AAFHA Archives: 2023 |
Back in full force for 2023 with AAFHA again participating in various scheduled events. Click on the first photo from each gallery to view in full size!
May 20, 21, 2023: Power in the Pines Airshow, McGuire AFB, NJ,
CAP 2023 NJ Wing Conference & Banquet on April 22, 2023.
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AAFHA-The Buchanan Project was honored to participate in the CAP 2023 NJ Wing Conference & Banquet on April 22, 2023.
Wayne Placek, Al Parisi, and Chris Hartney presented their Living History first person perspective of Medal of Honor Recipient Thomas B. McGuire's life and military career. TBP also staffed a static presentation where cadets and guests could ask more in-depth questions. Making this event so poignant was that the host Civil Air Patrol Squadron’s name honors McGuire, as does their base; Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst. This particular mission by The Buchanan Project also served as "recon" for the highly anticipated return of AAFHA’s a full contingent in the main hanger for Power in the Pines, May 19-21, 2023. The group also had the wonderful opportunity to visit the newly renovate USO Center at the Base. Even with the short 30 hours on base, we managed to explore the new passenger terminal that's been completely renovated. Hundreds of model planes, really cool squadron ( 305th) history flip books, and cases of memorabilia. Eventually 2 security guards walked out to greet us after what must have been 15 minutes of laughing and wondering. We then talked base history with them for another 20 minutes Click on the photos below to enlarge. |
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April 1, 2, 2023: Red Mill Museum Village, Military Heritage Weekend,
For the second year a small contingent of AFFHA members participated in the Red Mill Military Timeline Weekend. We had a great time and met some wonderful new friends, and reunited with some old friends too.
Photos above and below by Paul Martin: Click on each to enlarge.
March 26, 2023: Annual Luncheon/Dinner at Portabello's Restaurant,
Oakland NJ, Invitation only.
2023 got off to a great start with our annual Luncheon/Dinner planning meeting. We also celebrated our 30th year as a dedicated organization. Remember, Respect, and Honor......
Photos above and below by Paul Martin: Click on each to enlarge.
We celebrated out 30th Anniversary, Col. Hartz, Col. Parisi and General Placek performed the Buchanan Project: The Story of Pacific Ace, Major Thomas B. McGuire. Alyssa performed some wonderful renditions of WWII songs as Dawn O'Day.
Photos above and below by Paul Martin: Click on each to enlarge.
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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.