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This year’s poster art, entitled Close Quarters, was painted by North Carolina artist Russell Smith. The piece depicts a battle that occurred on September 26, 1918. SPADs from the 95th and 27th Aero Squadrons, Fokker DVIIs of Jasta 13 and a Salmson 2A2 met in battle during the start of the Meuse-Argonne Offensive. The fight resulted in the death of Lt. Ivan Roberts of 27Sq, pictured in the foreground. Roberts’ death is credited to Lt. Franz Buchner of Jasta 13, who shot Roberts at nearly point blank range. Lt. Gravatt of 95Sq is in the top of the three-plane grouping. He nearly collided with Buchner during the assault. Lt. Frank Luke, Jr. was also involved in the fight and can be seen in the lower left diving off into the distance. This is the third year Russell’s artwork has served as the face for our World War One air show. Copies of Close Quarters can be purchased in the museum gift shop, and Russell will be available to autograph them throughout the weekend. Simply ask the gift shop employees to direct you to his booth. See more of his art at:
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Friday, September 21, 2012 Re-enactors set up their living history encampments and visiting warplanes arrive Visit the Fighter Factory where we maintain and restore these magnificent airplanes. Hot Air Balloons - Evening Flight
Saturday, September 22, 2012 9:00am 9:00am 10:00am 1:00pm 3:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 9:00pm
Gates Open for All Double Decker Bus departs Cavalier Hotel Live Musical Entertainment Commences Aircraft Flight Operations Begin Airplanes Land for End of Flying Steak Dinner (advance ticket required) Roaring 20’s Dance with Big Band Taps - Conclusion of dance. Bus returns to Cavalier Hotel
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Sunday, September 23, 2012 9:00am
Gates Open for All
9:00am
Double Decker Bus departs Cavalier Hotel
10:00am Continuous Live Entertainment Begins 1:00pm
Aircraft Flight Operations Begin
3:00pm
Aircraft complete flight operations
5:00pm
Completion of weekend events.
Time and events are always subject to change due to weather and mechanical conditions and advance printing of this program.
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