District XI Report -2004/08
Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers Apple Blossom Fly-In (May 1, 2004)
The weekend of May 1, 2004, brought the Wenatchee Red Apple Flyers Apple Blossom Fly-In. This is a very popular weekend for the community, filled with all kinds of activities and an elaborate parade.
Modelers began arriving at the flying field as early as Wednesday, and many didn't leave until Monday. The grass field was manicured to perfection.
I didn't get an exact head count of pilots, but on Sunday, when the airplanes were lined up on the field for a display for the public, the line ran the length of the 600-foot runway.
For many of us, this was our first glimpse of summer, and we went home sporting our first sunburns. There was a large crowd of spectators, as this event is part of the Apple Blossom festival weekend and draws people from around the Northwest.
The airplanes were put on display so visitors could look at them up close and talk to the pilots.
Activities included:
- An elaborate parade
- Car shows
- Craft fairs
- Airplane displays and public viewing
Remember, it's never too late to have a happy childhood.
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