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The "Ready Room" Newsletter
Volume 15 Issue 12 | |
Our Mission is to increase the awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft while supporting the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute. | |
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Life member and Docent Coordinator, Gil Espy, noticed our Sweet Little Miss was on an episode of "JAG" (Season 4, Episode 7, Angel 30), now available on Amazon Prime. Sweet Little Miss also does a flyby in the movie, "Final Countdown." Have you seen our F-14 in any other shows or movies?
Her fame also extends to being the last F-14 out of the “sandbox” after Desert Storm and the last F-14 to land on an aircraft carrier, the USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 was officially retired on Sept. 22, 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. The Museum of Flight is the only museum in Georgia to display the F-14 Tomcat.
The first image is the arrest landing of Sweet Little Miss on the USS Theodore Roosevelt, July 28, 2006. The second image is from the show "JAG," when Sweet Little Miss arrives on screen. | |
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The Bellanca Champ 7ACA Airplane Raffle! | |
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Win a 1971 Bellanca Champ 7ACA airplane. Tail Number: N9176L Annual inspection July 2, 2025 - Airframe TT as of 7/25: 1056 hrs
- Engine
-Continental: C-85 (85 HP Upgrade from 65 HP Franklin)
-TSMOH: 920.95 hrs
-Compressions: 1) 75 2) 75 3) 78 4) 78 - Propeller: Sensenich Wood.
-Zero-Time since refurbishment
Raffle ticket WINNER will be chosen at the Museum of Flight Annual Gala on April 25, 2026. The raffle is a fundraiser to support the Museum of Flight, Hixson. Winner does not need to be present to win. Contact information must be accurate when submitted. Delivery of aircraft is the winner’s responsibility. The winner must complete transfer of ownership and delivery by 31 May 2026 (1 month after winning).
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During WWII, soldiers would carve little gifts out of wood and bone for their girlfriends at home. These gifts were called "Forget-me-nots." The one shown here is part of the museum collection.
This handmade soldier craft, along with a few others are part of the Pvt. Creed D. Goswick, WWII collection, which you can view at the museum, along with pictures of a couple of ladies he corresponded with (below), one of whom could possibly be his sweetheart. One of the photographs is signed with a lipstick kiss on the back! | | | |
"Private Creed D. Goswick. Born on 9 March 1924, he joined the U.S. Army on 27 April 1943 at Fort McPherson, Atlanta, Georgia after four years at High School. Creed D. Goswick was shot in the leg on 8 August 1944. On that day, « I » Company and the 3rd Battalion of the 12th Infantry Regiment were attached on the right flank of the 117th Infantry Regiment - 30th Infantry Division, facing German forces towards Saint-Barthélémy. C. D. Goswick suffered from frostbite on his feet in January 1945 due to the very low temperatures. He died on 6 May 1997 at the age of 73." Source: Instagram Post
Private Creed D. Goswick earned two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. | | | |
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The T-28 Bravo gets its compression test. This happens every 5 years. We so appreciate our dedicated mechanics and volunteers. | |
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DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE | |
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. | |
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| Date | Event | Location | | March 7, 2026 | Murder Mystery Dinner | Paulding Airport
| | April 25, 2026 | MOF Annual Gala | Paulding Airport |
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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 Rich Henderson Evan Henley Robert & Cindy Henninger Tim Herren Mark Homen James Howard John Hunt & Family Jarid Ison Dave Johnston 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 Boyd Monk Spencer Morgan
| Jeffrey Newcomb Susan, Hanna & Savannah O'Hare John Osterhage Julie Anne Owens Clarence G. 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
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Voron Baughan Lloyd Blackwell
| Deming Gray Christopher Keefe Mark McAllister
Grady McDowell
Patricia O'Hare
Peter O'Hare Lois & Richard Robinson
Conrad Schalk
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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.
Just a side note. Be sure to add communications@mofts.org to your email contact list so you receive this newsletter in your e-mail and it doesn't end up in the spam folder. | |
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) 228-2FLY. Rome Hangar 304 Russell Field Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165 | |
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Our new mailing address is:
MOFTS
1759 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
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