Home Page Events Calendar Current Projects Our History Photo Gallery Our Members Other Interesting Sites
Commemorative Air Force
key2 CAF - Spirit Of Tulsa


CAF Headquarters

CAF Membership

Newsletters

Contact Us

Donations

Spirit of Tulsa Brochure









Sponsored By:

Oklahoma Centenial Celebration
The Coca-Cola Company
Texaco Roadhouse Aviation

Tulsa Technology Center

GableGotwals Counsel

American Airlines




Events Schedule and Calendar for 2008

November 8, 2008 10:00 am to 3:00pmAircraft Exhibit
November 8, 2008 2:15 pm to 5:00pm 1940's Style Movie Matinee
November 8, 2008 5:00 pm to 6:00pm Dinner is served
November 8, 2008 5:00 pm to 10:00pm Silent Auction
November 8, 2008 5:30 pm to 7:00pm Great Pre-show. Don't miss it!
November 8, 2008 7:00 pm to 10:00pm Big Band Hangar Dance




CELEBRATE FREEDOM!!!
November 8, 2008
(Saturday closest to Veterans Day)
10 am – 10 pm

Aircraft Exhibit, 1940s style Matinee and
World War II Style Dance


Three Fun Filled Family Events Packed into One Terrific Day

Money raised at Celebrate Freedom will help complete the rebuilding of the
PT-19, expand our youth Cadet program, and help us meet our yearly expenses
.

The Spirit of Tulsa Squadron of the CAF is a 501(c)3 not for profit organization.



Vietnam Era Helicopters WWII Era PT-19 The Liberty Jump Team will be here!

During the daytime event,
Wings and Wheels, 10am-3pm, there will be aircraft flyovers and rare military aircraft displays from WWII, and a Vietnam era helicopter called ‘Ugly Angel'. Included are military vehicles and re-enactors that dress up in period uniforms.

P-51 Miss American          Douglas AD-5W Skyraider

Also in attendance will be one of the most famous P-51 Mustangs, Miss America, along with the legendary Skyraider. These beautiful and impressive airplanes will be on display and fly during the event.


Click here for ticket pricing and information!
Click here to Visit our Shopping Page.

Back to Top

 


1940s Style Movie Matinee*
Doors open 2:15

Movietone Newreels from WWII
1940s era
Disney and Warner Brothers Cartoons

Special screening of the WWII Comedy
Operation Petticoat
3:00 – 5:00

Operation Petticoat

* NOTE: Admission to the theater is limited to “All Day Pass” ticket holders



7th Annual Celebrate Freedom

Big Band Hangar Dance

Swing Dancers

 

Click here to learn more about The Sounds of Music



'Sounds of Music' 18-piece Big Band Orchestra

Food Sales  Silent Auction PX

The Hangar Dance features the 18-piece Sounds of Music Big Band orchestra, vocalists, swing dancers, PX, and a silent auction.

Swing Dancing

Come join us for a great evening. 
Dance the night away or just enjoy the ambiance of the Big Band Era.

5:00pm:

Doors Open -- Chicken Dinner is served. Canteen opens with soft drinks, pizza, and snacks for sale.

 

SILENT AUCTION with many patriotic and other great gift items to bid on.

 

PX will be available with many wonderful aviation gifts.... just in time for Christmas!

5:30pm:

Pre-Show / Live entertainment to set the mood for the evening / Swing Dance exhibitions!

6:40pm:

Presentation of colors and a salute to America.

7:00pm:

Big Band Hangar Dance featuring The 'Sounds of Music' and talented vocalists.

 

Dress casual, in uniform, or in 40's style attire!

WWII Aviators

We hope you can join us for our 7th annual hangar dance.

Many guests come complete in World War II uniforms, and it is inspiring to see many WWII Veterans attending.

This year we will be hosting the 13th Jungle Air Force Reunion, a WWII unit that fought in the South Pacific.

A professional photographer will also be on hand to record your night of fun.

Vintage aircraft and WWII memorabilia will serve as backdrops, adding a special ambiance to the dance.

Dress is casual, military, or 40's style. The hangar is handicap accessible.

Be ready to enjoy a wonderful relaxed fun evening, listening to the best big band around, in the atmosphere of the WWII era.

Thank you for your support of our annual fundraiser!

Back to Top


Click here for ticket pricing and information!
Click here to Visit our Shopping Page.

You may also call 918-794-4182 to order tickets and/or reserve tables.

All Day Pass tickets are also available at these fine establishments:

Roadhouse Aviation in Jenks

The Music Store in Tulsa

Tulsa Technology Center has a no smoking, no alcoholic beverage policy

In keeping with the family oriented goals of our squadron, no smoking or alcoholic beverages are allowed at any Celebrate Freedom venue

 

Back to Top



WHERE ?
CELEBRATE FREEDOM is held at
Tulsa Technology Center/Riverside Campus.


Tulsa Technology Center Jones/Riverside Airport
801 E. 91st Street, Jenks, Oklahoma.

Local Map:
Tulsa Technology Center/Riverside Campus

From Tulsa on Highway 75. Take 75 south to Jenks. Take the 81st exit. Turn onto 81st street going east. Turn south on Elwood. Turn East on 91st. The campus is on the north side of the street.

From Tulsa on Highway 169. Take 169 around the Creek Nations Turnpike to Jenks. Take the Peoria-Elm Exit. Turn north on Elm. Turn west on 91st street. The campus is on the north side of the street.



Back to Top



Donations and Contributions
Click Here to view our Sponsorship Prospectus in PDF format.

We are currently seeking help with these projected expenses for
CELEBRATE FREEDOM 2007:
Sound and Lighting equipment $3000
Security $300
Table and Chair Rental $2000
Volunteer Breakfast $ 250
Volunteer Lunch $ 500
Decorations $ 1200
Printing and Postage $1500
Band $1200
Fuel $1200
TOTAL $11150


Your generous contribution will be acknowledged in our Hangar Dance program and on our Power Point display, during band breaks. You will also receive a donation form for your taxes, and an invoice will be sent if requested.

Only donations received prior to October 15th, 2008 can be recognized in our dance program.

To Donate or if you have any questions about our event or our organization please click below or contact:

Jim Gentry, Event Director: (918) 461-2347
Ron Norman, Squadron Leader: (918) 451-0000


Young Cadet at work :) Future flyers!

Keep 'em flying for their generation!

Back to Top

Commemorative Air Force

Home ~ Events Calendar ~ Current Projects ~ Our History
Photo Gallery ~ Our Members ~ Interesting Links


Copyright Notices and Disclaimers:
Copyright © Commemorative Air Force except as otherwise marked. All rights reserved.
Any photos otherwise noted are the copyright of their respective owners and used in this Website with their permission.
Music heard on this website by permission of The Sounds Of Music Orchestra.