AAFHA Archives: 2024 |
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.
September 14, 2024: Commissioning ceremony for the Submarine, USS New Jersey
AAFHA members Len and Kelly Komar attended the commissioning ceremony for the USS New Jersey on September 14 at Naval Weapons Station Earle.
The Navy honored the connection to the first two USS New Jerseys. The commissioning pennant that was used during the ceremony was the last one that was removed from BB62 when she was decommissioned. SSN 796 is also the first US submarine built with both male and female crew members in mind.
The Navy honored the connection to the first two USS New Jerseys. The commissioning pennant that was used during the ceremony was the last one that was removed from BB62 when she was decommissioned. SSN 796 is also the first US submarine built with both male and female crew members in mind.
Photos by Len and Kelly Komar
August 10, 2024: Victory Day on the USS New Jersey, Camden, NJ: 10AM-4PM
Living History invitation from the USS New Jersey for Victory Day with a display with the Army Air Forces Historical Association, AAFHA. The high point of the day was meeting John "Junie" Quinesso who volunteered in 1943, just out of high school. I listened in to his conversation with Marc A. Hermann. John served as a Radioman aboard LSM-302 in the Pacific and was at Okinawa. I took some group pics as did his son, who asked to take one with Alyssa who wore her WWII WAVE uniform. "Wait" I said, after his son was done. "Let me get one too." "I'm in no hurry" John said.
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July 4, 2024: River Edge July 4 Parade, River Edge, NJ
June 22, 23, 2024: Red Mill Museum Village, Military Heritage Weekend
A small squadron of AAFHA members attended the Red Mill Museum Village's Salute to Service event in Clinton NJ during a hot and sweltering weather weekend. A severe summer storm blew through Saturday night, partially flooding the pavilion where we set up. Our display was augmented by the AAFHA Squadronaires Command Performance by Dawn O'Day on both days.
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June 14, 15, 16, 2024: Greenwood Lake Airshow, West Milford, NJ. Full Display
AAFHA spent 3 fun filled days at the Greenwood Lake Airshow, although Friday night was cancelled when a tremendous storm with high winds, rain and hail blew through between 5 and 8 PM. Saturday and Sunday were perfect weather wise and the two nighttime airshows and pyrotechnics and firework displays were SPECTACULAR!!!!
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June 7, 8, 9, 2024: Mid Atlantic Air Museum WWII Weekend, Reading, PA. Tentative
small squadron participation
May 25, 26, 2024: FDR Library and Museum WWII Weekend, Hyde Park, NY,
small squadron participation
March 24, 2024: Annual Luncheon/Dinner/Meeting at Portabello's Restaurant,
Oakland NJ, Invitation only.
2024 got off to a great start with our annual Luncheon/Dinner planning meeting. We also celebrated our 31st year as a dedicated organization. Remember, Respect, and Honor......
Photos below by Paul Martin, click on each to enlarge.
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