[mhackl]

I attended the fifth annual Commemorative Air Force hangar dance last night in Jenks (Tulsa, OK). This is a great event, I would highly recommend you attend if your local CAF chapter holds these events. These dances are a blast and a great way to support the CAF.

The evening included a Silent Auction, a fantastic photo and uniform display, 18-piece Big Band w/ singers, P-51 Mustangs "Miss America" and , a Sikorsky UH-34 Choctaw "Ugly Angel", There was also several aircraft on display outside the hangar. When I finally made it outside the only aircraft that remained was the American Airlines DC-3 that was restored here in Tulsa and flown to the AA museum. An Albatross, Mitchell, Mustang, Texans, and Liberator were all there at one point in the day.

I have to say that the coolest thing about these dances are all the people dressed in WWII/40s outfits. I'd say out of about 5000 attendees 1500 to 2000 of the were in costume. Very cool event, attend if you get the chance!


Here are a few quick pics from the end of the night. My camera's AF was on the fritz so they may be a little blurry.

[STARMAN 352ND]

Sounds like a fun filled event.
JP

[Mr. Football]

That is really cool! What a great idea!

I wonder if the Lone Star Flight Museum has a similar event? If not, they should.

Thanks for sharing your pics!

[hworth18]

Thanks for the pics Mark.. I should have went, but I am still not feeling to well.. My stepson had a GREAT time though...

[mustangdriver]

That looks like a very well done dance. We have one here in Pittsburgh every September. They are always a good time.

[Warhawk]

Thanks for the review and pictures, it looks like they did a great job! Our Sqdn. (CAF-West Houston) is planning a hangar dance for next spring. Do you have any more pics to share , and are you a CAF member?

Tim