
Jerry B. & Evelyn A. Schemmel
Donald C. Sherman
Mike Taylor
Alexander “Sandy” Gaston
Allred, Wade & Gee Gee
Louis & Jean Gowans
Robert & Debra Ryker
$10,000 and Above
Boeckmann Charitable Foundation
Edward W. & Jean Wedbush
$35,000 and Above
Hilda Namm
Sensor Systems, Inc.
$100,000 and Above
Seymour & Betty Robin
Sensor Systems, Inc.
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Our 6th RC event is your first chance to fly
on Historic Ford Island, at Pearl Harbor.
Hobbyists, come show off your aircraft.
Companies, show your support of our
nonprofit Museum, rated one of the top
10 aviation attractions in the nation
by TripAdvisor®. Sponsorship info at
PacificAviationMuseum.org/BigAirshow.
Call Anne Murata at 808-441-1013,
or email Anne@PacificAviationMuseum.org
for sponsorship details or to join the flight line.
The perfect landing for historic events.
Imagine dining in the shadow of a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, or the cocktail conversation around an
authentic Japanese Zero. We can accommodate 2,500 in our Museum Gallery and up to 10,000
on the Tarmac, which still bears the scars of the December 7th, 1941 attack.
Proud member of HLTA.
PacificAviationMuseum.org
808-441-1000