[Scan-DC] Culpeper Airport event this Saturday

[Alan Henney]

For Immediate Release
                                      Aug. 10, 2022

Release No. 202208-001


Unique Partnership to Kick Off 3rd Annual Vehicle Event

at Culpeper Regional Airport

WHAT: To help kick off the third annual "Bikes, Wings, and Wheels" show,
the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Capital Wing has collaborated with
Loudoun County brewer/distiller Flying Ace Farms in the creation of the
"Doris Mae IPA" beer. The beer's label, designed from the Wings WWII TBM
Avenger "Doris Mae" nose art and other styling cues, was created to help
with annual fundraising for the 501(c)3 non-profit Capital Wing. The “Doris
Mae IPA” will also be available on draft and in a can at Flying Ace Farms,
located at 40950 Flying Ace Ln. Lovettsville, VA. 20180.

Attendees will have tons to see and do. They can take a 'Wing Walk' on the
TBM Avenger "Doris Mae" to view the cockpit up close or check out the
various other static aircraft and WWII vehicle displays. A WWII encampment
will also be on the field, with reenactors engaging with visitors. BleuGene
Gentry and his crew will play live music from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Hepcat
Honeys, a Virginia-based pin-up club focusing on local military and first
responders, will also be in attendance to provide pin-up photographs with
vehicles. The Bumble Bee Camaro character will also be attending for the
kiddos!

A same-day 50/50 raffle by Cruisin' For Heroes will sell tickets with an
arm's length of tickets costing $5, a person's height for $10, and the
length of a person's car for $20. In addition, the Rotary Club of Baileys
Crossroads will have a 1966 Ford Mustang at the show for a raffle with one
ticket costing $25 or five for $100. The drawing for the Mustang will take
place on Veteran's Day, Nov. 11, at the American Legion Post 176,
Springfield, Va.

Food will be available for purchase from the Experimental Aircraft
Association 186 Chapter and Tacos VIP food trailers on-site to quell any
mid-day cravings, along with those with a sweet tooth by Funnel Cake Cafe!

Warbird rides will be available in a Boeing Stearman on Saturday and
Fairchild UC-61 on Sunday.  Warbird rides can also be pre-purchased for
future warbird rides showcases in these aircraft and the TBM Avenger "Doris
Mae" by visiting https://t.co/OjF72BaKZp.

WHEN: This event is to take place Saturday, Aug. 13, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
with a rain date of Aug. 14 .

WHERE: Entrance for all vehicles and guests will be alongside the south
ramp area of Culpeper Regional Airport, 12517 Beverly Ford Rd, Brandy
Station, Virginia, 22714.

EVENT INFORMATION: The event is free to the public. Pre-purchased entry for
bikes is $15 and cars/trucks $20, with a day of event entry costing $20 for
bikes and $25 for cars/trucks. Participants can also have their vehicle
professionally photographed with the TBM Avenger "Doris Mae" for $40.
Tickets can be pre-purchased by visiting Eventbrite or
https://t.co/VKNB4W80mP. First 75 entries will receive a commemorative dash
plaque for participating and multiple awards will be given in both car and
bike categories.

About the Commemorative Air Force: The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Dallas and is the world’s
largest flying military aircraft museum with more than 175 vintage military
aircraft and 11,000 members across the United States. For more than 60
years, the CAF has been dedicated to honoring American military aviation
through flight, exhibition, education and remembrance. The non-profit
organization maintains airplanes in flying condition, allowing the public
to experience first-hand the sights and sounds of America’s military
aviation history.  For more information, visit https://t.co/DD1t2MrifT.

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NOTE TO MEDIA:          For additional information about the CAF Capital
Wing, schedule an interview or request more information, please contact
Cliff Davis at (571) 969-1966 or via email at capwingmedia at gmail.com.

MEDIA FLIGHTS:           Due to the extreme popularity of this event, there
are currently no rides available to the media.  However, seat availability
is always fluctuating, so those interested should get in contact with the
CAF Capital Wing point of contact at their earliest convenience to see if a
seat may have become available.

PHOTOS/VIDEO:           Persons interested in stock high-resolution
photography of past events should email or call the team’s media contact.
Media tours of the CAF Capital Wing aircraft and in-person interviews with
warbird pilots may be available depending on flight schedules.