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Re-dedication of US Air Museum at RAF Duxford

27 September 2002
Photos Copyright © 2002 Tarkey Barker

On the 27th September 2002, the re-dedication of the US Air Museum at RAF Duxford was held in the presence of His Royal Highness Prince Charles, Prince of Wales and Mr George Bush, the 41st President of the United States of America.  A small group from MHAS and their reunion guests were invited to attend the ceremony.

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Armed police
Still not a common sight - armed policemen in the UK.
Mr George Bush being escorted to a waiting car.
Jim Engal with Col. John Snider

Jim Engal chatting to Col. John Snider, Vice Commander, 48th Fighter Wing, based at RAF Lakenheath. Col. Snider said "Thank you for leaving me such a nice air force."

Capt. Steve Richason salutes a rating
As he boards the bus, US Naval Intelligence Capt. Steve Richason salutes a rating from RAF Mildenhall.
Ed Malo signing pictures
Ed Malo signing pictures.
Don Strait signing pictures

Don Strait signing pictures. To Don's right is Robert Dunnett and to Don's left is Anna Hogan, organizer of the Lowestoft show.

Don Strait with Cliff Spinks
Marshall of the Air Force Cliff Spinks (right) listens to Don Strait. Cliff was the display pilot of an Avenger, and was introduced to Former president Bush earlier on. Mr Bush was an Avenger pilot during WW2.
Tarkey meets Elly
Tarkey Barker (left) meets Elly (centre) owner of "Sally B," the only airworthy Boeing B-17 in the UK, which is based at Duxford (see Sally B on the web).