15 August 2013 PAR 14-08-13 391st Composite Sq Group III Texas Wg Civil Air Patrol Dallas FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dallas-One of the cool things about being a cadet member of the Civil Air Patrol is the many opportunities you have to do and see different aspects of the world of aerospace. Events you can participate include rocketry, actual and practice field exercises searching for downed aircraft and special VIP tours of Air Force and Joint Reserve bases. You get to fly special orientation flights and even real jet fighters and helicopter simulators where you are the pilot in command. Such was the case Friday August 9th when members of the Texas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol were given a three hour VIP tour of the Lockheed-Martin Fort Worth aircraft manufacturing plant. Air Force plant number 4 is the official name of the facility where the fabled F-16 fighter, the F-22 strike fighter and the exciting new F-35 multi-service fighter are built. Although parts are manufactured in various plants throughout the country they all come together in Fort Worth. During the tour members were shown several versions of the F-35 under construction. The plane is being built in three different models a standard Air Force model. a Navy version with a broader folding wing and the unique Marine vertical take off and landing model.  Four lucky cadets were chosen to fly simulator trainers of the F-22 strike fighter Their flight experiences were viewed on a large screen in the adjoining media screening room. Lt Col Bob Side commander of the 391st Composite squadron Dallas commented "If you love airplanes and flying Civil Air Patrol is the place to be. Many of today's Air Force Generals an d leaders got their introduction to aerospace and flying as a cadet in the Civil Air Patrol'. (From left to right - C/SSgt Luke Langlais, C/MSgt Zachary Holub, Maj John Krogstead, Capt Bob Bruton, C/MSgt Luke Schlenker, 2nd Lt Elvis Tinajero) If you are interested in aerospace, airplanes and flying become a cadet or senior member of the Civil Air Patrol. For more information contact a local squadron in your area or go to civilairpatrol.com -30- for more information contact Capt Bob Bruton Public Affairs Office Group III Texas Wing Civil Air Patrol Dallas |
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