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HANGAR HAPPENINGS APRIL 2018 1NEWSLETTER OF THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM

HANGAR HAPPENINGSWHAT’S HAPPENING THIS MONTH IN AND ABOUT THE YANKEE AIR MUSEUM

ISSUE THIRTY-FIVEAPRIL 2018

INSIDE THIS ISSUEBLAST THAT BUILDS

HISTORIC PRESENTATION NIGHT: CLARA BRYANT FORD

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: NANCY LEWIS

MAGFORMERS PLAY DAY

A BIG THANK YOU!

AMERICAN BISTRO NIGHT

MANUFACTURING VICTOR: THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY

AIR ADVENTURES

CLARK SCHOLARSHIP

UNITY IN LEARNING: SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS

DETROIT AVIATION & AIRLINE COLLECTIBLES SHOW

BOMBER BUFFING

WINGS & WHEELS

THE GREAT GETAWAY: OSHKOSH

THE GREAT GETAWAY: TORONTO

4TH ANNUAL WILLOW RUN VICTORY CAR SHOW

SAVE THE BOMBER PLANT BRICK CAMPAIGN

THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN

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CONTACT US FOR MORE INFOYankeeAirMuseum.org

YANKEE AIR FORCE, INC.47884 D Street (48111)Belleville, Michigan USA 48112

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FEBRUARY 15 — MAY 15MANUFACTURING VICTORY: THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY See page 3

WEDNESDAYAPRIL 4HISTORIC PRESENTATION NIGHT: CLARA BRYANT FORD See page 2

SATURDAYAPRIL 14THE BLAST THAT BUILDS See page 1

SATURDAYAPRIL 21MAGFORMERS PLAY DAY See page 6

SATURDAYAPRIL 28AMERICAN BISTRO NIGHT See page 15

ON THE HORIZON

Nancy Lewis became a member and a volunteer at the Yankee Air Museum in 2014. She chose to spend some of her retirement time at YAM for several reasons: the lessons she learned from her father, who was a Captain in the Army during WWII about the importance of service, her interest in WWII history, and her work with the airlines. All of these things led her to become a member and volunteer at the YAM.

For 27 years she worked for Northwest and Delta Airlines in the Cargo Department. She was responsible for reporting all cargo on planes from overseas and sharing the paperwork with Customs and USDA.

For two years she worked at the front desk at the museum, answering the phone and directing calls to the proper department. Last year an opportunity arose to work in the Collections Department and Nancy stepped right in. She finds the work very interesting and at the same time challenging. She loves detail and says, “The more challenging, the more I love it!”

Nancy is currently working on a collection of letters that was donated to the museum consisting of hundreds of letters from a WWII soldier to his wife. Her job is to transcribe the letters and describe in detail the physical attributes, envelope, cards, etc. of each piece. All of the information is stored in archival materials so that it can be preserved for the future. Nancy has learned a great deal and feels very privileged to have this experience working with the people in the Collections Department.

Nancy and her husband Greg are also busy during Thunder Over Michigan with set up before the show as well as working in the Information Booths. They also are involved with the Willow Run Victory Car Show each year.

Thanks, Nancy, for all that you do for the museum! We are so happy to have you part of the team!

If you would like to volunteer at the Yankee Air Museum, please contact Tom Carroll at 734-483-4030.



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Volunteer Spotlight:

Nancy Lewis


Come to the Yankee Air Museum April 21, for a fun play day hosted by Magformers. Learn how to build, take part in challenges and win a raffle item!

The event will take place from 1pm-3pm, and kids will receive FREE admission to the Museum!

Bring your flyer to Magformers Toy Store in Canton and receive 30% off your total price!

Magformers 44125 Ford Road734-667-1673

47884 D StreetBelleville, Michigan 48111



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Tim and Tess Noonan operate two Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shops in Belleville, one not far from Yankee Air Museum and the other near Hangar 1. They’re good neighbors and they believe in being an integral part of the community. For years, Tim and Tess have supported our Museum and THUNDER OVER MICHIGAN. They have done so consistently, quietly and with class. Recently, they expressed an interest in being helpful throughout the entire year and after a couple of very cordial meetings, some very tangible results have ensued. Through Tim Hortons, they have donated coffee, donuts and lunch at many key Museum events and what a difference this has made! They have

even donated a coffeemaker and canisters of fresh ground coffee beans for our volunteers to enjoy on site.

Yankee Air Museum needed ways to recognize, indeed applaud, Tim Hortons tremendous backing and the friendship of Tim and Tess. Special recognition has been added to some of our flyers, especially the Historic Presentation Night publicity. A banner has been placed in the Museum gift shop proclaiming Tim Hortons “Favored Coffee of the Yankee Air Museum.” In addition, the Museum procured t-shirts for Tim Hortons staff to wear, and they have done so as a team, every weekend throughout March. “It’s really caught on,” said Tess. “Our staff love the shirts and we have gotten many favorable comments from customers.”

Thank you Tim, Tess and Tim Hortons!

A BIG Thank You!




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SATURDAY, APRIL 28, 2018




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Enjoy this unique opportunity to stroll among more than 125 rare and significant automobiles

interspersed with equally exceptional aircraft! Experience airplanes up-close with a tour or

ride on the Yankee Air Museum’s B-17, B-25, C-47 and Waco biplanes.

Event proceeds benefit the Save the Bomber Plant Campaign. This event is open to the

public. For tickets, visit YankeeAirMuseum.org/Events.


The Great Oshkosh GetawayThe Great Oshkosh Getaway

itineraryMONDAY, JULY 23, 2018 • Trip begins at Willow Run Airport where you will board the historic C-47 “Yankee Doodle Dandy” for a flight into Oshkosh, Wisconsin Airport.

• Full day to tour the airshow at Oshkosh

• Ground transportation to hotel

• Group dinner at local restaurant included

• Night at a Hotel in Oshkosh area

TUESDAY, JULY 24, 2018 • Ground Transportation to Airshow

• Free Day to explore airshow from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

• Visit display areas, flea markets, seminars

• View Warbirds up close

• See classic Oshkosh Airshow

• Ground Transportation to hotel in afternoon

• Free night for dinner

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25, 2018• Ground Transportation to Oshkosh Airport

• Depart airport at 10:00 AM

• Arrive at Willow Run airport around 1:30 PM

Details• Exclusive Yankee Air Museum Member Trip

• Must be current member at the time of the booking

• Memberships available at time of booking if not a member

• Nonrefundable deposit of $495 due at time of booking

• Remaining balance is due June 15, 2018

• Limited to 12 persons

• Seat will be reserved once deposit and forms have been completed

• Parking in War Bird area of Oshkosh

INCLUDED• Round trip flight on Yankee Air Museum’s WWII C-47 “Yankee Doodle Dandy”

• Two day admission to the airshow

• Hotel accommodations with breakfast

• Ground Transportation to and from airport to hotel for three days

• Dinner and Nonalcoholic beverage at a local Oshkosh restaurant Monday night

EXCLUSIONS• Incidentals that include meals at airshow and second night dinner, shopping, personal expenses at the hotel, etc.

• Alcoholic beverages at restaurant in Oshkosh on Monday night

For more information or to schedule your trip, please contact Membership Manager, Ashley Myers at

[email protected] or (734) 483-4030 ext. 222

TOTAL PRICE $995Price is per person and based on double occupancy.

For single occupancy book before March 31st, 2018 and call Membership Manager at (734) 483-4030 Ext 222.2018

Oshkosh Air Show | July 23-25, 2018Oshkosh Air Show | July 23-25, 2018



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itineraryFRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018 • Trip begins at the Willow Run Airport where you will fly in the C-47 “Yankee Doodle Dandy” to Toronto, Ontario

• Ground transportation to hotel

• Check-in at the InterContinental Toronto Centre

• Group lunch

• FREE NIGHT to explore the Toronto night life!

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2018 • FREE DAY! Enjoy exploring the great city of Toronto and all it has to offer. Use your CityPass to visit the CN Tower, Casa Loma, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada, and Toronto Zoo OR Ontario Science Centre. If you are in the mood for shopping, check out the iconic Toronto Eaton Centre with over 230 stores or check out Old Town Toronto’s stores located on cobblestone streets and in industrial-era buildings!

• Join the group for a three course dinner at the CN tower while enjoying the breathtaking view of Toronto at night

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2018• Group will be transported to airport and depart on the C-47 “Yankee Doodle Dandy” to Willow Run Airport

Details• Exclusive Yankee Air Museum Member Trip

• Must be current member at the time of the booking

• Passport is required. No enhanced driver’s license

• Nonrefundable deposit of $495 due at time of booking

• Remaining balance is due August 31, 2018

• Limited to 12 persons

• Seat will be reserved once deposit and forms have been completed

INCLUDED• Round trip flight on C-47 “Yankee Doodle Dandy”

• Accompanied by Yankee Air Museum Tour Coordinator

• Beautiful accommodations in downtown Toronto with breakfast

• Group lunch

• Toronto CityPass

• Ground transportation to and from airport

• Gratuities to drivers, hotel, dinner

• Dinner and Nonalcoholic beverages at CN Tower

EXCLUSIONS• Incidentals that include taxis, meals, shopping during free time, personal expenses at hotel, etc.

• Alcoholic beverages at group dinner at CN Tower

For more information or to schedule your trip, please contact Membership Manager, Ashley Myers at [email protected] or (734) 483-4030 ext. 222

The Great Toronto GetawayThe Great Toronto GetawayOCTOBER 5-7, 2018OCTOBER 5-7, 2018

TOTAL PRICE $1,295.00Price is per person and based on double occupancy.

For single occupancy call Membership Manager at (734) 483-4030 Ext 222.




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Save The BomBer PlanT Brick camPaign

807 Willow Run Airport | Ypsilanti, MI 48198 | www.michiganaerospace.orgThe Michigan Aerospace Foundation is a 510(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible as provided by law.

Engraved whole brickFor a gift of $250.00 to $499.00

you are entitled to one complete engraved brick.

Engraved brick on a plaqueFor a gift of $500.00 to $999.00

you are entitled to one engraved brick mounted to a wooden plaque with an engraved brass plate. You will have 3 lines of 20 characters each

to engrave as you like in addition to the standard engraving on the brick. Spaces are characters.

A brick inside a shadow boxA gift of $1500.00 or more

will entitle you to one of these very special bricks from the plant. These bricks were manufactured by John Strong Haggerty Company of Detroit and stamped with J.S.H. on the brick.

Small acrylic momento with chip insideFor a gift of $100.00 to $249.00

you are entitled to one of these engraved momentos with a piece of brick from the plant embedded in the acrylic.

Piece of brick embedded in a larger acrylic keepsake

A gift of $1000.00 to $1500.00 will entitle you to one of these larger embedded pieces of brick

with an additional 3 lines, 20 characters each, for your inscription.

All items come with a letter and Certificate of Authenticity

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