Events
Welcome to NASW’s tenative Schedule of Events for 2012! More information will be added as it becomes available.
March 21st – HCSV Free Lecture @ 7pm
Dr. Richard Porcelli will be speaking at Hangar #1 about his new book Naval Air Station Atlantic City as part of Historic Cold Spring Village’s Free Lecture Series! Dr. Porcelli has a doctorate in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and has spent much of his career in that field. More recently, Dr. Porcelli has focused on writing articles and books on aviation history. His first book, Naval Air Station Atlantic City, chronicles the history of the air station as well as Atlantic City’s rich history in aviation.
March 28th - Cape May County Republican Convention
April 28th - IEEE South Jersey Robot Challenge
9:00 am – 2:00 pm, approximately 20-30 robots will compete
May 1st – Feasting on History
Historic Cold Spring Village’s Annual Restaurant Gala Enjoy signature entrees from South Jersey’s most popular restaurants.
May 12th - NJ Mooney Pilots General Aviation Fly-in & Toys for Kids Drive
June 2nd – Captain Paparo F-18 Fly-in & John Walters Band
Join us to see museum friend Captain Paparo (USN) fly an F-18 into the Cape May Airport!
June 15th - All Truck Show
In partnership with Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association
June 18th-19th – American Pride Day, featuring B-17 fly-in
In partnership with the Yankee Air Museum. B-17 walk-through tours included with regular admission! Flights on the B-17 “Yankee Lady” are available, please call Dave Wright (734-483-4030 ext. 236) to book a reservation. B-17 will be at the museum all day June 18th and until approximately noon on the 19th.
**Every Tuesday in June – Free Historic Lecture Series @ 7PM
June 5th
“How to Fly High When You Are Feeling Low”, Q&A
Pastor Wes Newell. During four years in the Air Force, Pastor Newell served at Amarillo AFB in Amarillo, Texas and Elmendorf AFB in Anchorage, Alaska. After the Air Force he attended Northeast Bible College. Following graduation in 1973, he spent the next 37 years serving as a pastor in Utica, NY, Ticonderoga, NY, and Cape May, NJ. Pastor Newell is currently “semi-retired” and living in Frederick, MD.
June 12th
“Shhhhhhhhhh! Top Secret Bomblet Manufacturing at Twin Lakes (Mays Landing, NJ)”, Q&A
Dr. Marston Mischlich. Dr. Mitch is a former member of the Air National Guard’s 177th Fighter Wing’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. He has earned a number of advanced degrees, including a Doctorate from Empressario University of Costa Rica. He currently holds a senior adjunct position at Atlantic Cape Community College and teaches US History I & II as well as History of South Jersey.
June 19th
“C-130 Operations during Iraqi Freedom”, Q&A
Lt. Col. Edward J. Wheaton, USAFR (Ret). Lt. Col. Wheaton received his wings at Reese AFB, Lubbock, TX and served in the US Air Force for 24 years as a Lieutenant Colonel. In December 2003 his Squadron was called to active duty to provide combat airlift for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Lt. Col. Wheaton served four tours, flying C-130s in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa. In 2009, he returned to his home town of North Wildwood, NJ and currently flies the Airbus 320 for US Airways out of Philadelphia.
June 26th
“Determined Spirit: The Story of Amelia Earhart”, Q&A
Monica Hoffman, Actress & Historian. Monica Hoffman performs as Amelia Earhart in a one woman show that reveals the life and legacy of the world’s most celebrated female aviator. For more information about Monica and her performance, please visit her website: www.determinedspirit.com
July 9th – 13th- 2012 Aviation Career Education (ACE) Academy Week-long day camp teaching students ages 12-17 “STEM” skills: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) while exploring careers in the aviation industry! Sold out in 2010 & 2011! 2012 Registration is OPEN! For info contact Bruce Fournier 886-8787 bruce-nasw@comcast.net
July 16th – 20th- 2012 Explorers Academy Week-long half-day camp teaching students ages 9-11 “STEM” skills: (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) while exploring careers! New event for 2012! Registration is OPEN! For info contact Bruce Fournier 886-8787 bruce-nasw@comcast.net
August 31st – All GM Car & Truck Show
In partnership with Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association
Date TBD - 16th Annual AirFest
Featuring WWII aircraft: B-24 Liberator, B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 Mitchell, P-51Mustang and other “Flyin” aircraft. Vendors, exhibitors, music, food, and much more. For flight reservations call 800-568-8924 or visit www.collingsfoundation.org
October 5th – All Ford Car & Truck Show
In partnership with Greater Wildwood Hotel & Motel Association
Questions?
Please contact Bruce Fournier at 609-886-8787 or by email at bruce-nasw@comcast.net if you have any questions.
*Schedule and Dates are tentative; please call prior to your arrival