114th Aviation Company Reunion 2001

FACT SHEET

Salute to Veterans Corporation presents:
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration 2001

Dates:
FREE Airshows:
Sat., May 26, and Sun., May 27, 10 a.m. - 4p.m. daily

FREE Parade:
Mon., May 28, downtown Columbia (Broadway), 10 a.m.

Airshow Location:
Columbia Regional Airport, about 15 miles south of Columbia, MO., on Hwy 63 S. Columbia is located in mid-Missouri on 1-70, about halfway between Kansas City & St. Louis. Airshow closed to fly-ins.

Price:
Airshow and Parking are both FREE to the public, who are invited as guests of the Salute to Veterans Corporation. Schedule is subject to weather.

Purpose:
The Salute to Veterans Corporation, a private not-for-profit Missouri company, presents this annual tribute to veterans and active-duty military personnel. Supported by 3000 volunteers, it is funded by contributions from individuals, corporations and associations. It is an excellent family activity.

Airshow Features:
Over 50 WWI and WWII aircraft on the ground and flying - including the WWI Dawn Patrol and modem military aircraft demonstration teams — plus a military heroes autograph tent and interactive ground displays, especially for children. Also featured are military bands, drill teams and reunion groups such as the Tuskegee Airmen and W.A.S.P. (Women Air Forces Service Pilots). Food, beverage and souvenir concessions are on site.

Accessibility:
The event is fully accessible. Due to extremely limited parking, visitors are advised to ride the shuttle buses ($2 per person round trip) from points north at the U of Missouri-Columbia Heames Center Parking Lot at Stadium Blvd. (Hwy 740), or from points south at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport, Hwy 63 S.

Parade:
The Salute to Veterans Parade is 100+ units with floats, bands, marching military groups and a flyover of military aircraft. The Parade begins at 10 a.m. as the US Army Golden Knights parachute into five intersections on Broadway St. in downtown Columbia. The Parade is followed by a Military Ceremony at the Veterans Memorials at the Boone County Courthouse, Walnut St. in Columbia.

Restrictions:
No Smoking; No Alcohol; No Coolers of any size; No Skates, Skate Boards or Bicycles; No Pets; No Sales, Soliciting, Petitioning or Political Activities.

More Information call:
Airshow Hotline (573) 443-2651