Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Serving Midwest Aviation Since 1960
Vintage planes, beautiful weather, professional reenactment make for a perfect day
In a spectacular vision for spectators, the PV-2 Harpoon, Howard 500, and Corsair fly together over the field at the Ray Fagen Memorial Air Show.
Bombs Away was the theme of this year's show. Here, the B-25 Paper Doll flies through the impressive pyro mock battle. With reenactment players during the day and the mock battle in the evening, visitors were reminded that the freedom we share today was paid for, and continues to be paid for by the lives of men and women willing to fight for the entire country.
The AeroShell Aerobatic Team flying the North American Advance Trainer. A T-6 Texan is nicknamed "The Pilot Maker."
The magnificent tail of a B-25 wtih two p-40s in sight creates a unique image.
The Japanese Zero, provides incredibly rare images.
The B-25 'Paper Doll' pictured here is a perment display at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum. For more info, visit www.fagenfighterswwIImuseum.org
The B-17 Aluminum Overcast settles in for a landing.
The American Legion presents the flag at the show's opening. From the sign at the entrance of the Ray Fagen Memorial Airshow to the visions created in the skies, visitors were reminded the reason for this event is to honor the veterans who fought to keep the United States of America the land of the free and the home of the brave.
Crowds gathered off the runway to watch the spectacular air show. Pictured here are Jackson (5), Josephine (6) Violet (4) Lucy (7) with her umbrella, and Jacey (3) seated on the blanket. Andrea Wagner keeps an eye on the kids.
The Ray Fagen Memorial Air Show of June 20 was a day of tribute to World War II Veterans, to commemorate their sacrifices, their contributions to the freedom we hold so dear. The American Legion was on hand to present the flag at the show's opening, a ceremony for which the crowd was on its feet, hands over their hearts.
Watching the Japanese Zero maneuver through sunny skies above the Lenzen-Roe Memorial Airport caused many to contemplate how folks who experienced seeing the Japanese Zero's deft turns, dives, and speed during World War II must have felt.
The reenactment of tanks, soldiers, and gunfire at the foot of the hill behind the hangar museum was realistic enough to bring tears to the eyes of those who reflected on the very real war it represented. Repeated during the course of a day, the statement that freedom isn't free was readily brought to the minds and lips of attendees.
The B-25, named Paper Doll, was taken out of its display area at the Fagen Fighters WWII Museum and sent into the sky, creating a magnificent view for spectators. The PV-2 Harpoon, Howard 500, and Corsair also flew, sometimes together for all eyes turned skyward.
In contrast, the AeroShell Aerobatic Team's light, signature red and white aircraft wowed spectators with precision formation flying throughout the course of the day. The red and white aircraft with their smoke trails readily drew stares and compliments.
Music was part of the day's
Evening brought a spectacular though truly chilling pyro show as 1940s aircraft flew through billows of smoke indicative of the show's theme, Bombs Away.
"The day belongs to the 40's," said Evan Fagen, grandson of Raymond Alva Fagen (1918-2010). "We want to honor grandpa and his generation, the greatest generation."
The Ray Fagen Memorial Air Show does just that. Salute!
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