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DAMF Galleries

2024

Chipmunk & Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel
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Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz
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Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel
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Chipmunk during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel
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Chipmunk & L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz
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L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz
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Ercoupe during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Ercoupe during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Amazing aerial photos during Sun 'n Fun, by Ricardo von Puttkammer
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Amazing aerial photos during Sun 'n Fun, by Ricardo von Puttkammer
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Amazing areal photos by Ricardo von Puttkammer
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Panchito flew in an air-to-air photo mission during Sun 'n Fun. Photo by unknown.
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How do you teach kids about WWII? You teach the teachers. Larry Kelley speaks to High School teachers at Sun 'n Fun. Photo by John Doran
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A view from the wing of Panchito during Sun 'n Fun. Thank you NOAA for letting us park in your hanger. Photo by Larry Kelley
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Larry Kelley & John Doran in Panchito on the flight down to Sun'n Fun in Lakeland, FL. Photo by Larry Kelley.
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Larry Kelley during an interview with the Florida Aviation Network.
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A new addition to DAMF. Thank you Mike McCabe for donating this WWII airport beacon. This was used at an airport in Corpus Christi, TX. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Gaylord Lentz & Rich Applebaum drove to Naples, NY, to pick up this working beacon. Thank you Brent and Kevin for loading the beacon for its trip to Delaware. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Repairing a one-of-a-kind. Larry Kelley fixing a 7" crack in Panchito's plexiglass top turret dome. Photo by John Doran
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KT Budde-Jones sporting the latest head gear. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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KT Budde-Jones sporting the latest head gear. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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SIC Training by Sabrina Kipp. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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SIC Training by Sabrina Kipp. Photo by KT Budde-Jones
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Fire Safety Training. Photo by KT Budde-Jones
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Larry Kelley presenting John Doran with the prestigious Special Award - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Master mechanic Max Hodges sporting the latest B-25 Wright R-2600 60wt makeup. Good for the complexion and does wonders for your hair! Photo by Larry Kelley
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Playing Whack-a-Mole with those pesky oil leaks, but we have them all now! We'll be back in the air soon! Photo by Larry Kelley
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Panchito is getting a new #9 cylinder in Engine No. 2... Lots of fun at DAMF! Come join the fun and have 60 wt "Bomber Blood" dripping in your hair! Photo by Larry Kelley
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Mark Gulch working on the rudder. Photo by John Doran
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Doug Vogel working on the cowl flaps. Photo by John Doran
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Kevin McPeek polishing the nose cowl. Photo by John Doran
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Our first big work day in January. Annuals required on three airplanes. Photo by Brian White
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Only 56 spark plugs to go! Photo by Brian White
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Working on the Chipmunk. Photo by Brian White
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Larry Kelley bleeding the brakes on Panchito. Photo by Sabrina Kipp
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2023

Wings & Wheels

Thanks to the sponsors of the 15th annual Wings & Wheels, held on October 7th.
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Chorman Spraying Team aircraft. Photo by John Doran
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Naval Academy Parachute Team, with an Army trainer. Photo by Dave Skocik
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Flour bomber team. DAMF took 2nd place! Photo by Dave Skocik
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Dave Skocik's 1960 T-Bird. Photo by Dave Skocik
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ALOFT AeroArchitects Team. Photo by Dave Skocik
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Martinsburg

WWII Veteran Cliff Ward visits Panchito. Photo by John Doran
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The Silk family from Sterling, VA. Photo by John Doran
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The crowd helps push Panchito onto the ramp. Photo by John Doran
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Oshkosh

Reenactors arriving Panchito for the mission at Oshkosh. Photo by John Freedman
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Zippy Zahairis and reenactors at Panchito. Photo by John Freedman
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Reenactor Pilot Zippy Zahairis - Photo by John Freedman
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Panchito crew to Oshkosh. Pilots Sabrina Kipp and Ciara McGurk with Maya Duncan-White. Photo by Brian White
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Sabrina Kipp & Ciara McGurk in charge on the way to Oshkosh! Photo by Brian White
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Face Book Post. Photo by Brian White.
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Face Book Post. Photo by Maya Duncan-White
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B-25 Lineup at Oshkosh. Photo by Live Cam.
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Panchito at Oshkosh. Photo by DAMF
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WWII Vets honored in front of Panchito.
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Panchito's Mexican connection worked its charm again. Congratulations to Rodrigo and Jessica!
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Panchito taking off at the Reading Air Show. Photo by Nick Chismar. See Brock Kerchner's testimonial in "News & Testimonials"
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Congratulation Tom Reilly on his induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.
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Here’s a picture of Tom Reilly with his wife Suzie at Tom’s induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. A picture of Tom wearing a tie is as rare as a photo of Bigfoot!
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Panchito Fly-By of Fort Miles for Delaware Defense Days
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Sun 'n Fun

Early morning departure - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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On our way - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Flight to Florida - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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John & Gaylord in the student seats - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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John in the jump seat - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Gaylord chilling - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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View from the bombadier position - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Norfolk Naval Station, VA - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Flying over the carriers - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Gaylord in the bombadier seat - Photo by Gaylord Lentz
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Time to clean the plane - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Nice shadow - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Visit from the air show cheerleaders - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Kyle cleaning - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Future bomber pilots - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Larry Kelley giving a lecture on the Doolittle Raid - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Lakeland police force - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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F35 pilots love our B25 - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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More F35 pilots - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Blue Angels Fat Albert - Photo by KT Budde-Jones
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P51 escort - photo by Bill Rozek
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Breakfast at the Lake Alfred Diner - photo by Paul Sanchez
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Our favorite waitress Rubie - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sid Jones - Photo by KT Budde-Jones
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Early morning flight - Photo by Bill Rozek
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Sid Jones & KT Budde-Jones - Photo by KT Budde-Jones
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Fireworks at Sun 'n Fun - video by Bill Rozek

The Mezzanine classroom & photo/news gallery. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Our 1944 Willys Jeep. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Mitchell Inspecting - Photo by Bill Rozek
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Jeep inspector - Mitchell the Cat. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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John Doran working on the engine overhaul. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Original engine block. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Bill Rozek polishing the canopy in preparation for Sun 'n Fun. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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That's a lot of wing to polish! Harry Fox & Kevin McPeek. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Harry Fox polishing. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Bill Rozek polishing the top turret. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Smokehouse Flying Club visit from Leesburg, VA. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Max Hodges greasing the rudder fittings. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Charlie Quandt getting into the engine, supervised by John Doran. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Pulling out Panchito for an engine test. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Chipmunk in the background waiting its turn. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sprucing up the hanger. This is the 8' x 12' poster from the 2022 Sun 'n Fun. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Getting ready for Sun 'n Fun. Harry Fox & Kevin McPeek polishing Panchito. Photo by Bill Rozek
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Harry Fox & Kevin McPeek polishing Panchito. Photo by Bill Rozek
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Kevin McPeek polishing Panchito. Photo by Bill Rozek
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Mike Moore polishing Panchito. Photo by Bill Rozek
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Landing Gear test

Brake tool invention by Max Hodges & John Doran

2022

It's time for the annual inspections. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Brian opening inspection ports on Panchito. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Gaylord & Charlie on the Chipmunk. Photo by Rich Applebaum
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The final Silver Goblet ceremony held for Dick Cole and the Doolittle Raiders
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Larry Kelley visiting Jimmy Doolittle's gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery.
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Work Day to Empty the Hanger - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Work Day to Move Tim Patterson's Beechcraft 18 for Engine Test - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Tim Patterson's Beechcraft 18 - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Time for Engine Test - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Time for Engine Test - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Wings Over North Georgia Air Show
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Gaylord Lentz & John Doran, party animals, at the Wings & Wheels party (W&W was cancelled due to Hurricane Ian)
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Wings & Wheels - Getting ready: Clearing out the hanger to wash the planes
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Wings & Wheels - Getting ready: Gaylord Lentz and his 1963 Ford Falcon with the Beach 18 in the background
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by Randy Jennings
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by Nicole Peirson
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by Nicole Peirson
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by John Doran
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by Larry Kelley
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Joint Base Andrews - Air Force 75th Anniversary - Photo by Bill Rozek
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NY International Airshow - NY State Troopers & Orange County Sheriff's Dept, thank you for providing airshow security!
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NY International Airshow - the Crew, Syd Jones, Charlie Quandt, Chrisy Hastings, Sabrina Kipp, Larry Kelley, Gaylord Lentz, Kyle Takakjian, KT, Budde-Jones
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NY International Airshow - Charlie Quandt
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NY International Airshow
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Gaylord Lentz in the Bombardier's position. Photo by Gaylord Lentz
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NY International Airshow - Larry Kelly & Syd Jones
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Oshkosh - A Panchito Proposal
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Oshkosh - Congratulations to Anthony and Katelyn
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Oshkosh Photo by Randy Jennings
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Bomber Line-up at Oshkosh
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On the way to Oshkosh - Sabrina Kipp & Erin Hambrick
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Oshkosh - Getting Panchito Cleaned Up. (no speedos thankfully!) Photo by Rick Heilman
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Oshkosh - Wash Under the Arms! A big thanks to the cleaning crew. Photo by Jim McSherry
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Reading Air Show. Photo by johnos.photography
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Reading Air Show. Photo by johnos.photography
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Reading Air Show. Photo by johnos.photography
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Reading Air Show - the Boss
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Reading Air Show
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Reading Air Show
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Reading Air Show
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Reading Air Show - the Crew
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SIC Class - August
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SIC Class - August
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SIC Class - April
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SIC Class - April
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SIC Class - April
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Sun'n Fun Airshow - Panchito / B1 Crew - Photo by Sgt. Holly Cook
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Sun 'n Fun Airshow - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun Airshow - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Shaw AFB Airshow
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Shaw AFB Airshow
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Shaw AFB Airshow - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Shaw AFB Airshow - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Shaw AFB Airshow - John Doran with future pilot - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Shaw AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Ron Covais with our Navion - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Dover AFB Air Show - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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2021

Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Sun 'n Fun Crew - Larry Kelley, Chrisy Hastings, Sabrina Kipp, Syd Jones, Bob Ferguson, John Doran, Rich Applebaum
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2020 - DAMF Wings Over Sussex County, DE

L19 with Panchito - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Ron Covais with Chipmunk - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Tiger Moth - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Tiger Moth with Senator McDowell & Calvin Peacock - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Twin Beach - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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L16 Spot - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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L19 - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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Panchito with Sabrina Kipp - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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P51 Escort - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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P51 Escort - Photo by Rich Applebaum
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The Crew
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September 2020 - Arsenal of Democracy Flyover

See article under NEWS

Aerial photographers Chris Rose & Josh Cochran in back of Panchito. Photo by Bill Rozek
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C47 view of Panchito. Photo by Lyndse Constable
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Video by Bill Rozek

2019

2019 TICO Warbird Airshow
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2019 Melbourne Air and Space Show
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April 2019 DAMF Flight Training Program
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2019 Andrews AFB Airshow
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2019 Salisbury MD Wings and Wheels
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2019 Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend
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2019 Ocean City, MD Airshow
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2019 Oshkosh EAA Airventure
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2019 Dover AFB Airshow
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2019 Wings and Wheels Airshow in Georgetown, DE
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2019 Atlanta Airshow
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October 2019 DAMF Flight Training Program
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2018

April 2018 DAMF Flight Training Program
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2018 AOPA Wings and Wheels Open House - Frederick, MD
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2018 Mid-Atlantic Air Museum World War II Weekend
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August 2018 DAMF Flight Training Program
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2018 New York Airshow
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2018 Atlanta Airshow
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Videos

Videos from the DAMF's Panchito's recent appearance at the 2019 NY International Airshow, Stewart International Airport, NY (Courtesy of Mr. Steven Holzinger)

Saturday, August 24th, 2019 Sunday, August 25th, 2019 WWII Veteran, Joe Bigley

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DAMF Galleries

Chipmunk & Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel

Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz

Navion during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel

Chipmunk during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Doug Vogel

Chipmunk & L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum

L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz

L-19 during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Gaylord Lentz

Ercoupe during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum

Ercoupe during Delaware Defense Day flyover. Photo by Rich Applebaum

Amazing aerial photos during Sun 'n Fun, by Ricardo von Puttkammer

Amazing aerial photos during Sun 'n Fun, by Ricardo von Puttkammer

Amazing areal photos by Ricardo von Puttkammer

Panchito flew in an air-to-air photo mission during Sun 'n Fun. Photo by unknown.

How do you teach kids about WWII? You teach the teachers. Larry Kelley speaks to High School teachers at Sun 'n Fun. Photo by John Doran

A view from the wing of Panchito during Sun 'n Fun. Thank you NOAA for letting us park in your hanger. Photo by Larry Kelley

Larry Kelley & John Doran in Panchito on the flight down to Sun'n Fun in Lakeland, FL. Photo by Larry Kelley.

Larry Kelley during an interview with the Florida Aviation Network.

A new addition to DAMF. Thank you Mike McCabe for donating this WWII airport beacon. This was used at an airport in Corpus Christi, TX. Photo by Rich Applebaum

Gaylord Lentz & Rich Applebaum drove to Naples, NY, to pick up this working beacon. Thank you Brent and Kevin for loading the beacon for its trip to Delaware. Photo by Rich Applebaum

Repairing a one-of-a-kind. Larry Kelley fixing a 7" crack in Panchito's plexiglass top turret dome. Photo by John Doran

KT Budde-Jones sporting the latest head gear. Photo by Rich Applebaum

KT Budde-Jones sporting the latest head gear. Photo by Rich Applebaum

SIC Training by Sabrina Kipp. Photo by Rich Applebaum

SIC Training by Sabrina Kipp. Photo by KT Budde-Jones

Fire Safety Training. Photo by KT Budde-Jones

Larry Kelley presenting John Doran with the prestigious Special Award - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Master mechanic Max Hodges sporting the latest B-25 Wright R-2600 60wt makeup. Good for the complexion and does wonders for your hair! Photo by Larry Kelley

Playing Whack-a-Mole with those pesky oil leaks, but we have them all now! We'll be back in the air soon! Photo by Larry Kelley

Panchito is getting a new #9 cylinder in Engine No. 2... Lots of fun at DAMF! Come join the fun and have 60 wt "Bomber Blood" dripping in your hair! Photo by Larry Kelley

Mark Gulch working on the rudder. Photo by John Doran

Doug Vogel working on the cowl flaps. Photo by John Doran

Kevin McPeek polishing the nose cowl. Photo by John Doran

Our first big work day in January. Annuals required on three airplanes. Photo by Brian White

Only 56 spark plugs to go! Photo by Brian White

Working on the Chipmunk. Photo by Brian White

Larry Kelley bleeding the brakes on Panchito. Photo by Sabrina Kipp

Mitchel on duty...

Thanks to the sponsors of the 15th annual Wings & Wheels, held on October 7th.

Chorman Spraying Team aircraft. Photo by John Doran

Naval Academy Parachute Team, with an Army trainer. Photo by Dave Skocik

Flour bomber team. DAMF took 2nd place! Photo by Dave Skocik

Dave Skocik's 1960 T-Bird. Photo by Dave Skocik

ALOFT AeroArchitects Team. Photo by Dave Skocik

WWII Veteran Cliff Ward visits Panchito. Photo by John Doran

The Silk family from Sterling, VA. Photo by John Doran

The crowd helps push Panchito onto the ramp. Photo by John Doran

Reenactors arriving Panchito for the mission at Oshkosh. Photo by John Freedman

Zippy Zahairis and reenactors at Panchito. Photo by John Freedman

Reenactor Pilot Zippy Zahairis - Photo by John Freedman

Panchito crew to Oshkosh. Pilots Sabrina Kipp and Ciara McGurk with Maya Duncan-White. Photo by Brian White

Sabrina Kipp & Ciara McGurk in charge on the way to Oshkosh! Photo by Brian White

Face Book Post. Photo by Brian White.

Face Book Post. Photo by Maya Duncan-White

B-25 Lineup at Oshkosh. Photo by Live Cam.

Panchito at Oshkosh. Photo by DAMF

WWII Vets honored in front of Panchito.

Panchito's Mexican connection worked its charm again. Congratulations to Rodrigo and Jessica!

Sabrina Kipp, Ciara McGurk, Larry Kelley and others with FAA Administrator Polly Trottenberg.

Panchito taking off at the Reading Air Show. Photo by Nick Chismar. See Brock Kerchner's testimonial in "News & Testimonials"

Congratulation Tom Reilly on his induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.

Here’s a picture of Tom Reilly with his wife Suzie at Tom’s induction into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. A picture of Tom wearing a tie is as rare as a photo of Bigfoot!

Panchito Fly-By of Fort Miles for Delaware Defense Days

Early morning departure - Photo by Rich Applebaum

On our way - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Flight to Florida - Photo by Rich Applebaum

John & Gaylord in the student seats - Photo by Rich Applebaum

John in the jump seat - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Gaylord chilling - Photo by Rich Applebaum

View from the bombadier position - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Norfolk Naval Station, VA - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Flying over the carriers - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Gaylord in the bombadier seat - Photo by Gaylord Lentz

Time to clean the plane - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Nice shadow - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Visit from the air show cheerleaders - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Kyle cleaning - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Future bomber pilots - Photo by Rich Applebaum

Larry Kelley giving a lecture on the Doolittle Raid - Photo by Rich Applebaum