2010 53-F
----------------->Here’s the poop.
First and final notice.
Gentlemen: This year we, the Jake
Watson Memorial Wing consisting of those who attended
Hondo, and Webb, will gather to celebrate the 57th anniversary
since graduation in 1953. The
Jake Watson
Memorial Wing is not just for Hondo,
you have never been to a reunion. Make this one. The
roster of FOXES still with us is getting shorter, and
80 year olds are not uncommon. So
let’s all turn out for this event
wives attend also. Instructors, widows, guests most welcome.
When
and where – September
16–19, 2010 is the date. Mark your calendars and make your
travel arrangements.
The dates are firm. HOWEVER…
plans, as usual are still being made. Suggest arriving early and
staying late.
Much to do!
Where – The
The Hope Hotel is a
full service hotel/convention center. Check the web site for
reservations and details. For
the computer challenged, here’s the info..
Patterson AFB, OH 45433. Phone: 937-879-2696 Fax: 937-878-8731 Sorry, no 800 number.
Mention
Pilot Training Class 53-F. Our rooms are blocked until 16 August
at $68 to $72 per night. Even though they are
blocked for 16, 17, 18, the hotel will honor the rate for
additional days if you make early reservations. Packy’s
Restaurant and Bar is a few steps down the hall from our
hospitality suite. Breakfast, lunch and dinner can be
arranged as desired. Dinner in a banquet setting will be on
Saturday nite in the F-86 Sabre room. See map.
Schedule of Events(SUBJECT TO CHANGE as we get closer)
This reunion will be another sentimental journey into our past.
The
centerpiece. For those not familiar, the museum presents
military aviation history, boasting more than 300 aircraft
and aerospace vehicles - many
rare and one-of-a-kind, thousands of historical items, and
powerful sensory
exhibits that bring history to life and connects the Wright
brothers’ legacy with today’s stealth and precision
technology. This presents a wonderful opportunity to renew
memories of the Fox era. We hope you will bring
your pictures and other memorabilia for showing and display.
Laptop computers and projector available to show
any items that can be shown on a computer display including
movies.
16
Sep 10 Thursday 1500 - Arrivals and registration
at
Open hospitality suite in the F-86 Sabre Room until ??
Dinner on your own at ???
Suggest Packy's next door.
17 Sep 10 Friday 0700
– 0900 Breakfast at Packy’s
0730 - Departure to Museum for those going to F-22
open cockpit and greeting by
Museum Director at 0900. Behind The Scenes
Tour at 0930.
0900 - Arrivals and registration continues in the
F-86 Sabre Room until 1100. .
Open activities such as Museum touring, tours of
Memorials, Wright flying field, and much more..
Hospitality Suite remains open.
1700 - 1830 Happy hour(YES.. Happy hour!)
1845 - Depart for dinner at restaurant to be
determined. By primary base or
all
together??
Hospitality suite open after dinner until ??
18 Sep 10 Saturday 0700 – 0900
Breakfast at Packy’s.
Hospitality suite open all day.
Activities of choice until…..
1600 - Business meeting to include election of
Deputy Wing Commander and other
staff. Plan for future reunions, etc.
Memorial service and group picture taking to follow.
1900 - Dinner in a banquet setting in the
Sabre and Phantom room. Dress informal or as
desired. If you have a uniform, please wear it. Joe Hansard
did last year. A class act!!
After dinner speaker…open to volunteers and suggestions. Or
everyone be prepared
to relate favorite incidents/stories of pilot training or
careers.
STAY AND DRINK UP SURPLUS !!
19 Sep
10 Sunday
0900 -
Farewell breakfast from menu at Packys. Hospitality suite open
for good-byes until 1200.
ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION:
Individual costs for the reunion are estimated to be $125 per
person to be collected at reunion business meeting.
Pre-registration not required but PLEASE confirm that you are
coming, how many in party, and
make any special requests.
**** To
supply this info, you may click here and fill
in form. Also use to order shirts, caps,etc as listed below****
Fee will pay for hospitality and dining rooms, hospitality room
costs, mailing costs, and Saturday dinner. Overages will be
returned. If we are
short, a bit more may be required.
Following the 1996 reunion, we published an "expanded
roster" which included biographies, comments, mail, etc. If
you
didn't get one, you should have! It has been updated continuously
and is on the web site, so if you want to make an input or
update your info, get it to us soon… even if you don’t plan
to attend the reunion. Pictures are being added to our class
scrapbook. They seem to be quite rare of our training days, so if
you have some, make copies or email for us all to enjoy.
Transportation is/will be a problem. Plan on using a car. No
public transportation to or from Museum. Pair up, etc. Let us
know if you have special requirements. If it appears necessary,
rental cars/vans can be arranged. Points of contact below
if you need further info or help --
SHIRTS,
Cup____ Other_____. Taking orders now. Will need your desires,
size, etc by 20
Admin/Logistics/Greenville
Hondo help:
Associates help:
Donald M. Condra
Jim Mayton
Bob King
POB
Casstown
937-335-4900
804-732-2225
402-331-7241
dardnoc@aol.com
jjmayton@yahoo.com
aeroconbk@aol.com
Many
public libraries have internet access!
Advisory
Committee participating and concurring:
Bud Libengood, Bill Van Dine
Staff until next
election/selection.......
53-F Jake Watson Memorial Wing - Command and
Staff
Class Commander
Jake Watson - Permanent, Post humorous Commander
Deputy Class Commander
Donald
M. Condra
Ops/Adjutant/Financial/web master
Donald M. Condra
P.O. Box
93
Casstown, OH
45312
937-335-4900
Email: dardnoc@aol.com
Chaplain
Vacant
PRIMARY COMMANDER/DEPUTY COMMANDER
Greenville AB, MS -- Direct Greenville correspondence to...
CO - Donald M. Condra (info as above)
Hondo AB, TX -- Direct
Hondo correspondence to...
CO - Ralph C.
"Jim" Mayton
Deputy - Kenneth Keim
2000
Tynne Meadow
Lane
15049 W. Monterey Way
Prince George, VA
23875
Goodyear, AZ 8533
804-732-2225
623-535-0843
Email: jjmayton@yahoo.com
Email: kbkeim@aol.com
Associates group leader --All others direct correspondence to...
Bob King
608 E. Patton
Papillion, NE 68046
402-331-7241
Email: aeroconbk@aol.com
Advisory Committee: Bud Libengood,
Bill Van Dine
