AAFHA Archives: 2017 |
From the Irish Pub in Atlantic City, NJ. The Army Air Forces Historical Association joined us for dinner Friday night. Yesterday they did a presentation for the Civil Air Patrol to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 1st flight out of Bader Field. We were honored by your visit.
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For over 20 years, AAFHA has been remembering and honoring the history of WWII aviation. We paticipate in public forums and airshows like MAAM WWII Weekend in Reading PA, Open House Airshows at McGuire AFB, and our "Hometown" Airshow at the Greenwood Lake Airport. We march in the Riveredge July 4th Parade and the SGt. John Basilone Parade in Raritan, NJ, and participate in local Pearl Harbor Commemorations. Our private member only events include our Annual Dinner Dance and Picatinny Luncheon. |
More recently the AAFHA Squadronaires WWII Revue have been performing for Veteran, seniors and historical societies at various venues throughout the Tri-state area. Here are some photo albums from our long and distinguished history! From the most recent to our ancient past, scroll down the history of the Army Air Forces Historical Society! To see our upcoming show schedule, and photos from our MOST RECENT events go to our Mission Schedule page. Click on the first photo from each gallery to view in full size! |
December 11, 2017, Meet and greet with S/Sgt. Steve Bolcar at Lincoln Park Airport with the U. S. Coast Guard Aux. FLOTILLA 10-01
Photos below by Al Cianella:
December 11, 2017 We were honored to be invited by our friends in U. S. Coast Guard Aux. FLOTILLA 10-01 at AIR STATION LINCOLN PARK, to meet and hear Steven Bolcar of Boonton, New Jersey. Mr. Bolcar is a 100 years old WWII veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Forces as a ball turret gunner on a B-24. He is as sharp as a tack. It was an honor to meet and speak with S/Sgt. Bolcar.
Photos below by Wayne Placek
Photos below by Paul Martin
Photos below by Wayne Placek
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September 23,24, 2017: Aviation Hall of Fame of New Jersey: Wings and Wheels Expo: Essex County Airport, Caldwell, NJ Photos by Wayne Placek |
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Photos by Wayne Placek and Gary Carnevale
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Photos below by Paul Martin
Lt. Bob Grenz and the Victory Belles! Photos by Paul Martin
Saturday September 16, 2017: New York Historical Society.
LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT NYHS Living History: WWII Weekend: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT NYHS Living History: WWII Weekend: Saturday, September 16th, 2017
" I can't thank you enough for putting together such a great program that truly kicked off an exciting and remarkably busy fall season of Living History for us! I sincerely hope you'll consider returning. The AAFHA made such a strong showing in comparison to some of our other outside Living History organizations. I really did not expect to meet a veteran of WWII that day! However pre-occupied by office work that day I was, know that you all made a lasting impression on me and--I'm sure--our visitors. Please pass along my gratitude to everyone who came out and say hello for me if you see them. "
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
J.M. WASKO COORDINATOR OF LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS DIMENNA CHILDREN'S HISTORY MUSEUM
THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 170 CENTRAL PARK WEST NEW YORK, NY 10024
Thank you again!
Sincerely,
J.M. WASKO COORDINATOR OF LIVING HISTORY PROGRAMS DIMENNA CHILDREN'S HISTORY MUSEUM
THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 170 CENTRAL PARK WEST NEW YORK, NY 10024
Photos below by J M Wasko: courtesy of the New-York Historical Society.
Another send-off for AAFHA member Bob DeHaven at Lincoln Park Airport Sunset Pub & Grill on Monday, July 10, 2017
Photos below by Wayne Placek
It was an honor to be invited to the July 2017 meeting of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 10-01 at the Lincoln Park Airport Sunset Pub & Grill on Monday, July 10, 2017. We took the opportunity for another send-off for AAFHA member Bob DeHaven.
Photos below by Paul Martin
Photos below by Paul Martin
Luncheon send-off for AAFHA member Bob DeHaven: July 8, 2017
A memorable luncheon sendoff for AAFHA member Bob DeHaven as he moves to beautiful Virginia.
Staff Sgt. DeHaven was a nose turret gunner & toggelier on a B-24 with the 707th BG, 446th BS, 8th AAF stationed
in Bungay, England.
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day!
Photos by Linda Case
Staff Sgt. DeHaven was a nose turret gunner & toggelier on a B-24 with the 707th BG, 446th BS, 8th AAF stationed
in Bungay, England.
We'll meet again
Don't know where
Don't know when
But I know we'll meet again some sunny day!
Photos by Linda Case
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Staff Sgt. Bob DeHaven was a nose turret gunner & toggelier on a B-24 with the 707th BG, 446th BS, 8th AAF, Bungay, England.
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July 4, 2017: Riveredge Fourth of July Parade, Riveredge, NJ: photos by Donna Cusano
Gilder Lehrman- NY Historical Society Living History Day: June 21, 2017
A Big thank you to Bill Darron, Pete Puccia, Taryn Seminara, Alyssa Martin and Paul Martin for representing AAFHA today at the Gilder Lehrman- NY Historical Society Living History Day. We spoke with about 40 middle school students and volunteer docents and were very well received. Bill and Peter carried the day with an overview of Army Air Forces order of battle, as well as a basic explanation of the Norden Bombsight and battle gear including several short films and powerpoint presentation.
Taryn, Alyssa and Paul presented a hands on show and tell with many homefront, war bonds, USO and ration items, leading a discussion on the importance of the Homefront on morale and ultimate Victory.
Best of all was the private tour of the Society and Institute's historical archives with an opportunity to view some "not-on-public -view" priceless pieces from their collection, including the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants ticket for the exhibition fundraiser for the Civil Defense Volunteer Office at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 1943.
Taryn, Alyssa and Paul presented a hands on show and tell with many homefront, war bonds, USO and ration items, leading a discussion on the importance of the Homefront on morale and ultimate Victory.
Best of all was the private tour of the Society and Institute's historical archives with an opportunity to view some "not-on-public -view" priceless pieces from their collection, including the Yankees, Dodgers, Giants ticket for the exhibition fundraiser for the Civil Defense Volunteer Office at Yankee Stadium on April 14, 1943.
Greenwood Lake Airshow: June 10, 11, 2017: photos by Wayne Placek
photos by Kelly Komar
Exciting new AAFHA acquisition found by Len Komar: a WWII USAAF electric drill as used by the Rosie the Riveters!
Photos by Linda Case
Photos by Linda Case
Photos by Paul Martin
Photos by Chris Hartz
MAAM WWII Weekend: Reading PA, June 2, 3, 4, 2017: photos below by Wayne Placek
Photos below by Paul Martin
AAFHA Annual Dinner: Portobello's Restaurant, March 2017 Photos by Paul Connors
Civil Air Patrol NJ Wing Convention in Atlantic City,
Atlantic City Sheraton Convention Center: March 11, 2017: Photos by Paul Martin
At The Irish Pub, The Auger Inn, and The Sheraton Convention Center.
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From The Irish Pub in Atlantic City, NJ. The Army Air Forces Historical Association joined us for dinner Friday night. Yesterday they did a presentation for the Civil Air Patrol to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the 1st flight out of Bader Field. We were honored by your visit.
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At the Civil Air Patrol NJ Wing Convention
in Atlantic City, Atlantic City Sheraton Convention Center: |
