Invitation

to Everyone

All Pilots and Friends

Presenting

The U.S. BALLOON CORPS

All Pilots and Friends are invited to the

CAF Dinner on May 21st, Saturday Night for an evening of unparalleled delight.

Cost is $12.00. (Such a deal)

Very Special Guests are
Patrice and Steve Demory
U.S. Balloon Corps 714-520-4228

The Demory’s reside in Anaheim and portray Thaddeus Lowe and his wife Leontine at Civil War reenactments, Civil War Roundtables, schools and history related events.

Their Powerpoint (slide show) presentation primarily focuses on the Balloon Corps during the Civil War and Thaddeus Lowe's pre-war biography and activities that led to his founding of the Corps. Also, included will be information on the technology and personalities involved with the Balloon Corps as well as the tactical use of “aerostats” in battle.

The Confederates were also very interested in the tactical advantages of balloon usage, therefore, they will talk about the Confederate "Silk Dress" balloon as well.

In addition, they will cover Professor Lowe's post-war achievements, including his residency in Southern California and the building of the Mount Lowe Railway.

The U.S. Balloon Corps is considered the forerunner of today's Air Force and paved the way for our nation's future in the sky.

Steve and Patrice Demory will present “Thaddeus Lowe and the U.S. Balloon Corps," a little known aspect of the American Civil War.

RSVP to

Marian Llewellyn

909 467 1394

marlew4@yahoo.com

CAF WAR BIRD FLY IN WAS FUN FUN FUN
400 PEOPLE .............. 42 AIRPLANES

SPEED WAS HIGH…....WEATHER WAS NOT……...PILOT ASLEEP…....X MARKS THE SPOT

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