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The "EC-47 Association" Reunion 2010.
In Ft. Walton Beach Florida for our
8th Reunion on May 20th, 21st & 22nd.
Our Hotel is The Best Western Beachfront
and is on Okaloosa Island at 380 Santa Rosa Blvd.
Sorry, NO PETS allowed.
SCROLL on DOWN for the details. J.C.
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For those of you who will be needing an RV Spot, Here is information on a nice nearby park.
Emerald Beach RV Park
8805 Navarre Parkway
Toll Free 1-866-939-3431
Daily Rates are,
$47 - $52 - $57 - $65 per night depending on Location
For those staying less than 6 days, Good Sam and AAA apply.
Weekly Rates are,
$290 to $400 per week.
New From Fred Sanders one of ours in Destin.
There is a nice faculty located in Destin. It is located on the bay.
This facility is operated by Fort Benning.This area is excellent.
The cost of course is set by your rank. Phone No. Information 850-837-6423
Reservations 800-642-0466.
Hurlburt also has an area adjacent to the banquet facility.
The number for billeting is 850-884-6245.
These would be the most convient and both are about six miles from the hotel. Hope this helps. Reservations at that time of year should be made well in advance.
There are numerous Parks within a reasonable distance.
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Folks, in trying to make this reunion more affordable for everyone, I opted to Again, do the co-ordination myself with of course help from some of you. Be sure and send your Reunion Registration Form and check to me, address is on the form.
I have 60 rooms reserved for our reunion, there are 30 of the Beach View Rooms with the Private Balconey and 30 of the Inland Rooms.
Make your reservation early to get the room you want. There will be more rooms available but "Not Reserved" for our reunion and will be on a first come, first served basis.
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Hotel Rates
Rates are: for 1 or 2 occupants per room, $10 Each additional Person.
Inland Rooms are $99 per night.
Beach View Rooms are $119 per night.
Junion Suites are $139 per night.
Make your reservations by calling (877) 243-9444
Cut-Off Date: April 20, 2010
Banquet Dinner
Our Banquet Dinner will be at the Club at Hurlbert in the new, on the beach, 28 Million Dollar Club Facilities.
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Local Airport Information
About flying in for the reunion. The nearest airport is Ft. Walton Beach
(Northwest Florida Regional Airport) and it uses the same runway as
Eglin AFB. Also, Destin has a small airport if anyone is flying their own
planes. Pensacola Gulf Coast Regional Airport is approximately 40 miles
from Ft. Walton. There is also an airport in Panama City, but that is 75
miles away. Ft. Walton is closest, but fares may be better to Pensacola.
Both Eglin and Hurlburt have RV campgrounds. They are very nice
facilities. Hurlbut is closest to activities planned.
Best Regards,
John and Nora Doss
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Our Guest Speaker at the Banquet Dinner
Richard "Dick" Snook
Dick served as one of our Crew Chiefs on the EC-47's in Vietnam and is now President and CEO of Missionary Flights International, Fort Pierce, Florida. I am sure he will have a wonderful talk about his continued work with the C-47/DC-3 aircraft from Vietnam to today.
Here are a few words from Dick and his continued service with the C-47/DC-3 Aircraft.
For your record, I joined the AF in 1966 and was trained as a crew chief. My first assignment was a crew chief on C -118's. I arrived in VN in December 1967 and left in December 68. I was assigned to the 360th at TSN. I worked the 3 to 11 shift, 6 days a week. I lead 6 men and we crewed 6 of the EC-47's that were there. I survived TET in January of 1968. After VN, I was stationed at Vandenburg AFB in California for about 13 months where I was able to obtain my commercial pilots license through the aero club. I was released from the AF in February of 1970. I used my VA to obtain the remainder of my pilot ratings including both a DC-3 and a DC-3T type rating. I was able to use my AF maintenance training to obtain my A&P mechanics license as well. Today I have an ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate with over 8000 hours most of it in the DC-3. My wife Linda and I have served with MFI for the past 23 years. MFI provides air support to over 220 mission organizations that work in Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. We fly one or more of our three DC-3's to Haiti and the DR twice each week in support of missions. It is a great way to use both my talents and the reliable DC-3 in service to mankind.
Click Here to visit the MFI Web-Site and see some beautiful C-47's
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Reunion 2010 Agenda
Ft. Walton Beach, Florida
“The EC-47 Association”
Thursday, May 20th
The check in/reception will be held at the Best Western beginning on Thursday afternoon at 15:00 for early check-ins and will continue until 22:00. A Hospitality Room with snacks and beverages will also be available in the Best Western and will open at 15:00 and will close at 22:00
Friday, May 21st
The check in/reception and the Hospitality Room will also be open on Friday morning, 08:00 until 12:00 for those arriving Friday morning.
Saturday, May 22nd
Saturday may include individual tours of the Air Force Display at Hurlburt Field. Possibly, a round of Golf at one of many courses available. The Hospitality Room will be open from 10:00 until 14:00.
A meeting of The EC-47 Association will be held to discuss further reunion ideas and select the next slate of officers of The EC-47 Association. This meeting will be held at 16:30 hours in Hospitality Room. All attendees considered members, the only membership requirements is direct association with the EC-47 Mission and the Desire to be included. This is a "No Dues Group".
The Reunion Banquet, a Plated Dinner will be held at the Officers Club Ballroom/Sound Lounge 18:00 to 23:00.
At 18:00 Hours, Our Speaker will be Mr. Richard ‘Dick’ Snook of Missionary Flights International and one of our Crew Chiefs in 1968 speaking at 18:00 Hours.
At 19:00 Dinner will be served.
Sunday, May 23rd
Sunday will open with the Complimentary Deluxe Continental Departure Breakfast at Hotel Restaurant. This will also serve as the time for the last goodbyes as we prepare to leave for the trip home.
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