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- Joe Thibodeau affectionately calls his North American P-51 the “Crusader.”
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- Dave Ebershoff’s Super Skybolt combines superb looks with outstanding aerobatic versatility.
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- The Colorado Chapter of the 99s kicked off the event with a pancake breakfast.
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- No event would be complete without participation from AirPower West pilots, lined up here in T-6s.
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- Jack Wilhite gives a thrill seeker the ride of a lifetime in his MiG-17.
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- Fox News and 9News showcased their news helicopters.
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- Dick Jones, in the T-6 “Spanish Lady,” gives a big thumb’s up as he prepares to take off.
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- This F-16C, “Wonder Woman,” was on display compliments of the Colorado Air National Guard.
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- Not only were there wings but also wheels; these classic 1957 Ford Thunderbirds kept people’s attention grounded.
The 2005 Open House and J.A.A Fly-In was held on Saturday, May 21. The theme, “A Salute to the Armed Forces,” paid tribute to the military.
The event kicked off with a pancake breakfast hosted by The Ninety-Nines and featured various aircraft displays and activities for the entire family. The Colorado Aviation Historical Society presented “Top Gun Performances,” with speaker Gen. Steve Ritchie, the only U.S. Air Force pilot ace of the Vietnam Conflict, in the Mount Evans conference room at the Jefferson County Airport Terminal Building. The organization also had a chalet at the open house featuring the “Patriots & Heroes” displays and exhibits.