Planes of Fame \ Valle Airport2

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Planes of Fame held their first Valle event of the year in beautiful weather. The EAA Chapter 856 contingent began arriving at around 8am to cut lettuce, tomato, and onions to go with the burgers and hot dogs that we would be selling. We arrived to find the Ford Trimotor taxiing out and not one but two P-51s and an F4-U Corsair on the ramp. During the day, the warbirds and Trimotor made several flights with paying passengers and also for flight demonstration and photo opportunity. Ray Giovannini took the following photos.

P-51 makes a low pass

P-51 turns for another strafing run

The second P-51 does a fly-by

The F4-U Corsair does a low run

P-51 and F4-U formation flight

Passengers waiting to board the Ford Trimotor

During the day, the chapter members grilled dozens of burgers and dogs, doing brisk business with the crowd at the show. The following pictures, by Susan Giovannini, show the crew at their best.

Jim Jones and Jack Keegan selling the product

Jim McPhee and Baldy man the grill

Dave Sanders serves up the food

Pat Kelley takes a break