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                        LATEST NEWS!!

1/12/ 2012
Had a good conversation with George, K6ZE, one of the living members of the Tuskegee Airmen. He taught electronics and code to the fighter pilots during WWII. He is going on 92 and has arthritis bad in his legs and feet. He isn't motivated to get on the net of late, but said he would listen to us. A new movie titled Red Tails about the Tuskegee Airmen is to view at all theaters on Jan 20, 2012.

1/8/2012

We would like to congratulate our new Operations Officer, Rob, WA6GYG. He was elected by other members of this fine group. We know he will uphold the standards set by out past member Mel Crain, W7YOF.

We would like to welcome our latest members Mike Capman, W8DMZ, # 518 and John Palese, WB9JPH, # 519 to our esteemed group.

Our commander, Boyd, W0BUW is asking for information from any of you would  to be included in the next edition of Wings which will be published shortly.  Please send articles and/or pictures via e-mail in any format.

Propagation is improving and we usually have 10 - 15 members checking in daily and more on Sunday. Go to your QRZ.COM site to check band propagation daily.

11-7-11

Please read article at bottom submitted by Bob, K6CUK on C-47 glider operations in WWII.

11-7-11

We just received a report that Johnny, # 496 has also joined the ranks of our Silent Key's. He died Saturday October 29, as a result of having lung cancer for some time. We again are very sorry to lose such a warrior and offer our prayers to his family. We will miss that strong signal from Cabin John, MD.

10-27-11: We are again saddened to report that our Operations Officer, Mel Crain, #222, has joined the ranks of the Silent Keys. Mel was an active member, and always on the net or let us all know he was going to be busy. When he missed a couple days we had the local P.D. make a check at Mels house where they found him deceased from apparent natural causes. Mel had the unique ability to laugh at any shortcoming, and made new members and guests as welcome as long time members on the net. You were an inspiration Mel; I learned from you!

10-12-11: Boyd has added contact info in the Member's Data page, and also added several member photo's on 'second page'. All the 'goodies' are posted in the store so give it a look and order all those AFFC items you can't live without!

10-08-11:
Welcome to the Air Forces Flyers Club net. This site is operated by and is the property of the members of this historic and patriotic group of people from all wars and all branches of the military, who served as pilots, aircrew, ground support and air traffic controllers. If you meet this criteria and are an amateur radio operator we invite you to download the membership application below and submit it for membership. 

We are saddened to report that our Commander, Norm Friedman, has entered the ranks of the Silent Keys. Norm (W6ORD) was member number 59. Norm was 88 years old. He flew his first combat sortie in a B-24 on D-Day, June 6, 1944, which was also his 21'st birthday. Gods Speed, Norm... You were a friend and you will be missed. Click this link for a review of Norms distinguished career:
http://airmedal.org/freidman.htm

Boyd L. VanHorn (W0BUW), #493 was nominated by the membership and confirmed as our new Commander. Boyd retired from the USAF as a Colonel and resides in Edmond, OK with his dog Charly. Boyd is easily accessed on the daily Flyers net, on Skype, or by email: b.vanhorn@sbcglobal.net .

I'm Carl McLelland (KF7GJO), #503; presently assigned as Supply Officer. I've taken over as Webmaster upon the promotion of Boyd to Commander. Like my predecessor I have a lot of ideas on improving the site, but that requires your assistance. I'm available on the net almost daily, Skype, or email at carlynneracing@sbcglobal.net . I would like to publish a little bit of information on our members and their interests besides amateur radio. If you'll send photo's and a little information I can print you have my word I won't publish any information you want kept private. 

For instance, I'm your 'resident expert' in sports car racing and member #506, Carl Schlieder our resident expert in Marlin fishing. But how many folks know that our  Commander, Boyd, is also our resident expert at Fly Fishing?  



                     
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National Commander - Boyd VanHorn W0BUW

Deputy Commander - Paul Swearingen W9PJF

Executive Officer - Everett Worell W4WJJ

Operations - Rob, WA6GYG

Treasurer - Troy Hanson WB0LMH

Supply Officer - Carl McLelland KF7GJO 

Web Master - Carl McLelland KF7GJO