WHEN: August 2 , 2008.
NOTE! This is 1 week earlier than normal meeting date due to the Hillsboro International Air Show that occurs August 8 through the 10th.
Doors open at 10:00 A.M. for socializing (1 and 1/4 hours before start of general meeting.).
Meeting ends at 2 PM.
Meeting Dates in 2008 are February 09, May 10, August 02, and November 08.
| Beaverton Elks Lodge |
| 3500 SW 104th Avenue |
| Beaverton, Oregon 97005-1941 |
| http://www.beavertonelks.org/ |
The building is at the end of 104th Avenue, which is one block past Thrifty Car Rental after you have turned onto 104th Avenue off of Canyon Road (Highway 8) in Beaverton. (See 8th AFHS meeting directions page)
PROGRAM: What has 4 engines, flies at night on intruder missions, was purposely rammed by an enemy twin engine bomber when it ran out of bullets? Come to the August meeting to hear what Roland Fisher has to say about this - and other missions -- that he flew on during World War II in the Pacific.
LUNCH MENU: $10.00 per plate (Price may be different) which includes gratuity. Meal will be a hot buffet line sit down dinner with condiments and salad with coffee or tea.
►Note! Call Tom Philo at 503-591-3227 ONLY
if you are planning to EAT at the meeting - by May
8, 2008 so he can get a headcount for the lodge chef.
You can e-mail him with this information at: secretary
@ 8thafhsoregon.com
Meetings are open to everyone. There is no cost to attend. You do not have to be a member in order to attend a meeting.
This non-profit organization is a great way to learn about the 8th Air Force in its roll in defeating Germany during World War II. The meeting is valuable to anyone interested in the history of WWII air combat.
People interested in learning more about the 8thAF, or to pass on what they know to others concerning the 8th AF contribution and other aviation unit histories that brought victory to the Allies in the European theatre of war (ETO) or other combat theatres, are encouraged to join the Oregon Chapter. Please fill out a membership form at the meeting.
The annual dues is $10. In addition, you have to join the national organization whose dues are $25 a year. The national chapter puts out a quarterly magazine while the Oregon chapter puts out a quarterly newsletter.
There are currently 82 members who flew combat missions during WW II. We have members from the 15th, 10th, 12th and 5th AF, and members who flew combat in the Navy, Marines, Air Force from WW II, Korea, thru Vietnam, and the minor wars in-between.
To join the Oregon Chapter fill out the application form and present it to the treasurer. The form can also be picked up at the meeting.