Sturgis - Dawn Patrol was a high-flying success at the Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis Saturday.
Pilots and interested patrons joined to view the nearly 20 different aircraft showing.
Helicopter
rides were offered from R.A.I. Jets by pilot Brian Riley and a 1942 SNV
Navy Warbird, piloted by Bruce Koch, came to show its former glory.
Koch is the owner of the 1942 Warbird and has been a pilot since he was 19.
“It has been his passion, and he owns and operates it himself,” Marty Hart said.
The
Navy Warbird was built in September of 1942. During its time in service
it was used to train cadet pilots for war during World War II. First
based in Pensacola Fla., the aircraft made its way around the country,
training pilots and ended up being retired in Los Angeles. In 1993, Koch
purchased the aircraft.
"I purchased the plane and had it flown
back to Michigan,” Koch said. “It was in pretty rough shape. I had to
replace just about every instrument.”
Crowds also gathered in a hangar for a pancake breakfast.
Source: http://www.sturgisjournal.com
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