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AAFHA Archives: 2017-1991

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.

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 USO Squadronaires 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!

Saturday September 16, 2017: New York Historical Society.
LIVING HISTORY DAYS AT NYHS Living History: WWII Weekend: Saturday, September 16th, 2017

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

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. Bob DeHaven was a nose turret gunner & toggelier on a B-24 with the 707th BG, 446th BS, 8th AAF, Bungay, England.

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.

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

Civil Air Patrol NJ Wing Convention in Atlantic City,
Atlantic City Sheraton Convention Center: March 11, 2017:
At The Irish Pub, The Auger Inn, and The Sheraton Convention Center.

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.

At the Civil Air Patrol NJ Wing Convention
in Atlantic City,
Atlantic City Sheraton Convention Center:

Picatinny Luncheon: October 2016

Greenwood Lake Airshow: August 12, 13, 14, 2016

8AAFHA Squadronaires at the Rockland Senior Citizens Center: July 8, 2016

Spent an afternoon entertaining Seniors and Veterans for the Rockland Senior Citizens Club at RCC's Elipse with the Squadronaires USO Troupe. Had an audience of about 100 people, so busy running the show that we didn't take too many pictures.With Albert J. Parisi, Joanne Martin, Alyssa martin and Paul Martin. Great time was had by all!

MAAM WWII Weekend: Reading PA, June 4,5,6, 2016:

McGuire AFB Joint Base Open House: May 2016

AAFHA Annual Dinner: Portobello's Restaurant, March 2016

AAFHA Squadronaires at the Bristal Assisted Living Center Woodcliff Lake,
January 31, 2016.

The AAFHA Squadronaires USO Troupe had a real swell time entertaining the Veterans And Seniors at the Bristal Assisted Living Center In Woodcliffe Lake NJ! We performed 2 shows, including one at the alzheimers ward. Thanks to all at AAFHA Army Air Forces Historical Association for a really great show! Albert J. Parisi Len Komar Rachel Bambi Zelesny, Wayne Placek, Keith MarvelTaryn Zelesny and Alyssa Martin. Kathleen McNally. photos below by Carla Capizzi

NJ Naval Museum Pearl Harbor Commemoration Ceremony, December 2015

12 hour pass t0 NYC: December 7, 2015 Pearl Harbor Commemoration Day at McSorley's!

Picatinny Luncheon: October 2015

Sgt. John Basilone Parade: Raritan, NJ, September 2015

Greenwood Lake Airshow: August 2015

MAAM WWII Weekend: Reading, Pennsylvania, June 1-3, 2015 Photos by Paul Martin

Photos by Linda Case

AAFHA Annual Dinner: Portobello's Restaurant, March 2015

Sgt. John Basilone Parade: Raritan, NJ, September 2014

Greenwood Lake Airshow: August 2014

MAAM WWII Weekend: Reading, Pennsylvania, June 1-3, 2014

AAFHA Annual Dinner: Portobello's Restaurant, March 2014

Picatinny Luncheon: October, 2013

Greenwood Lake Airshow: August 18, 2013

Wings and Wheels Expo: Teterboro Airport, June 19, 2013

MAAM WWII Weekend: Reading, Pennsylvania, June 1-3, 2013

Annual Dinner: Portobello's Restaurant, March 2013: 20th Anniversary Celebration!

March 12, 2013 saw the 20th Anniversary of AAFHA, held at Portobello's Restaurant in Oakland NJ. The special dinner included a flag presentation by Capt. Sean Gavin, a 20th Anniversary booklet and challenge coin and a special performance by Bob Hope and the AAFHA Sisters.

Pearl Harbor Commemoration: USS Ling, NJ Naval Museum, December 2, 2012

The New York Historical Society: November 28-30, 2012

Picatinny Luncheon: October 27, 2012

The annual Picatinny Luncheon in October of 2012 featured the introduction and debut of the AAFHA Sisters, and Andrew's Sisters tribute group organized by Alyssa Martin as part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project. They went on to perform at numerous AAFHA events as well as at several Reading WWII Weekends.