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Although I have no official connection with any planning committee for the events of the weekend, I thought that I would take this opportunity to pass along information that has come my way. If I make an error and pass along any bum dope, I trust that someone will correct me.
I have dropped a note to Jerry requesting a copy of the flyer.
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NAS SANFORD FLORIDA AND ALL SQUADRONS 1942-1968 40th REUNION NOTICE 26-29 JUNE 2008 FRA 147 BRANCH HOME: 3040 W SR46 SANFORD, FL 32771 407-330-1706
The RA5-C Aircraft is on display in the 4.5 acre Naval Air Station-Sanford Memorial Park, located at the Lake Mary Boulevard main entrance to Sanford International Airport. Recently a Bronze Plaque, mounted near the Vigilante, was dedicated honoring the Enlisted Bombardier Navigators.
We received a second aircraft for the park on 9 December, 2003. We have the only PV-1 Ventura Patrol Bomber in the United States. This is the first plane used at Sanford Training Command in May 1943.
A must to see this year is the Sanford Veterans Memorial at the lake front. There are over 2000 "Bricks" on display, representing Veterans from Civil War to current. Is your "Brick" there?
We have NAS History on display at the Museum in downtown Sanford, located on First Street. There is also a display of NAS History at the Sanford/Orlando International Airport Baggage Pickup Area in Terminal B. If you have any pictures or history from 1942 to 1968, please bring it (or photocopies) for us.
Each year our reunion keeps growing in attendance, with last years best yet. It is always fun to see and exchange sea stories with old Shipmates. We look forward to seeing You this year! SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
26 June Check in at Fleet Reserve Building. Please sign in. Club opens at 1530.
27 June Evening Dinner 1730 to 2000, Ham or Chicken, Vegetable, Salad and Rolls. Club opens at 1330.
28 June Picnic on Fleet Reserve Home Grounds. Club opens at 1000; Barbeque Sandwich, Bakes Beans, Coleslaw, Chips and Pickles.
29 June Morning Brunch at Fleet Reserve Home Grounds. Club is open 0800-1200; Eggs to order, SOS, FOT, etc. Bloody Marys only a buck! Come and enjoy a farewell brunch.
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The NAS Sanford Reunion Hotel is the Marriott’s Spring Hill Suites
Seminole Towne Center, 201 North Towne Road, Sanford, Florida (SR46 an I-4). Phone number 407-995-1000 or toll free at 1-888-287-9400. The rooms are suites with king or queen size beds, in-room refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, wet bar, new expanded breakfast buffet at $85.00 or $90.00 (plus tax) per night.
To get this rate, inform the clerk you are with the “NAS Sanford Reunion”. Reservations have to be made by May 30, 2008 to take advantage of this special rate. Cancellations: 7 days prior to arrival or payment for one night per room. If you should encounter any problems, ask for Joan Breslin, Director of Sales. *RV PARKS*
Here is a listing of RV Parks in the local area that accept short-term (overnight-weekend, etc.) guests. They are listed in order of distance (miles) from Fleet Reserve Home Grounds.
TWELVE OAKS RV RESORT (3) 6300 W SR46, Sanford, FL 407-323-0880/1-800-633-9529
TOWN & COUNTRY RV RESORT (3.5) 5355 Orange Blvd., Sanford, FL 407-323-5540
LAKE MONROE PARK (6.6) 975 US 17-92, DeBary, FL 407-668-6522
If you are unable to attend, but would like to send in your article or photograph for display in our History Museum, be sure to include your name (along with a description of the photograph or article), so we may acknowledge you. If you need further information, please write or call:
Jerry Bohm 450 River Dr. DeBary, FL 32713-9711 Phone 386-668-4851
To make your Dinner reservations please help us plan by
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YES, I/We plan on attending the NAS Sanford Reunion. Please count me/us in on the following events:
Name: ______________________________________________ Phone: ________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Please mail to: Betty Pounds, 105 Circling Woods Court, Port Orange, FL. 32128-1706
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