Page 24 - 2016 LA County Airshow Guide, published by Aerotech News and Review

24 Los Angeles County Air Show
March 19 and 20

Heritage Flight introduces present to past

by Bob Alvis
Aerotech Contributor

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cational and inspirational aerial presentations
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to honor our Valley’s Veterans with a parade.

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“With a place of honor so deserved, for what From We Remember by Dwayne
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