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REUNION 2009

The planning for the 2009 Reunion of the units of the 145th CAB is on going.  The dates so far are Wed 30 Sept 2009 to Sunday 4 Oct 2009. Much of the activities being on Wright-Patterson Airforce Base with the main banquet at the Air Museum. Andrea Smith is the Reunion chairperson with Frank Maus assisting, and Gary Coppes also agreed to help with the Reunion. More volunteers are needed. Start making your plans and check back here for updated info.

Hotel information, the details are still being worked on
When details are firmed up I'll add info in HOTEL INFO above

  The Holiday Inn Dayton North has blocked 70 deluxe guestrooms available from Wednesday 9/30/09 through Monday 10/05/09. They are at the rate of
$85 + tax. There is a complimentary hospitality room.
                         Holiday Inn Dayton North
                         2301 Wagner Ford Road
                         Dayton, Ohio 45414
                          937-278-4871
Check-in time: 3:00 pm. Check-out time 12:00 pm
Their sleeping rooms are comfortable and spacious. Each room has a work area, remote control TV, pay per view movies and complimentary high speedinternet access. Each room is equipped with coffee, coffee maker, iron, ironing board and hair dryer. A number of the rooms are on the inside of their atrium and overlook the pool area and game room. (They have 215 luxurious guest rooms and 16 two-room suites with kitchenettes. Their suites feature a separate living room with a sofa sleeper and a king size bedroom, each suite being equipped with microwave and refrigerator.) They have a free shuttle to/from the National Museum of the United States Air Force and to/from Dayton International Airport. There are two malls (Dayton Mall and Beaver Creek Mall) that are also accessible with the shuttle. The Air Museum is a short easy access from the hotel.
When making reservations ask for the inside rooms. Smoking/Nonsmoking and accessible rooms available.
 In the atrium is a large gathering area, an intimate area. They have a workout facility, an indoor pool and whirlpool. For the person looking for fun, the Holidome offers Ping Pong, billiards, Air Hockey and Foosball. They also have "Pop-A-Shot" Basketball and Arcade Games.
 Holiday Inn Dayton North is located to major points of attractions. Among these are Wright Patterson Air Force Base, The Historical Oregon District, Carillon Historical Park, Cox Arboretum, Packard Museum, and local shopping.
 They have a restaurant on site called Zach's, but 2 minutes away are numerous restaurants such as: Cracker Barrel, O'Charley's, Bob Evans, Red Lobster, Ryan's Steakhouse, Damon's, Outback Steak House, Lonestar Steakhouse, Joe's Crab Shack and Don Pablos, just to name a few.
 Zach's Restaurant: offers a casual, relaxing atmosphere, along with a new menu. Hours are from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm for breakfast and lunch and  5:00 pm - 10:00 pm for dinner. Registry Lounge: Is casual, sophisticated gathering spot with soft set living room style furnishings.
 Holiday Inn Dayton North is easy access to the highway. Take I-75 to Wagner Ford Road, exit 57B. They are a couple miles south of I-70 and only 8 miles from Dayton International Airport.
 
Schedule ideas, the details are still be worked on.
Friday 10/2/09 This will be a tour of Dayton with special stops at: Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center, Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center, Wright Brothers Memorial, Carillon Historical Park, and the Historical Oregon District. Huffman Prairie Flying Field. This national historic landmark is located at Gate 16-A on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The 84-acre pasture is where the Wrights undertook the difficult and dangerous task of creating a dependable, fully controllable airplane and training themselves to be pilots. The field looks just as it did when the Wright Brothers flew here. Huffman Prairie Flying Field and Interpretive Center The Huffman Prairie Interpretive Center is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and features exhibits on the Wrights' activities at the flying field and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
http://www.nps.gov/daav/pla_fac_huffmanprairie.htm
Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center Wright-Dunbar Interpretive Center is part of the Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and features exhibits on not only the Wright Brothers but their friend and internationally acclaimed poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Wright Brothers Memorial Erected by Daytonians in 1940 on Wright Hill to honor Wilbur and Orville Wright as the inventors of the airplane. Carillon Historical Park Home of the 1905 Wright Flyer III, the world's first practical airplane. If time permits we can tour the Air Museum Friday afternoon.
On Saturday 10/03/09 early: The National Museum of the United States Air Force. The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum. Over 300 aircraft and missiles including the Wright Flyer, the Stealth Fighter and JFK's Air Force One. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil
Saturday 10/3/09 Dinner Under the Wings   The National Aviation Museum is reserved for the 145th for four hours. This is guaranteed to be a night you will remember and talk about. The menu is being worked on - but I've been told that the food is excellent as well as the program. There is enough time for suggestions and special request. We have the three major buildings to tour on our own. There is one section designated for the banquet with food and beverage.
 
 

 
On a sad note
Richard K Smith 80th Trans Det, 121st  AML and his wife Andrea volunteered to head up the 2009 Reunion for us, but it was not to be, Richard passed away very suddenly March 31, 2007.

SMITH Richard K. Smith, age 63, of Westerville, Saturday, March 31, 2007, at St. Ann's Hospital. Member of St. Paul Catholic Church in Westerville. U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War. Member of Armed Forces Community Relations Council, Vietnam Veteran War, Inc., Post 8, V.F.W. Post #15036, 145th Combat Aviation Vietnam Assoc. and American Legion Post #0443. Survived by loving wife of 39 years, Andrea M.; children, Timmothy K. (Marcie) Smith of Westerville, Chris (Mike) Langhans of Westerville and Matthew Smith of Orlando, Fla.; 2 granddaughters; 1 sister; and 4 brothers; numerous nieces and nephews. Graveside service and burial will be held 2 p.m. Thursday, April 5, 2007, at Northlawn Memory Gardens in Westerville. Arrangements by the MORELAND FUNERAL HOME, Westerville, Oh. Friends, if they wish, may contribute to the American Red Cross, Columbus Area Chapter, 995 East Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43205.       Published in The Columbus Dispatch on 4/4/2007.

 

REUNION 2007 REPORT