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#4238218 - 03/09/16 03:51 PM OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio.  
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Despite the fact I am only 3 hours away I finally plan to make my appearance after all these years.
For any prior attendees , as I have no idea what kind of attendance is expected for this 100th Anniversary - or on normal years for that matter, do you recommend making hotel reservations in advance?
If so what is a decent place, close by, that you stayed at before?

#4238354 - 03/10/16 12:52 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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I know nothing about it but it sounds interesting. To me. To my dear beloved, it'd be sleepy

I shall exercise my Google-fu. It's be nice to meet up, if I can manage. Criminee, Mudwasp is only a couple of hours from me and the time just slips away... No, make that "roars by in a raging cataract..."

<clicks off to a Duck-Duck-Go window>

Hmmm. October 1-2, eh? Linkety goodness here - Dawn Patrol 2016

Now we went to Houston last fall & she suffered through the space center... I wonder what sort of fall trip I could plan around this... I know of at least one occasional WOFFer in the area, House Hobbit; haven't seen him here in a while.

I propose yet another sticky if this gathers enough interest.


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#4238704 - 03/11/16 01:52 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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The Dawn Patrol Rendezvous is a fantastic event, I have gone in 207, 09, 11 and 2014. Usually it is held every two years, they skipped 13 to mark the beginning of WW I in 2014. The USAF Museum is worth trip in itself, so much history, so much to see. Thousands attend the Rendezvous as spectators, fliers and RC scale modelers from all cross the country and around the world. The 2014 Redezvous was the largest attendance over the 3 day period than the others. We had beautiful weather the 5 days we were there.
There are many hotel/motels near the Museum, last time we were at the Red Roof Inn,Fairborn/center which was about a mile from the entrance of the Museum flying site. The rates were very reasonable, I usually stay 4 nights. I plan to make my reservation in late May or June. I recommend you set aside some time to tour the Museum, I would add at least a day or two just to see the Museum. You will be happy you did.
It is a 14 hour drive one way for me just to get there. I build and fly 1/4 & 1/3 scale WW I airplanes, I add as much scale details as my skill level allows. I have won several awards with my planes but I am not in the Top Gun category. I do enjoy building them and they are all flown regularly, not hanger queens.
I'll post some pictures of the 2014 event.

This is some of the full scale aircraft:






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#4238707 - 03/11/16 02:12 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Very nice! In that last pic, though, they should drag those bodies away. My beloved would really be aghast!


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#4238714 - 03/11/16 02:36 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Here are just some of the display and re-en-actors:






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#4238765 - 03/11/16 08:07 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Excellent!
Thank you sir that is exactly the info I was looking for.

#4238803 - 03/11/16 12:18 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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It really was a pretty day last time. Let me know when you get into town, and we can set up a time and place to meet.







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#4238805 - 03/11/16 12:22 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Sounds good.
Hell we oughta have a WOFF luncheon or dinner. Or just a hot dog by the plane display.
Mmmmm...processed meat by-products and SE5's.

#4238880 - 03/11/16 04:15 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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I have some pictures of the 1/4,1/3 and 1/2 scale models that were flying. I built & flew first 3 1/4 scale airplanes Fokker D-VII's, also 1/3 scale Fokker Eindecker. The Neuport 17 is 1/3 scale and the Neuport 28 is 1/2 scale. It would great to meet you guy from WOFF,
as the date nears,maybe we set up a time & place to meet. If you have never been to the Museum or the Rendezvous, it is a once in a life time experience for WWI Buffs.

Rich







#4238889 - 03/11/16 04:37 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Folks;

I'm considering the possibility of making the trip. To that end, I was wondering if someone in the know could identify for me exactly where this rendezvous will take place. So far I know it is Oct 1 & 2 2016, somewhere (Over There) near Dayton, Ohio. I would also appreciate some suggestions of where to stay and since I would likely be flying in on commercial airlines, I would like to be staying somewhere close preferably walking distance.

Any info would be appeciated.

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#4238906 - 03/11/16 04:58 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Wright-Patterson AFB.
As for a hotel within 1 mile of the gate see the 3rd post. That's were I plan to make my HQ.
I'll probably rent a car for the drive from here to there.

#4238907 - 03/11/16 05:01 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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I'll be there again. As Duke said, it's at WPAFB, at the USAF Museum.

http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Upcoming/WWIDawnPatrol.aspx

#4238914 - 03/11/16 05:16 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Thanks for the feedback folks. I will look into this. Would be nice to get together with a bunch of WOFFers.


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#4238922 - 03/11/16 05:38 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Defintely!

#4238923 - 03/11/16 05:38 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Robert, Rendezvous is held on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base on one of the inactive runways and the Museum is not far away. There are signs clearly marking the location of the event. The are not any motels within walking distance. You may want to rent a vehicle, it is just to far to get around. Will you be coming by yourself? Maybe you could ride with me from the motel to the event and hangout with us modelers. We can maybe arrange for me to pick you up at the airport. Think about it and let me know and we can talk about it.

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#4238958 - 03/11/16 07:31 PM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Thanks for the offer, I may take you up on that, and yes I will be alone. A getaway from the wife for a couple of days and I will leave her with a "honeydoo" list so she doesn't get bored! biggrin

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#4239042 - 03/12/16 01:06 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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We Should At Least Do A Walk Through Of The Early Years Gallery

I can easily spend the whole day in this place every time I visit, but the airshow should remain the focus for the weekend. It really is a world class museum, and by this fall the new wing will be open too!

I'd love to get together for a group dinner while everyone is in town.


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#4239053 - 03/12/16 01:48 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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At least! I know I'll be covering every square inch of those hangars, not just the Early Years! I love all combat airplanes. But I'll be there for the League of WW1 Aviation Historians Seminar beforehand, so I'll have more time.

What? You say you are interested in the League? Look no further: http://www.overthefront.com/ Anyone can be in the League, not just "historians."

#4239058 - 03/12/16 03:18 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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Thanks for the reminder. Keep forgetting to renew my subscription for this year.
Hopefully it will be a "Western Front" year. Now that I think about it you probably had some articles published eh JFM?
Bronnenkant referenced you several times in his book on MvR.

EDIT: Okay membership renewed. Specified my areas of interest (from the choices) as "Western Front, Squadrons, Personnel, Aircraft". Hopefully that helps drive the article types.

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#4239108 - 03/12/16 11:44 AM Re: OT: Making plans for the Dawn Patrol rendevous in Dayton, Ohio. [Re: DukeIronHand]  
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I went year before last. It was a great experience, though not huge like a full on air show (just so you know). Indeed the flight line is a good way from anything, so walking would be a challenge.

The weather was great when I went. I do wonder what the weather fallback plan would be. One of the Airdrome Aeroplanes owners was joking with me that they respect a wind limit of 1 knot, gusting to 3. smile

Would be great to see you all there!

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