About this Event
Friday, September 23, 2022 – “Opening Night” - USS Midway Museum flight deck
A special film presentation of “Into Flight Once More,” presented by the Tunison Foundation, DC-3 Society, Benovia Winery & Sound Off Films. The documentary highlights the D-Day Squadron and their courageous 2019 mission to cross the Atlantic for the 75th Anniversary of D-Day -an amazing feat to participate and celebrate the end of WWII in Normandy, France.
The film is narrated by Academy Award nominated actor and veteran advocate Gary Sinise. Introduction trailers will include the Legends of Carrier Aviation produced by the Tailhook Association & Speed & Angels Productions. Many of the aviation Legends will be in attendance to celebrate 100 years of carrier aviation.
Flight dress is encouraged; Anything related to flight; wings, flight suits, flight jackets, rotary contraptions, etc. We will have media presence and 3 photographers capturing the VIP's and distinguished guest (YOU) on the Red Carpet.
A Film Panel with the D-Day Squadron crew members and 100 years young, WWII paratrooper Tom Rice who dropped on the same drop zone as he did on D-Day for the 75th Anniversary commemoration ceremony.
"Into Flight Once More Film Trailer: https://ddaysquadron.org/our-film/
Event Timeline:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Happy Hour, light Horderves will be served.
Entertainment will be performed by the sensational "Sweethearts of Swing"
7:00 pm Film Presentation
8:30 pm Film Panel
9:00 Party Ends
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
USS Midway Museum, 910 North Harbor Drive, San Diego, United States
USD 150.00