56th Fighter Group Symposium
The Military Art Gallery
in conjunction with
The Yankee Air Force
is proud to announce a symposium featuring some of the greatest American
Aces of World War II. These pilots flew with the legendary 56th Fighter
Group, forever known as "Zemke's Wolfpack", and became the highest scoring
fighter group in Air Force history.
The symposium is scheduled for Saturday, August 4th at the Yankee Air
Force Museum at Willow Run Airport.
A Wolfpack Salute
a new print by Roy Grinnel to be sign by these World War II Aces.
| Scheduled to appear are: |
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Col. Francis 'Gabby' Gabreski
28 victories in WW II
6 ½ victories in Korea |
Lt General Gerry Johnson
16 ½ victories in WW II |
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Col. Walker 'Bud' Mahurin
19 Victories in WW II
3 ½ Victories in Korea |
Canceled do to medical reasons
Squadron Leader Mike Gladych, Polish
Air Force
scored 10 victories while flying as one of several Polish exchange
pilots with the 56th, 17 total in WW II |
The Symposium will be held as part of the "Fighter Days" fly-in and aerial
demonstration that will occur on the weekend of 4 & 5August 2001. In addition
to the symposium, the aces will be available to meet and greet the public
in the museum at various times during the day.
Cost of Symposium Tickets: $50.00 Includes: 2 days admission to "Fighter
Days", and the Symposium on Saturday Night.
Tables of 10 available - $500.00
Tickets available from:
The Military Art Gallery
57 Macomb Place
Mt. Clemens, MI 48043
by phone (810) 463-9466 or from our secure shop site:
Symposium Tickets: $50.00
add $2.50 shipping and handling
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