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Copyright © 2000-2007
Martlesham Heath
Aviation Society.
Website
by LBL
19-8-2008
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Re-dedication of US Air Museum at RAF Duxford
27 September 2002
Photos Copyright © 2002 Tarkey Barker
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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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Still not a common sight - armed policemen
in the UK. |
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Mr George Bush being escorted to a waiting
car. |
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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."
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As he boards the bus, US Naval Intelligence
Capt. Steve Richason salutes a rating from RAF Mildenhall. |
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Ed Malo signing pictures. |
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Don Strait signing pictures. To Don's
right is Robert Dunnett and to Don's left is Anna Hogan,
organizer of the Lowestoft show.
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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. |
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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). |
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