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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 2, 2017
Veterans Day atthe Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
Bomber Flyovers and 10th Annual Gathering of Legends
Date: November 11, 2017
Location: Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum at Falcon Field, 2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
MESA, AZ – Veterans Day is a special day for the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum as it ties to our mission of preserving, restoring, and rememberingthose that gave and continue to give the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. To honor veterans past and present on November 11th we will start the day doing two flyovers with our B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey”:
-9:00 am over the Apache Junction Veterans Day Parade
-10:30 am over the East Valley Veterans Day Parade.
The public is invited spend their day with us starting at 10:00 am to watch the B-17 Bomber take off for the 10:30 am Flyover over the East Valley Veterans Day Parade. Then join us at 1:00 pm for the 10th annual Gathering of Legends. Get up close and personal with generations of defenders -- veterans of wars and conflicts from WWII to the current day -- in a unique setting surrounded by aircraft and artifacts from their time. Learn about vital time periods in our nation’s history and the experiences of the military aviation veterans who experienced it all. The U.S. Armed Forces fulfill crucial roles, defending the U.S. against all adversaries while serving the nation as a guarantor of its security and independence.
Special Guest Speaker John Mollison, Author, Artist and TV Series Creator and Host
During the Gathering of Legends event, guests will get a rare treat to listen to special guest speaker, John Mollison, creator and host of the on-demand series “Old Guys and Their Airplanes.”John’s artwork is in museums, galleries and collections in 14 countries, his writing is read monthly by thousands and his on-demand series has been awarded over two dozen international awards for excellence in film production.
More Information:
When: Saturday, November 11, 2017
10:00 am:Watch the B-17 Bomber “Sentimental Journey” take off for its flyover over the East Valley Veterans Day Parade
1:00 pm - 4:00 pm: Gathering of Legends: Get up close and personal with generations of defenders in a unique setting surrounded by aircraft and artifacts from their time. Special guest speaker, John Mollison, Author, Artist and TV Series Creator and Host.
Where: Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum; 2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa, AZ 85215
Cost:Admission prices are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors (62+) $5 for children 5 – 12 (children under 5 are free). Active Military is free as well.
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Upcoming Events at the Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum:
Nov. 4ModelZona – Come see a collection of award-winning models including aircraft, armor, automotive, ships, real spacecraft, sci-fi, and figures.
Nov. 17Aviation Fascination – An Edu-Venture day full of aircraft history, modern advancements, and educational opportunities at Falcon Field. See rare WWII aircraft, Boeing Apache helicopters and much more on display. This is a FREE, exclusive evening event from 5 pm – 9 pm.
Dec. 9 Santa Fly-in – Celebrate the start of the holiday season with a visit from Santa. Kids and adults alike are welcome to attend and sit on Santa’s lap to ask for what you want for the holidays.
More about John Mollison
John Mollison, in his words, “interviews old guys and draws their airplanes.” But John’s work goes much deeper than what he says. John uses the process of capturing an accurate rendering of a particular combat aircraft to learn more about the human side of history. John interviews the pilots and aircrew to then help the rest of us discover more about the human experience: What makes people go to war? What makes people cope with stress? How people define success? And most importantly, what can generations pass onto future generations so they can be more successful?
As a native of North Dakota and a resident of South Dakota, John is proud of his agricultural “upper Midwest roots.” To him, his Dakota heritage instilled the values of hard-work, independence and trust. Though he discovered professional success as a consultant to some of America’s highest performing restaurants, he is most proud of his success that has come from sharing the stories and drawing the aircraft of his boyhood heroes – combat aviators from WWII, Korea and the Viet Nam war.
Arizona Commemorative Air Force Museum
Based in Mesa, Arizona, the group was founded in 1977 as the 10th chapter of the CAF. It is comprised of 500 members, seven flyable warbirds that offer Living History “thrill of a lifetime” rides, and over 20 historic war aircraft on display. The fully-restored and rare B-17G and B-25J Bombers are the two main warbirds that conduct the Flying Legends of Victory Summer Air Show tour and visit approximately 40 cities throughout the United States and Canada. The military aviation museum has 55,000 square feet of historical airplanes, relics, and educational exhibits, in addition to a working mechanics hangar. A Trip-Advisor Winner of Excellence, it’s one of the top-rated Edu-Venture attractions in Phoenix and regularly conducts tours for schools, businesses, and youth groups.
About the Commemorative Air Force:
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) honors the men and women who built, maintained, and flew in airplanes during wartime. The organization believes that is best accomplished by maintaining these warbirds in flying condition and taking them to people to experience the sights and sounds of these treasured beauties in flight.
Collecting, restoring and flying vintage historical aircraft for more than half a century, the Commemorative Air Force ranks as one of the largest private air forces in the world. The CAF is dedicated to Honoring American Military Aviation through flight, exhibition and remembrance. A non-profit educational association, the CAF has more than 13,000 members and a fleet of 165 airplanes distributed throughout the country to 76 CAF units for care and operation. There are also four international affiliates in France, Switzerland, New Zealand, and Australia. For more information, visit
"Celebrating our legacy of freedom through education, flight, exhibition and remembrance"
2017 N. Greenfield Road - Mesa, AZ 85215 - 480-924-1940