Historic Flight Over Washington, DC Honors Nation's Veterans

WASHINGTON - Oct. 2, 2015 - PRLog -- On October 9, approximately seventeen World War II era aircraft, including T-6 “Texans” and a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, will launch from Culpeper Regional Airport (http://www.culpeperairport.com/) and soar in formation down the Potomac River. The Potomac Flight (http://www.culpeperairfest.com/---!potomac-flight/c1d94) over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery is in honor of DAV (Disabled American Veterans) (http://www.dav.org/) and pays tribute to the services and sacrifices veterans have made to secure our nation’s freedom.  This ceremonial formation flight will be visible from Alexandria, Arlington and Rosslyn, VA. Culpeper Air Fest (http://www.culpeperairfest.com/) will serve as a home base for the ground-breaking flight.

WHEN:          Friday, October 9, 2015 – 12:30pm (actual flyover time is          subject to change)

WHERE:       Airspace over the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetery

MEDIA DAY: Thursday, October 8, 2015:  2:30-4:30pm (Appointments          Recommended - Contact Kerry@airsupport.com). To be hosted at Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy Station, VA 22714

The North American T-6 “Texan” is a two-seat aircraft used as the advanced trainer for World War II pilots. Designed by North American Aviation, Inc., and first flown in 1938, the “Texan” quickly became the most popular trainer aircraft for the U.S. Military in the 1940s and 1950s. Over 15,000 “Texans” were built between 1938 and 1947, and approximately 400 are still flying today.

The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American twin-engine, medium bomber manufactured by North American Aviation. Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II and remained in service after the war, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 Mitchells rolled from NAA factories. Now there are approximately 40 that remain airworthy in the U.S. The B-25 was made immortal on April 18, 1942, when 16 B-25’s launched from the USS HORNET aircraft carrier and became the first United States aircraft to bomb the Japanese mainland following the attacks on Pearl Harbor.  This historic raid was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel James Doolittle, USAAF.
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About Culpeper Air Fest

The Culpeper Air Fest is funded by the Culpeper Air Fest Foundation - a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization chartered to promote aviation education, awareness and support in Culpeper. It is our goal to help you celebrate with us a great aviation heritage and experience. The show is locally produced, free to the public and draws top performers from around the nation.

About DAV

The 1.3 million-member Disabled American Veterans, a non-profit organization founded in 1920 and chartered by the U.S. Congress in 1932, represents this nation’s disabled veterans. It is dedicated to a single purpose: building better lives for our nation’s disabled veterans and their families. More information about DAV can be found at www.DAV.org.

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=db0a1G3oE70