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• Field Trip: Central Oregon WWII Aircraft Training History

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    31 May 2024
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    8:15 AM - 2:45 PM
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  Central Oregon WWII Aircraft Training History
  

  Leader: Dick Tobiason

  Friday, May 31st, 2024

  Registration Opens : Friday May 17th

  Limited to 20 Participants

  Coordinator: Bob TImmer

  We will explore the WWII aircraft training history in Central Oregon with our trip leader: Dick Tobiason. We will start at the Peter Skeen Ogden Rest Area, north of Terrebone, at 9:00AM for an overview. We will then drive about 5 miles to a WWII training site. As protection of this historic site, we are not posting specific information on its location. 

  The following schedule is for those departing from Bend and wishing to share a ride. Those not from Bend might wish to meet at Stop 1.

  • Depart Bend (8:15AM) from parking lot at Cascade Village Mall between Ashleys furniture (old Penney's) and Petsmart (63455 N Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97703). Driving distance is 30 miles.
  • Stop 1 (9:00AM) – Peter Skeen Ogden rest area – Overview of WWII Aviation Training Activities (restroom facilities)
  • Stop 2 (10:30 AM) - WWII training site – ½-mile walk
  • Tailgate lunch at Stop 2 (bring lunch, water, sun screen)
  • Stop 3  (1:00PM) – WWII training site – 1.5 mile walk
  • Return to Bend (~2:00PM)
  • Arrive in Bend (~2:45PM)

  Participants in this trip pledge to protect the confidentiality of this site. 
  

  We will be walking over uneven ground. Sun, Snakes, and other hazards are present. Boots are recommended. 

  About Dick Tobiason*

  During his 20 years with the Army, Dick Tobiason completed 2 tours in Vietnam, has been awarded numerous commendations, including a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. One of his proudest assignments was helping repatriate 27 American POW’s in South Vietnam during “Operation Homecoming” in 1973. He has lived in Bend 30 years after retiring from 33 years employment with the U.S. Army, NASA and the airline industry. Dick was the first and only Army Aviator to be nominated as an Astronaut in the Apollo-Moon program.

  Dick has served as Chairman of the Bend Heroes Foundation since its founding in 2010. Over the past 16 years, he has initiated over 30 projects, including the Oregon Medal of Honor Highway and Honor Flights of Eastern and Portland Oregon. Dick and his wife of 60 years raised two sons and are grandparents of 7. Dick is proud of his late parents who immigrated from Sweden and Finland who lived the American dream and raised 5 sons who served in the Armed Forces.

  * Bio for Dick from a recent presentation at the A.R. Bowman Museum

  Questions, contact Bob TImmer, Trip Coordinator, at bobtimmer@yahoo.com or 903.477.2168
  

  
  

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