On May 19, 2002, aviation enthusiasts gathered at the old terminal of Colorado Springs Airport for “In Their Honor,” a fly-in held in coordination with Armed Air Forces Weekend.
Joe Thibodeau’s Sea Fury, based at Centennial Airport. Note the wing tips “stowed” for bellow deck handling. The Sea Fury was once the Royal Navy’s top carrier based fighter.
Sponsored by Boeing, the fly-in featured dozens of World War II aircraft, as well as modern fighter jets, helicopters, and exotic aircraft. Pilots were available to share stories, answer questions, and show their talents.
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- Roy Halladay with his T-33A, which is painted in a distinctive Air Force Thunder Bird scheme of the early 1950s. The aircraft is based at Jeffo.
