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▪November Dinner Meeting ▪ Hot Times In Paso! ▪ Italian Stallion ▪ How about a ride in the rumble seat down to the golf course?

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Dinner Meeting Wed., November 7th, 2012 Hal Schmitt FA-18 Driver No Host Bar Starts: 6:00 p.m. Dinner Starts at 7:00 p.m. Hal "Bull" Schmitt served his country for over fourteen years as a Naval Aviator and FA-18 Hornet and Super Hornet pilot. As a combat veteran and two-time TOPGUN Instructor, Bull is the recognized expert in advanced air-to-air (AA) combat and all facets of Strike Fighter employment and training. As TOPGUN's missile and AA employment expert, Bull created all current Navy and Marine Corps AA tactics. Described by many as "the world's best instructor," Bull trained over 200 TOPGUN students in 1v1 air combat, multi-plane combat, and air-to ground employment. A graduate of the University of Notre Dame, he speaks conversational French and Russian. Currently, Bull is the Director and Lead Instructor of LIGHT Photographic Workshops in Los Osos, California. He instructs all levels of photography, Lightroom, and Photoshop as if he���s been shooting for decades. His workshops and world-wide photo tours are recognized around the world as incredible learning experiences. As Director of the Lepp Institute previous to Light Workshops, Bull was a F-18C/E Pilot, TOPGUN Instructor, flew 90+ Combat Missions, a graduate of University of Notre Dame and lives in Los Osos. Come to museum dinner meeting of November 7th and hear him talk about his exciting time with the US Navy. For more information on our speakers, click here. Dinner is catered by Larry Eastwood/Vic's Cafe. Reservations are required on line (click here) or call 805 467-3521. $17/person Pictures from the October meeting with Sherm Smoot can be found here. Hot Stuff at Warbirds Over Paso On a day when temperatures ran close to 100 degrees, thousands of people came out for the first Warbirds Over Paso air show presented by Estrella Warbirds Museum and Planes of Fame Museum. Overall it was a great success! Not only was there standing room only lines at the Firestone Brewery tent lines, but the heat of the afternoon sun found visitors ducking for cover with the sounds of the WWII era rotary engines flying overhead. The crowds were treated to a sight that few have seen, the last flying N9M Flying Wing. It was amazing to see how far we have progressed in aviation. Another exciting performance which charged the crowds was an acrobatic performance of a Curtis P40 Warhawk. One could just imagine our fathers or grandfathers flying the same performance in the heat of a wartime aerial dog fight. Watch YouTube video of Warbirds Over Paso by Jon Corippo This writer took nearly 1500 pictures of the event, many of which can be seen on our Warbirds Over Paso web pages. They have all been updated with current pictures and also there is an area to leave comments or links to pictures. Just prior to the show, early arrivals were treated to a remote controlled air show from gasoline to electric to 200MPH turbine powered jets presented by North County Cloud Clippers. Pictures can be found here. It would be safe to say that "Fun was had by all!" Look for next year's Warbirds Over Paso tentatively set for early October, 2013. Grounds Crew show their respect during the playing of the national anthem followed immediately by a flyover. Behind them is a Soviet era Yak 11 For all the volunteers, Thank YOU! for a job well done! A bit of Italian Aviation History During all the excitement leading up to Warbirds Over Paso, one restoration project was fast-tracked to completion in order to devote more time to the air show preparations. Resting peacefully now under the late summer sky, is one of only 700 Aeromacchi MB326 jets. It is one of only a handful on American soil. This beautifully restored static display now resides in Paso Robles. Powered by a Rolls Royce Viper 20 engine with 1547 kilo of power thrust, this bird served the Italian Air Forces from 1957 until it's retirement. For more information, visit the MB326 page here. Ron Boyte and his team of restoration experts did a wonderful job on this project. 1929 Marmon Restoration Nearly Complete Here's a neat and unique vehicle being readied for the Woodland Automotive Display. It's a 1929 Marmon 3 window coupe, complete with wooden spokes, a rumble seat and... for all you golf fans out there, the Marmon had a rather unique storage compartment designed just for golf clubs! This is just one of many more that are destined for display here in Paso Robles. Construction is moving along with the third addition to Woodland Automotive Display Building. Estrella Warbirds Museum is extremely fortunate that Richard Woodland has the same goal...to preserve history for our future generations! Watch for more exciting news! Never heard of a Marmon before? Did you know that Marmon was first to mass produce 8 cylinder engines for automobiles? Time for a refresher course in history, or read all about it and see more pictures, click here>. Honoring The Past Inspiring The Future Twenty Three Years Strong!

Current and Upcoming Events: Now you can plan ahead for upcoming Estrella Warbirds Museum events. If you know of upcoming EWM events not listed, email us. Take a "Virtual Tour" of Estrella Warbirds Museum and the Woodland Automobile Display New! Estrella Warbirds Museum Restoration Blog Estrella WarBirds Museum 4251 Dry Creek Road Paso Robles, CA 93446 Recorded Info: 805 227-0440 Hours of Operation Thursday through Sundays: 10 am-4 pm Mondays (only if legal holiday): 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Group Tours (Minimum of 10 or more) available Monday thru Wednesday by appointment, reserved 7 days in advance. Call 805 238-3897. Price for Group Tours is $8 per person. Reserve Thomson Hall for your next corporate meeting or party. Call Rick Brandt at 805 226-8605 Learn more>

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