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jherring
Explorer A

… Into the Wild Blue Yonder.

In early October, I was transported back in time to a bygone era when Americans lived a simpler life and, through sacrifice and bravery, rightfully earned their reputation as The Greatest Generation

It was a privilege to join others at the Vintage Flying Museum's 20th Annual Big Band Hangar Dance, an evening set aside to raise funds in support of the museum (located at Meacham International Airport in Fort Worth, Texas).



Attendees were dressed in World War II period military and civilian attire, and The Alan Glasscock Orchestra was onhand to get the place swingin' with big band tunes from the 1940's.



A Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" Bomber, which is the focal point of the museum, was parked right in the middle of the hangar for all to gaze at in amazement.  I jumped at the opportunity to board this awe-inspiring aircraft for a guided tour, and I’ll never forget the feeling that came over me when I was reminded of the devotion and sacrifice required to preserve the values of freedom and liberty. 

As a Company, we never forget that our mission of giving Americans the “Freedom to Fly” would not be possible if not for the men and women of the American armed forces—both past and present—to whom we all owe our freedom.