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Experimental Aircraft Association February, 2017
Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania Volume 41, Number 02
Doylestown Airport (KDYL)
3879 Old Easton Rd.
Doylestown, PA 18902
Meets: Last Wed each of month (7:30 PM)

CHAPTER CHATTER

Chapter Number 78 Flying Through History

February Chapter Minutes

The chapter gathered at Doylestown Airport (KDYL) on
Wednesday, February 22, 2017 for its monthly
meeting.

Members present: Beth Signore, Tom Russel, Tim
Jansen, Michael Ceglowski, Lino Flego, Guy Ullman,
Charles Perry, Dave Hudnut & Bob Ferguson.

The meeting commenced on time (7:30 PM) by Beth,
recommending we update the mailing addresses of our
members.

Tom updated us regarding the pending B-17 visit this
late summer & the WWII vehicle folks at Northeast
Airport (KPNE). It is still a work in progress. Dave told the members that the 980’ high hill was so-named
because of its topographic shape vaguely resembled a pork
chop. The total U.S. casualties were as follows; 243 kia, 916
wounded, 9 captured, and 163 of the dead were never
recovered.

The members were treated to a highly detailed photos
and history of Chapter 78, dating back to the 70’s,
complements of Dave Hudnut. He also told us about
his experiences as a Korean War Veteran. Dave had
everyone’s undivided attention. Especially when he
talked about the deeply dug in bunkers and the battle
of Pork chop Hill in 1953.

Of the South Korean troops (KATUSA), approximately 15
were killed and 120 wounded. The Chinese casualties were
estimated at 1,500 dead and 4,000 wounded.

THANK YOU for your services Dave Hudnut!