06/08/2026
Another successful World War II event at the Reading Airport which marks Pennsylvania Wing's 35th year involved!
This large event includes reenactments, planes, and vehicles that illustrate history, while simultaneously running an air show everyday. Our members began their mission Thursday night and ended Sunday evening. Specifically, our members take on the duties of directing vehicles for parking and managing flightline crowds as aircraft transitioned and moved throughout the show. These responsibilities require many hands and great team work which was made possible by the participation of so many different squadrons.
This year, 2 regions (NER and MAR) were represented by Pennsylvania Wing (Groups 1, 2, 3, and 4) and West Virginia Wing, with a total of 14 Squadrons providing members for each of the 4 days.
Thursday: 62 members
Friday: 106 members
Saturday: 157 members
Sunday: 113 members
Running smoothly and effectively, the Reading Composite Squadron Headquarters took on the role of Command center for this mission. Within the HQ, general Operations, Planning, Briefing, Staging, and Communications were carried out. Additionally, behind the HQ, tents were set up for numerous Cadets and Senior Members to camp overnight throughout the the entire weekend. Lastly, a staffed display was set up in the show as a Civil Air Patrol informational center for the purposes of public recruiting and education.
Thank you to everyone who participated and put in the hard work to ensure the success of this event and mission! We are already looking forward to next year.
