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Volume 14 Issue 10

Members and Friends,


Thanksgiving is around the corner with Christmas on its heals and with it comes our maintenance schedule! Are you ready? Be sure to read more about our maintainers in this month's Ready Room. We urgently need hands to get the annuals completed so work can continue on the Howard.


Field trips continue and docents are always needed. If you think that this might be for you instead of being on the maintainers list, we would love to get you involved.


From all of us at the museum, we wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving! 


Until next time!

Becky McAllister
Communications, MOF

Many Hands Make Light Work

Important! Winter Maintenance will begin on December 7, 2024 at the Rome Airport @ 10am. 



Every Saturday (except Thanksgiving weekend), there will be a brief at 1000 to delegate work to be done for the day. Lunch will be provided. 



Anyone interested in getting their hands dirty should call or text Frank Fry, Christine Lewis or respond to this email. No experience necessary. many hands make light work but experienced mechanics are also welcome to volunteer.


We are implementing plane captains this year: 


Alpha - Phil Martin
Bravo - Andrew Gratz
C45 - Gerry Fellows
Charlie - Jason Beaver


Your help is urgently needed! The Howard will be getting disassembled while inspections are being done on the other aircraft, then it will be moved to the Rome hangar for the fabric recovery.  The quicker we get the inspections completed, the quicker we can restore the Howard. 




All Maintainers Meeting: December 14, 2024 at 1000

Add this date to your calendar so you can attend this very important meeting regarding the maintenance of our flying collection. 


The 82nd Division in World War I:
The Origins of the "All American" Division

The 82nd Division, later known as the 82nd Airborne Division, has an incredible history that began during World War I. On August 5, 1917, the division was officially constituted into the National Army, part of the rapid expansion of U.S. military forces in response to America’s entry into the global conflict. A few weeks later, on August 25, 1917, the division was organized at Camp Gordon in Georgia, where it began to forge its identity as a unique and cohesive fighting force.

More Images from
Hurricane Relief to South Georgia

 So, I'm sharing more pictures from the prep and departure as well as inspection before the C-45 left Vidalia. Thank you to Kerry Tidmore and Trey Studstill, our pilots for this support mission.  Quimby is an excellent supervisor for weight distribution. 


Maintenance can happen anywhere and this time it was in Vidalia. 


This beautiful moon was captured at 7am that morning over the C-45 where a gear swing test was taking place. 



Crossville Airport Open House and Fly In

Our T-28s are a popular exhibit at the airshows and this 90th anniversary was no exception. Quimby in the cockpit of 750 says, "Clear prop!" She is ready to go.  New member enjoys her flight with two thumbs up (bottom right)! 

T-28 Member Visit 

Member, Rich Henderson stopped by with his beautiful T-28 for an oil change! We love to see our members come by and visit!

At the Hangar

Two of our "motor pool" collection got to stretch their tires a bit and get some exercise. The first image is the 1978 limited production, Silver Anniversary Edition Corvette which as done considerable traveling including Hawaii. 


The second image is the M38A1 jeep which served on Osan Air Base during the Korean War. Interestingly, the C-45H at the museum was also at the Osan Air Base at the same time! The jeep was utilized for aircraft towing and its 24 volt electrical system used as a APU to jump start aircraft. It may have even towed our C-45H at one time.

DONATIONS

Your donation is instrumental in ensuring that we can:

  • Maintain our aircraft, motor pool, and artifacts, preserving the rich history of aviation and military history for future generations.
  • Develop and deliver educational programs that inspire young minds and foster a love for aviation and STEM fields. 
  • Host engaging exhibits and events that share the magic of flight to all ages.

We are deeply grateful for any support you can provide.

Calendar of Events

 Event Date Location
Winter  Maintenance 12-7-24 at 1000 Rome Hangar
All Maintainers Meeting
 12-14-24 at 1000Rome Hangar 

Winter Maintenance

 12-21-24 at 1000  Rome Hangar

Winter  Maintenance

12-28-24 at 1000Rome Hangar
Winter Maintenance1-4-24  at 1000 Rome Hangar

 Check next month's newletter for additional dates for upcoming events. 

Lifetime Members

Fred Amicangioli

David Ball

Shawn Barber

Paul Barnett

George Barron

Jeanne & Tony Bass

Wain Bates

James Beaver

Jason Beaver

Brayden Becker

Ray Bell

Ernie & Nancy Betancourt

David Biloz & Family

Jason Bostic

Mark & Sam Brereton

James Brown

Andy Butler

Ed Callahan

Thomas Calvanelli

Danny Camp

Anthony Carson

Phil Cataldo

Dr. Donald H. Chamberlin

Keith Clingan

Nancy Coddington

Brendon Connor

Easy Cragg

Richard Dean

Erich DeHart

Logan DeHart

Peyton Dehart

Ron Dobbs

Scott Ducker

Thomas & Barbara Ducker

Mike Ellis

Vance Engle

Gil Espy

Jesse Evans

Rick Ferrin

Matt Fox

Frank Fry

Benjamin Gillam

Richard Gonzalez

James Greene

Richard Hafner

William Hall

Carson Hawkins

Evan Henley

Robert & Cindy Henninger

Tim Herren

Mark Homen

James Howard

Jarid Ison

Dave Johnston

Christopher Keefe

Jeremy Kwaterski

Carrol "Chip" Lamb

David Lawson

Greg and Jennifer Leach

Anne Lewinson

Christine M. Lewis

John Luttrell

James & Jacob Martin

Phillip Martin

Arthur Matthews

Kent Matthews

Pamela McAllister

Rebecca & Sean McAllister

Joel Megginson

Russell & Leigh Ann Miller

Spencer Morgan

Jeffrey Newcomb

Susan, Hanna & Savannah O'Hare

John Osterhage

Julie Anne Owens

Clarence Greer Parramore

Edward Perman

Susan Reed

Ben Rees

Hollis Reese

Tim Rhyne

Gerad Riester

Rob Riester

Brant Robinson

Karl Schwelm

Dr. Daniel Serrato

Don Shepard

Woodrow Smith

Sol Snyder

Cooper Stewart

Tim Stoker

Trey Studstill

John Sullivan

Kenny Thomas

Kerry Tidmore

Stratton Tingle

Jorge Verdias

Wayne Vick

Alan Ware

Kim Watkins

Gary Watson

John Webb

David Wells

Brent Westfall

Ed Wood

Doug & Terri Woodruff

Gone West

Voron Baughan

Darrell Baxter

Joan Beaver

 Lloyd Blackwell

Dr. Gary Caldwell

Ronnie Cox

Dr. James Creel

Frank Davey

Jimmy Eskew

Deming Gray

Mark McAllister

Grady McDowell

Patricia O'Hare

Peter O'Hare

Lois & Richard Robinson

Conrad Schalk


Peter Serodino

Martha Shook

John Shook

Harold Shlemp

Jasmine Sommer

Bill Wallace

Sylvia Wygoda

James Youngblood

We send out the newsletter once a month plus an occasional update or request.

Mission: Our Mission is to increase the awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft, while supporting the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute.

Past issues of the Ready Room can be found on the website. Watch your email or Facebook for upcoming events.

The inside aviation, military memorabilia and outdoor displays are open 10-4 (Tues-Sat) at the Paulding County Airport.  Paulding Co. Airport 730 Airport Parkway, Dallas, GA 30157

Tours of our flying aircraft in Rome (Richard B. Russell Airport) by appointment only. (423) 228-2FLYRome Hangar 304 Russell Field Rd NE, Rome, GA  30165

   

Our new mailing address is:
MOFTS
1759 Thrasher Pike
 Hixson, TN 37343