21-25 September Virginia Beach, VA
This year's reunion was held in conjunction with the NAS Oceana Airshow and in celebration of the Centennial of Naval Aviation. A great time was had by all in spite of the unfavorable weather at the air-show. Click here for photos. Planning is underway for the next reunion. Front runner for the location is San Diego.
SUPPORT 100 YEARS OF NAVAL AVIATION
2011 marks the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation. Events to be held throughout the year are in the planning stages. Click here to visit the official Centennial site to keep up with the latest details and for downloadable Centennial Newsletters.
8-11 September, Nugget Hotel and Casino in Sparks (Reno), Nev. Click for details.
Mark your calendars - Grim Reaper Re-activation, Eglin AFB, Fall 2011. Stay tuned for details.
by Pete Purvis
This article was first published in Flight Journal magazine in April 2001. With kind permission of the author.
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