North American B-25 “Martha Jean”
Sponsored By:
BRENT & SALLY HOWARD & ARROWHEAD BOAT SALES
Aircraft Bio
"Martha Jean", a "J" model B-25, was ordered in 1944 but was not delivered to the
Army Air Corps until 1945 from the Kansas City plant where she was manufactured.
By that time, there was no more aircraft were required overseas, so it was refitted as
a multi-engine trainer and was so used through December 1958 at Goodfellow AFB,
Texas. The B-25 bomber was also flown off the carrier, U.S.S. Hornet, by the Jimmy
Doolittle’s Raiders. The Raiders were a retaliation attack against Tokyo. The
airplane was declared surplus to the government in 1959 and has been in the hands
of several private owners since that time.
Pilot Bio
David and Marilyn Wheaton, through their company Blue Yonder, Inc., have owned
and flown the airplane since 1999 and base it in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is now
authentically outfitted with typical "J" model armament including a formerly TOP
SECRET Norden bombsight, thirteen fifty-caliber machine guns and six 500 lb.
bombs. The bomber is kept flying as a tribute and memorial to WWII's Greatest
Generation.
North American P-51 “Miss America”
Sponsored By:
DR. DAN & DR. LINDA FRANCISCO
DICK LANE’S OF GRAND LAKE, DICK & SALLY LANE
Aircraft Bio
Originally built to be a World War II fighter; "Miss America" is perhaps the most
famous of all racing Mustangs. She was first sold as surplus in 1958 for $3,700. As a
long time veteran of not only WWII, Miss America also has flown in the Reno Air
Races since the 1960's; winning in 1996 Bronze Class. With a thundering 3000-hp
Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, she will be the crowning lady of the fly over. “Miss
America” is on display at the Oklahoma Museum of Flying on the Wiley Post Airport.
Pilot Bio
Brent Hisey is the current caretaker and pilot since 1993. Brent also started flying in
1989 and served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force Reserves. He
also pilots an AD-5 Skyraider, L-39 Albatross, and 1946 Air Coupe. He has a total
flying time of over 1600 hours; and as doctor of neurosurgery and Aviation Medical
Examiner (AME), Brent helped the great Bob Hoover continue his flying career.
Bell UH-1 “Dust Off Huey”
Sponsored By: NELL SMITTLE
Aircraft Bio
This fully restored Huey, served in combat at Hamburger Hill. As a medevac
helicopter, or more commonly known as a “dust off” she raced into a hot landing zone
(LZ) under fire to save the lives of men wounded in battle. The Huey was the work
horse of the war, and is till used in service today fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The scream of the Huey’s distinct rotor blades, provided the comfort to the “boots” on
the ground that help is on its way.
Pilot Bio
Gerald Hail is the owner of H & H Road Boring. Located in Inola, Gerald has
preserved our nation’s history. He has not only restored his UH-1 Huey but also
three actively flying H-34 Sikorsky helicopters. He bought his first H-34 because he
wanted to get into the heavy lift business. He searched for another helicopter for
parts and after looking through the aircraft log books he noticed it had battle
damage. He had a combat veteran that he needed to restore to honor the men who
lost their lives flying with her. That aircraft is the YL-37 you see flying today.
Sikorsky UH-34 “Ugly Angel”
Sponsored By CREW OF THE “DAMIT SON”
Aircraft Bio
This 1968 H-34 Sikorsky helicopter was hiding in the Tuscan bone yard. Gerald Hail
was looking for a parts plane for his heavy lift H-34. When he went to sell a part he
looked in the log books to see if the part was original. There he found the combat
damage history. This “Ugly Angel” served in Vietnam. A story she had kept locked
away for nearly 30 years. YL-37 is a member of the Ugly Angels USMC Squadron
HMM-362, the longest serving squadron who lost 33 men.
Pilot Bio
Mike Schneider started his flying career in 1968 while in serving in the Navy. After
being honorable discharged he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics on the G.I.
Bill. He has been a commercial pilot with Helmrick and Payne for over 20 years.
Mike met Gerald Hail in 1980 because he wanted to fly helicopters. Together Mike
and Gerald pilot this flying Vietnam Memorial all across the country, preserving the
history and honoring the 33 men gave that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
North American T-28 Trojan
Sponsored By: OLIVER’S TWIST AT THE DECKS & STUFFNS
HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS
Aircraft Bio
N272NA was built as a North American T28A, serial 50272 and delivered to the Air
Force in July of 1951. It flew for six years as an advanced trainer prior to pilots
transitioning to the F-86. It was one of three aircraft taken to the North American
factory in 1966 and armed with bombs and rockets for the Honduran Air Force as an
attack plane. It was returned to the USAF in 1986. In 1987, it was converted to
civilian use and has had about 5 owners, three of them in Tulsa. The plane has a top
speed of over 300mph and is fully aerobatic.
Pilot Bio
Jim Consedine is the owner and president of Benefit Plan Strategies of Tulsa
Oklahoma. Jim was raised in New England, but has called Tulsa home for almost 30
years. He began flying after graduate school and then took a sabbatical for several
years before returning eight years ago. Jim is licensed for instruments and multi-
engine aircraft with over 1,000 hours of flight time. Jim also flies a Cessna T210
Centurion and volunteers for Angel Flight – a program to transport patients needing
treatment to medical facilities.
Steven Smith
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By PACK & JILL ST. CLAIR
Aircraft Bio
Mike has the fastest T-6 in the formation today. His Texan was built in the early 80’s
strictly for racing at the Reno Air Races. Pieced together from other T-6’s this one is
the lightest and fastest with a qualifying speed over 220 mph. It is based at the
Muskogee Airport.
Pilot Bio
Mike Anderson like most Warbird pilots loves the history of the World War II; so much
so that this is his third T-6. He is a national board member for the Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA) Warbird. Mike also flies the Commemorative Air Force
Grumman Avenger; the same aircraft President Bush flew in World War II. Mike is
also a fixed based operator in Muskogee, and is the commercial pilot for two of his
customers.
North AmericanT-6 SNJ
Sponsored By PINE LODGE RESORT
Aircraft Bio
Born in January of 1944 this SNJ served in the Pensacola area as a pre-fighter for
Navy and Marine pilots before they went to the Pacific. After Dr. Campbell purchased
this flying piece of history, it won “Best T-6 SNJ 2000” at the world renowned
Oshkosh Fly-In. The green stripes on this model mean, caution because this is an
instrument trainer, giving a warning to other pilots that the pilot has a zero visibility
canopy.
Pilot Bio
Steve Campbell started flying in 1962 at Harvey Young Airport on 21st Street in
Tulsa. The summer morning he soloed he was at the airport at 5:00AM. After flying
for about an hour, he landed and then went to work before 7:00AM. His love affair
with his Warbird is best summarized with his words, “I’m taking care of a piece of
history…I’m a caretaker for this period of time.” Steve was a flight surgeon in the
Navy and flew the T-28 Trojan Syllabus. He is now an anesthesiologist in Tulsa.
North AmericanT-6 SNJ5C
Sponsored By GRDA
Aircraft Bio
The United States Navy accepted this trainer in 1943. The “C” is means it was used
to “trap” or carrier land. It has the same original VF-1 markings as it did when it was
a Pensacola Naval Air Station. Her rudder peddles are worn, because young
American men; answered a call and took to the skies of the Pacific to fight the Empire
of Japan. It is a tribute to the greatest generation and a memorial to the pilots that
rest in the Pacific and didn’t come home.
Piloted By Jimm Goff
North American T-6 Harvard
Sponsored By BOB & BETTY FIRTH
Aircraft Bio
This is a North American T-6 built for Canada during the lead lease before the United
States entered World War II. It rolled off the factory in Englewood California in 1941.
After training Canadian fighter pilots it was sold as surplus and used as a crop duster
until it was mothballed in Saskatchewan for 30 years. It took John 3 years to restore
this Harvard to its polished glory. It is one of a few originally polished aluminum
Warbirds flying.
Pilot Bio
John Esposito is the owner of Espo Construction – Water Fire Restoration. He has
over 4800 hours, is a certified flight instructor (CFI) and recently flew across the
Atlantic Ocean. Like most Warbird pilots, he has a passion for keeping this old iron
flying as a tribute to the Greatest Generation. John is also a skilled aerobatic pilot,
with many hours in a Pitts biplane and is also a T-6 Texan check ride examiner.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By ROBERT & JILL THOMAS
Aircraft Bio
This is a 1944 North American T-6D Texan, which was used to train young American
pilots before they went on to fly the P-51 Mustang. After its military service it was
sold as surplus to and air racer. This T-6 was involved in a 2 plane midair collision,
which resulted in 4 planes crashing. It was finally restored in 1997 and has an
authentic T-6G paint scheme.
Pilot Bio
Jim Griffin like most pilots here today wanted to fly all his life. When he was young he
didn’t have the money, when he was older with a young practice and family, he didn’t
have the time. After meeting Bill Harrison and seeing his collection of Warbirds, Jim
got licensed in 1987 and has been flying Warbirds since 1989. He has over 2500
hours, and has passed on his passion for flying to his son Jason Griffin who is flying
the Chinese Nanchang CJ-6A.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By LEE & JANA REYNOLDS
Aircraft Bio
It is a North American AT-6G Texan named “Tulsey Town Chief”. Originally
manufactured in 1952, this aircraft saw limited military service. It was sold for surplus
around 1960. The aircraft was completely disassembled and reconstructed by Alden
Miller of Tulsa and was flown again in 1999. It is painted in vintage markings of the
Oklahoma Air National Guard 125th Fighter Squadron. The “Indian Head” and “Eager
Beaver” insignia are still in use today on the “Tulsa Vipers” aircraft.
Pilot Bio
Paul Mackey has worn the hats of three different pilots; Military fighter pilot, American
Airlines Captain, and an owner/operator of antique general aviation airplanes. He
has been qualified on 17 unique jet aircraft from military and commercial aviation
training. He has operated airliners throughout North and South America, Europe, and
the Caribbean. During Colonel Mackey’s military flying career he operated in the US,
Canada, Europe, Korea, and the Middle East. He was awarded the USAF "Air Medal"
for "Meritorious achievement … over Iraq" during a night NVG/LGB attack.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By TERRY & JANET FROST
Aircraft Bio
This 1941 North American AT-6 Model has spent little time in the United States.
Shortly after it came off the assembly line it traveled to South Africa during the lend
lease program. It stayed in military service until 1996 when the South African
government sold them as surplus. It took more than a year of restoration and a new
Covington Engine to bring the plane up to authentic standards. The paint scheme is
authentic Guantanamo Bay design.
Pilot Bio
Fred Ruefer has a deep history with his T-6. His father was T-6 instructor during
World War II. Also following in his father’s footsteps Fred joined the United States Air
Force as a flight surgeon. Only flight surgeons are responsible for a pilot’s medical
care, and they must be familiar with everything a pilot goes through. This means
Fred was able to fly in T-33 “T Bird” with the pilots. He now bases his plane at Davis
Field in Muskogee where he has his orthopedic surgery practice.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Pilot Phil Butcher Sponsored By: ED & KATHY LEINBACH
L-5 Observation
Reed Johnson Sponsored By: DOUG & DEBBIE HULSE
Yakovlev Yak-52
Sponsored By STEVE & DEENA RIDENOUR
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST
Aircraft Bio
The Yak-52 has an interesting characteristic. It has a very small fuel
capacity. This was believed to discourage Russian pilots form defecting to
the West. The airframe was originally built in Romania in 1984 with the
engine assembled in the Czech Republic. After the fall of the CCCP this Yak
was sold as surplus to the United States. Ade’s Yak-52 came to him in the
1993 through Lawrence, Kansas.
Pilot Bio
Ade Hale has been a pilot since 1959, but he took his first flight at 3 months
old in 1937. He bought his first plane in 1964; then sold it to his partner to
buy it back 37 years later. He has the FAA ratings of Private Pilot and Multi-
Engine. Ade is a former Air National Guard officer. He has also been a
former Vice President Engineering American Airlines. Ade now serves as
the Present President/Commander of Warbird Squadron 10 in Tulsa
Oklahoma.
Mike Hastings is an airline pilot, as well as an avid Warbird and aerobatic
pilot and enthusiast. He holds PIC type ratings in the B-25, B-17, B-737, and
CL-65. Mike is also the current Vice President of EAA Warbird Chapter 10 in
Tulsa.
PITTS S2
Bill Wright Sponsored By SKIP TEEL
Mark Schledorn Sponsored By LARRY & MARILYN LEE
Chipmunk
Joe Norton Sponsored By VERNON & TAMMY ANDERSON
F-5
Roger Hardesty Sponsored By KAMP KETCHUM
The F-16 Tulsa Guard
Sponsored By T-SHIRT SPONSORS: THE CHRONICLE, PIZAZZ
BY THE “C”, THE COVES, HARBORS VIEW
MARINA, GRAND LAKE RV RESORT,
ARROWHEAD YACHT CLUB
Sponsored By:
BRENT & SALLY HOWARD & ARROWHEAD BOAT SALES
Aircraft Bio
"Martha Jean", a "J" model B-25, was ordered in 1944 but was not delivered to the
Army Air Corps until 1945 from the Kansas City plant where she was manufactured.
By that time, there was no more aircraft were required overseas, so it was refitted as
a multi-engine trainer and was so used through December 1958 at Goodfellow AFB,
Texas. The B-25 bomber was also flown off the carrier, U.S.S. Hornet, by the Jimmy
Doolittle’s Raiders. The Raiders were a retaliation attack against Tokyo. The
airplane was declared surplus to the government in 1959 and has been in the hands
of several private owners since that time.
Pilot Bio
David and Marilyn Wheaton, through their company Blue Yonder, Inc., have owned
and flown the airplane since 1999 and base it in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is now
authentically outfitted with typical "J" model armament including a formerly TOP
SECRET Norden bombsight, thirteen fifty-caliber machine guns and six 500 lb.
bombs. The bomber is kept flying as a tribute and memorial to WWII's Greatest
Generation.
North American P-51 “Miss America”
Sponsored By:
DR. DAN & DR. LINDA FRANCISCO
DICK LANE’S OF GRAND LAKE, DICK & SALLY LANE
Aircraft Bio
Originally built to be a World War II fighter; "Miss America" is perhaps the most
famous of all racing Mustangs. She was first sold as surplus in 1958 for $3,700. As a
long time veteran of not only WWII, Miss America also has flown in the Reno Air
Races since the 1960's; winning in 1996 Bronze Class. With a thundering 3000-hp
Rolls-Royce Merlin engine, she will be the crowning lady of the fly over. “Miss
America” is on display at the Oklahoma Museum of Flying on the Wiley Post Airport.
Pilot Bio
Brent Hisey is the current caretaker and pilot since 1993. Brent also started flying in
1989 and served as a Flight Surgeon in the United States Air Force Reserves. He
also pilots an AD-5 Skyraider, L-39 Albatross, and 1946 Air Coupe. He has a total
flying time of over 1600 hours; and as doctor of neurosurgery and Aviation Medical
Examiner (AME), Brent helped the great Bob Hoover continue his flying career.
Bell UH-1 “Dust Off Huey”
Sponsored By: NELL SMITTLE
Aircraft Bio
This fully restored Huey, served in combat at Hamburger Hill. As a medevac
helicopter, or more commonly known as a “dust off” she raced into a hot landing zone
(LZ) under fire to save the lives of men wounded in battle. The Huey was the work
horse of the war, and is till used in service today fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The scream of the Huey’s distinct rotor blades, provided the comfort to the “boots” on
the ground that help is on its way.
Pilot Bio
Gerald Hail is the owner of H & H Road Boring. Located in Inola, Gerald has
preserved our nation’s history. He has not only restored his UH-1 Huey but also
three actively flying H-34 Sikorsky helicopters. He bought his first H-34 because he
wanted to get into the heavy lift business. He searched for another helicopter for
parts and after looking through the aircraft log books he noticed it had battle
damage. He had a combat veteran that he needed to restore to honor the men who
lost their lives flying with her. That aircraft is the YL-37 you see flying today.
Sikorsky UH-34 “Ugly Angel”
Sponsored By CREW OF THE “DAMIT SON”
Aircraft Bio
This 1968 H-34 Sikorsky helicopter was hiding in the Tuscan bone yard. Gerald Hail
was looking for a parts plane for his heavy lift H-34. When he went to sell a part he
looked in the log books to see if the part was original. There he found the combat
damage history. This “Ugly Angel” served in Vietnam. A story she had kept locked
away for nearly 30 years. YL-37 is a member of the Ugly Angels USMC Squadron
HMM-362, the longest serving squadron who lost 33 men.
Pilot Bio
Mike Schneider started his flying career in 1968 while in serving in the Navy. After
being honorable discharged he attended Spartan School of Aeronautics on the G.I.
Bill. He has been a commercial pilot with Helmrick and Payne for over 20 years.
Mike met Gerald Hail in 1980 because he wanted to fly helicopters. Together Mike
and Gerald pilot this flying Vietnam Memorial all across the country, preserving the
history and honoring the 33 men gave that gave the ultimate sacrifice.
North American T-28 Trojan
Sponsored By: OLIVER’S TWIST AT THE DECKS & STUFFNS
HYDROHOIST BOAT LIFTS
Aircraft Bio
N272NA was built as a North American T28A, serial 50272 and delivered to the Air
Force in July of 1951. It flew for six years as an advanced trainer prior to pilots
transitioning to the F-86. It was one of three aircraft taken to the North American
factory in 1966 and armed with bombs and rockets for the Honduran Air Force as an
attack plane. It was returned to the USAF in 1986. In 1987, it was converted to
civilian use and has had about 5 owners, three of them in Tulsa. The plane has a top
speed of over 300mph and is fully aerobatic.
Pilot Bio
Jim Consedine is the owner and president of Benefit Plan Strategies of Tulsa
Oklahoma. Jim was raised in New England, but has called Tulsa home for almost 30
years. He began flying after graduate school and then took a sabbatical for several
years before returning eight years ago. Jim is licensed for instruments and multi-
engine aircraft with over 1,000 hours of flight time. Jim also flies a Cessna T210
Centurion and volunteers for Angel Flight – a program to transport patients needing
treatment to medical facilities.
Steven Smith
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By PACK & JILL ST. CLAIR
Aircraft Bio
Mike has the fastest T-6 in the formation today. His Texan was built in the early 80’s
strictly for racing at the Reno Air Races. Pieced together from other T-6’s this one is
the lightest and fastest with a qualifying speed over 220 mph. It is based at the
Muskogee Airport.
Pilot Bio
Mike Anderson like most Warbird pilots loves the history of the World War II; so much
so that this is his third T-6. He is a national board member for the Experimental
Aircraft Association (EAA) Warbird. Mike also flies the Commemorative Air Force
Grumman Avenger; the same aircraft President Bush flew in World War II. Mike is
also a fixed based operator in Muskogee, and is the commercial pilot for two of his
customers.
North AmericanT-6 SNJ
Sponsored By PINE LODGE RESORT
Aircraft Bio
Born in January of 1944 this SNJ served in the Pensacola area as a pre-fighter for
Navy and Marine pilots before they went to the Pacific. After Dr. Campbell purchased
this flying piece of history, it won “Best T-6 SNJ 2000” at the world renowned
Oshkosh Fly-In. The green stripes on this model mean, caution because this is an
instrument trainer, giving a warning to other pilots that the pilot has a zero visibility
canopy.
Pilot Bio
Steve Campbell started flying in 1962 at Harvey Young Airport on 21st Street in
Tulsa. The summer morning he soloed he was at the airport at 5:00AM. After flying
for about an hour, he landed and then went to work before 7:00AM. His love affair
with his Warbird is best summarized with his words, “I’m taking care of a piece of
history…I’m a caretaker for this period of time.” Steve was a flight surgeon in the
Navy and flew the T-28 Trojan Syllabus. He is now an anesthesiologist in Tulsa.
North AmericanT-6 SNJ5C
Sponsored By GRDA
Aircraft Bio
The United States Navy accepted this trainer in 1943. The “C” is means it was used
to “trap” or carrier land. It has the same original VF-1 markings as it did when it was
a Pensacola Naval Air Station. Her rudder peddles are worn, because young
American men; answered a call and took to the skies of the Pacific to fight the Empire
of Japan. It is a tribute to the greatest generation and a memorial to the pilots that
rest in the Pacific and didn’t come home.
Piloted By Jimm Goff
North American T-6 Harvard
Sponsored By BOB & BETTY FIRTH
Aircraft Bio
This is a North American T-6 built for Canada during the lead lease before the United
States entered World War II. It rolled off the factory in Englewood California in 1941.
After training Canadian fighter pilots it was sold as surplus and used as a crop duster
until it was mothballed in Saskatchewan for 30 years. It took John 3 years to restore
this Harvard to its polished glory. It is one of a few originally polished aluminum
Warbirds flying.
Pilot Bio
John Esposito is the owner of Espo Construction – Water Fire Restoration. He has
over 4800 hours, is a certified flight instructor (CFI) and recently flew across the
Atlantic Ocean. Like most Warbird pilots, he has a passion for keeping this old iron
flying as a tribute to the Greatest Generation. John is also a skilled aerobatic pilot,
with many hours in a Pitts biplane and is also a T-6 Texan check ride examiner.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By ROBERT & JILL THOMAS
Aircraft Bio
This is a 1944 North American T-6D Texan, which was used to train young American
pilots before they went on to fly the P-51 Mustang. After its military service it was
sold as surplus to and air racer. This T-6 was involved in a 2 plane midair collision,
which resulted in 4 planes crashing. It was finally restored in 1997 and has an
authentic T-6G paint scheme.
Pilot Bio
Jim Griffin like most pilots here today wanted to fly all his life. When he was young he
didn’t have the money, when he was older with a young practice and family, he didn’t
have the time. After meeting Bill Harrison and seeing his collection of Warbirds, Jim
got licensed in 1987 and has been flying Warbirds since 1989. He has over 2500
hours, and has passed on his passion for flying to his son Jason Griffin who is flying
the Chinese Nanchang CJ-6A.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By LEE & JANA REYNOLDS
Aircraft Bio
It is a North American AT-6G Texan named “Tulsey Town Chief”. Originally
manufactured in 1952, this aircraft saw limited military service. It was sold for surplus
around 1960. The aircraft was completely disassembled and reconstructed by Alden
Miller of Tulsa and was flown again in 1999. It is painted in vintage markings of the
Oklahoma Air National Guard 125th Fighter Squadron. The “Indian Head” and “Eager
Beaver” insignia are still in use today on the “Tulsa Vipers” aircraft.
Pilot Bio
Paul Mackey has worn the hats of three different pilots; Military fighter pilot, American
Airlines Captain, and an owner/operator of antique general aviation airplanes. He
has been qualified on 17 unique jet aircraft from military and commercial aviation
training. He has operated airliners throughout North and South America, Europe, and
the Caribbean. During Colonel Mackey’s military flying career he operated in the US,
Canada, Europe, Korea, and the Middle East. He was awarded the USAF "Air Medal"
for "Meritorious achievement … over Iraq" during a night NVG/LGB attack.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Sponsored By TERRY & JANET FROST
Aircraft Bio
This 1941 North American AT-6 Model has spent little time in the United States.
Shortly after it came off the assembly line it traveled to South Africa during the lend
lease program. It stayed in military service until 1996 when the South African
government sold them as surplus. It took more than a year of restoration and a new
Covington Engine to bring the plane up to authentic standards. The paint scheme is
authentic Guantanamo Bay design.
Pilot Bio
Fred Ruefer has a deep history with his T-6. His father was T-6 instructor during
World War II. Also following in his father’s footsteps Fred joined the United States Air
Force as a flight surgeon. Only flight surgeons are responsible for a pilot’s medical
care, and they must be familiar with everything a pilot goes through. This means
Fred was able to fly in T-33 “T Bird” with the pilots. He now bases his plane at Davis
Field in Muskogee where he has his orthopedic surgery practice.
North AmericanT-6 Texan
Pilot Phil Butcher Sponsored By: ED & KATHY LEINBACH
L-5 Observation
Reed Johnson Sponsored By: DOUG & DEBBIE HULSE
Yakovlev Yak-52
Sponsored By STEVE & DEENA RIDENOUR
FIRST NATIONAL BANK & TRUST
Aircraft Bio
The Yak-52 has an interesting characteristic. It has a very small fuel
capacity. This was believed to discourage Russian pilots form defecting to
the West. The airframe was originally built in Romania in 1984 with the
engine assembled in the Czech Republic. After the fall of the CCCP this Yak
was sold as surplus to the United States. Ade’s Yak-52 came to him in the
1993 through Lawrence, Kansas.
Pilot Bio
Ade Hale has been a pilot since 1959, but he took his first flight at 3 months
old in 1937. He bought his first plane in 1964; then sold it to his partner to
buy it back 37 years later. He has the FAA ratings of Private Pilot and Multi-
Engine. Ade is a former Air National Guard officer. He has also been a
former Vice President Engineering American Airlines. Ade now serves as
the Present President/Commander of Warbird Squadron 10 in Tulsa
Oklahoma.
Mike Hastings is an airline pilot, as well as an avid Warbird and aerobatic
pilot and enthusiast. He holds PIC type ratings in the B-25, B-17, B-737, and
CL-65. Mike is also the current Vice President of EAA Warbird Chapter 10 in
Tulsa.
PITTS S2
Bill Wright Sponsored By SKIP TEEL
Mark Schledorn Sponsored By LARRY & MARILYN LEE
Chipmunk
Joe Norton Sponsored By VERNON & TAMMY ANDERSON
F-5
Roger Hardesty Sponsored By KAMP KETCHUM
The F-16 Tulsa Guard
Sponsored By T-SHIRT SPONSORS: THE CHRONICLE, PIZAZZ
BY THE “C”, THE COVES, HARBORS VIEW
MARINA, GRAND LAKE RV RESORT,
ARROWHEAD YACHT CLUB