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Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force’s Aviation Open House honored veterans and brought education
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MADISON, Miss. (WLBT) – History on full display is what you experienced on Saturday if you went to the annual aviation open house hosted by the Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force.
This event continues its efforts in honoring veterans and bringing more education to the youth.
People made their way to the Bruce Campbell Airfield to see different airplanes throughout history.
Pilots even brought in different World War II war birds, allowing people to learn more about these aircrafts.
Frank Garletts, the Wing Leader of the Mississippi Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, believes this is what aviation open houses are all about.
“We try to educate, I mean, that’s one of our big things is to educate. We do a lot of educational programs. We meet here [on] the third Saturday of every month, and we, like, you know, it’s open to people to come,” he said. “We try to have a program or event like you’re seeing here today, and we’re just out here to share our knowledge and other people’s knowledge of what’s going on in the World War II events.”
Other educational opportunities included a flight simulator for kids to test their skills, plane rides, and multiple World War II veteran speakers.
This allowed those in attendance to honor these veterans, which F4U Corsair owner and pilot Frank Kimmel loved to see.
Kimmel, who has brought his plane to events like this before, recalls one memory that makes these events so special.
“Every time I’m at an event like this, it seems to mean a great amount, a great deal to these veterans. I had the opportunity to meet the family of a veteran who I never got to meet who actually flew Corsairs in this squadron in Korea, but I did get the honor to meet his children [and] his grandchildren. They were able to get into the airplane and sit where their father and grandfather sat, and it was an emotional event for me. It was real cathartic to be able to give that back to that family.”
Their next event will be a car and aviation show on September 7.
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Mississippi Mass Choir new album
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JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) – The Mississippi Mass Choir has a new album! We Still Believe is available!
The director and some choir members joined Studio 3 to discuss the songs.
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Vote for Mississippi boys high school athlete of the week Sept. 2-7
There were several top performers across the state in boys high school sports, but only one can be voted athlete of the week for Sept. 2-7.
Fans may vote in the poll BELOW one time per hour per device. The poll closes at noon on Friday.
To nominate a future athlete of the week, email mchavez@gannett.com or message him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
To submit high school scores, statistics, records, leaders and other items at any time, email mchavez@gannett.com.
Nominations
Kendetryon Backstrom, Kemper County: Backstrom had 247 passing yards, going 13-of-16 on completions for with two touchdowns and had six carries for 45 yards and three touchdowns in Kemper County’s 46-8 win over Noxapater.
Ronde Baker, Terry: Baker produced 171 rushing yards on 12 carries with four touchdowns in Terry’s 57-6 win over Pure Academy.
Wyatt Bond, Lamar School: Bond recorded 320 passing yards, going 24-of-37 with three touchdowns, and had 43 rushing yards and two touchdowns in Lamar’s 35-34 loss to Winston Academy.
Coby King, Greene County: King was 24-of-35 passing for 418 yards with a touchdown and had 11 carries for 137 rushing yards with four touchdowns in Greene County’s 51-36 loss to George County.
Tray Kinkle, Holly Springs: Kinkle produced 10 carries for 300 yards and four touchdowns in Holly Springs’ 33-0 win over Byers.
Tyshun Willis, Velma Jackson: Willis had 15 carries for 203 rushing yards with a touchdown, four receptions with 59 receiving yards, and a touchdown. On defense, he recorded four sacks, 8.5 tackles and three tackles for loss in Velma Jackson’s 24-22 win over Yazoo County.
Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez.
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