August 22th, 2019
News at the Wing
by Jarrett Bertoncin
Remember, Honor, Inspire, Fly!
Longer then a text but not a newsletter here is the latest goings-on at the Wing.
Heritage Speaker Series Special Event
August 28th, 7:00pm
Wing Member John Curtola presents:
B-29 Superfortress
In preparation for the B29 "Doc" arriving in September, Dr. John Curatola will give an informative talk on the Superfortress.   John is an instructor at the General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, after retirement from a notable military career.
August General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
Vietnam Veteran and Purple Heart recipient Al Newland was this months Heritage Speaker. Al presented a very down-to-earth description of the horrors of war and the dismal daily life of a foot soldier. After Al’s video and Q&A, Vietnam Veterans of America presented Al with a Vietnam Service Pin. Al was joined by his extended family.  


Click the link below to see Al's Story!

Heritage Speaker Series: 
Honoring Yesterday's Heroes Today
Veterans from WWII to today telling their stories

CAF at Old Settlers Day
We are returning to Johnson County Old Settlers Day in Downtown Olathe
September 5 th , 6 th and 7 th .
This is a great event as we reach out to the public and tell them about the Heart of America Wing of the Commemorative Air Force. This will be a very busy weekend for the Wing. Watch for more information how you can get involved. 
B-29 Doc is coming to
Open Hangar Day
Doc will be arriving Friday September 6 th . Then joining us with Ride Flights and Cockpit tours during our Open Hangar Day on Saturday! This will be a very busy weekend for the Wing. Watch for more information how you can get involved.  
New Curator for the
Education Center and Museum
Over the Summer Darrel Warner and Ron Wright stepped down as curators of the museum. Together they have built a first-class museum from the ground up.
Darren Roberts has agreed to be our new Curator. Darren is thrilled to be taking on this challenge. If you would like to help Darren keep the museum looking great please reach out to him or email him here .
House Keeping
September Staff Meeting has been moved to Thursday September 12 th , 7:00pm at the Hangar

The Windows in the Museum have been sealed shut. Please DO NOT OPEN. This has fixed the leak at the windows.

Watch for more Wing updates.

Stay informed. Get engaged!


Jarrett Bertoncin
Executive Officer
Public Information Officer
913-486-4118

UPCOMING EVENTS

Heritage Speaker Series Special Event
Wednesday August 28th, 7:00pm
Dr. John Curatola presents B-29 Superfortress

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Old Settlers Days
September 5-7th
Downtown Olathe

Open Hangar Day 
B-29 Doc Visits
September 7th 10:00am-3:00pm
Women with Wings! Celebrating Women in Aviation!

Wing Staff Meeting
SECOND THURSDAY
September 12th, 7:00pm

General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
September 21st, 10:00am
Speaker TBA

Stearman to:
Wings over Weatherford Airshow
September 28th
Weatherford, Ok

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Wing Staff Meeting
October 3rd, 7:00pm

Just Added!
Open Hangar Day 
October 5th 10:00am-3:00pm
Fall Festival!


General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
October 19th, 10:00am
Speaker TBA

Wing Staff Meeting
November 7th, 7:00pm

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General Meeting &
Heritage Speaker Series
Staff Elections
Socks forNovember 16th, 10:00am
Speaker TBA

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Wing Staff Meeting
December 5th, 7:00pm

Wing Christmas Party
December 7th
At the Hangar

Happy Holidays
No December General Meeting
See you in 2020!