Wings Over Houston 2020
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
Tora Tora Tora
Tora, Tora, Tora began in 1972, when six replica Japanese aircraft used in the movie of the same name were donated to the CAF. The Gulf Coast Wing requested assignment of the aircraft and began developing an act for presentation at air shows. The act debuted at the Galveston Air Show on June 25, 1972. By 1977, Tora had gained national exposure.
B-25
Built by North American Aviation, the B-25 Mitchell first entered service during World War II in 1941. The Devil Dog is a B-25J-30-NC. The Serial Number is 44-86758. She was built in Fairfax - Kansas City, Kansas in early 1945. Owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force and stationed at Georgetown Municipal, Georgetown, TX. demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
P-63
Developed by Bell Aircraft, the P-63 Kingcobra first entered service during World War II in 1943. The P-63 was not accepted for combat use by the United States Army Air Forces. However, it was deployed during World War II by the Soviet Air Force. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
B-25
Built by North American Aviation, the B-25 Mitchell first entered service during World War II in 1941. The Devil Dog is a B-25J-30-NC. The Serial Number is 44-86758. She was built in Fairfax - Kansas City, Kansas in early 1945. Owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force and stationed at Georgetown Municipal, Georgetown, TX. demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
C-45
Built by Beech Aircraft, the C-45/D18S entered service in World War II. Sporting tail number N197L, the twin-engine tail dragger is painted in Navy livery and marked as a USN JRB Navigator. She carries two Pratt & Whitney R-985 radial engines generating 450 horsepower each. The aircraft was manufactured in 1947 and is now configured inside to seat six, including pilot and co-pilot. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
P-51
Developed by North American Aviation, the P-51 Mustang first entered service during World War II in 1942. This P-51D-30NT Mustang registered as N51VF and named Shangri-La is owned by Fiftyone Flight LLC, Montgomery, TX. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
Mig-15
Developed by Mikoyan-Gurevich, the MiG-15 entered service with the Soviet Union in 1949. Korean war era aircraft. This particular Mig-15 was Chinese Air Force 2071 but is now wearing Soviet Air Force serial 996. Operated by Wings of Hope based out of St. Louis, MO. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
F-35
This F-35 is from the 388th Fighter Wing, Hill AFB, Utah. The pilot is Capt. Kristin “Beo” Wolfe. She was an experienced F-22 Raptor pilot prior to transitioning to the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. She is a graduate of the University of Alabama with a major in chemical engineering. Demonstrated at Wings Over Houston, Oct 10, 2020. Ellington Field, Houston, TX.
