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 FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPONSORED EVENTS
 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2011

Daily at the Ford Hangar

Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bungee Burner Power Trampoline & Rock Ladder – Celebrate 100 years of naval aviation by scaling the rock ladder and taking a turn on the “Bungee Burner” trampoline.

USS Henry Ford Dual Zip Lines – Experience the thrill of flight and an aircraft carrier landing onto the deck of the USS Henry Ford in honor of the centennial celebration of naval aviation.

Fiesta Zone with WRC Simulator – Test your racing skills by taking the Ford Fiesta on an exciting rally course.

3.7L “Test Your Mettle” Torque Pull – See how much torque you can generate and compare your “torque” to the capability of Ford’s 3.7L engine.

Mustang Laguna Seca – Race Ford Mustang slot cars around a replica of the Laguna Seca race track.

Sunday, July 24

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “Flight of the Intruder” (1991, rated PG-13). After his flying partner is killed during a nighttime raid, U.S Navy Lieutenant Grafton makes his own plans to win the war in Vietnam in this speculative military drama. Starring Danny Glover, Brad Johnson, Willem Dafoe, Rosanna Arquette and Tom Sizemore.

 Monday, July 25

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Hot Rod Heaven features pristinely restored Ford Motor Company legendary hot rod vehicles. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Photographer/author Erik Hildebrandt (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

6 p.m.
REO Speedwagon concert presented by Ford - See the legendary rock 'n roll band. (Next to Ford Hangar on ConocoPhillips Plaza)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “Top Gun” (1986, rated PG). Given the chance to train in the U.S. Navy’s elite Fighter Weapons School, advanced fighter pilots compete to be the best in class. Starring Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer and Anthony Edwards.  Introduced by Captain Tom Huff, USN Commander.

Tuesday, July 26

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Hot Rod Heaven features pristinely restored Ford Motor Company legendary hot rod vehicles. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

 10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Aerostars air show performers (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

 11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Skip Stewart (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area) 

Noon
Autograph Session* – Neal Darnell, Gary Ward and Randy Harris of Team Chaos (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

 1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Rob Holland (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

 2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Colonel Charles McGee, Tuskegee Airman (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

3 p.m.
Autograph Session* -- Sports legends Ken Griffey Jr. and Thurman Thomas (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream to EAA campers (various campgrounds)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “True Grit” (2010, PG-13) and sneak peek of Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. True Grit follows a tough U.S. Marshal as he assists a young woman in tracking down her father’s murderer. Starring Jeff Bridges, Hailee Steinfeld, Matt Damon and Josh Brolin. Introduced by David Ellison, producer of True Grit and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol.

Wednesday, July 27

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Fabulous Thunderbirds and Model Ts features Thunderbirds from the past six decades and Ford’s iconic early 20^th century Model Ts, which will parade to Cruisin' Legends at 1:30 p.m. for an up close display. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Red Bull Helicopter pilot / air show performer Chuck Aaron (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – WWII Mustang Ace Bud Anderson (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

Noon
Autograph Session* – Legendary automotive icon Jack Roush (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Aeroshell Team air show performers (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – NHRA Drag Racer John Force and Edsel B. Ford II, member of Ford’s Board of Directors (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream to EAA campers (various campgrounds)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “Clear and Present Danger” (1994, rated PG-13).  CIA Acting Deputy Director Jack Ryan discovers he is caught in the middle of a covert, illegal war by the US Government against the Colombian drug cartel. Starring Harrison Ford, Willem Dafoe and Anne Archer.  Introduced by Edsel B. Ford II, member of Ford’s Board of Directors; actor Harrison Ford; Jack Roush, legendary automotive icon; NHRA Drag Racer John Force; and Tom Poberezny, EAA chairman and president.

Thursday, July 28

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Mustang Stampede showcases the finest collection of iconic Mustangs from the past five decades. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Photographer/author Erik Hildebrandt (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Model T Experience – Ride in a Model T and tour the EAA grounds.  Fun for the entire family. (EAA Museum Entrances)

Noon
Autograph Session* – SR-71 pilots (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Legendary automotive icon Jack Roush (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Matt Younkin (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

7 p.m.
Gathering of Eagles – Featuring the auction of the naval aviation-inspired, one-off 2012 “Blue Angels” Mustang GT, with proceeds benefiting the EAA Young Eagles organization. Invitation required. (EAA Museum)

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream to EAA campers (various campgrounds)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “Airplane!” (1980, rated PG). In this satirical comedy, when passengers and crew fall ill, flying-phobic, ex-fighter pilot Ted Striker must safely land the plane. Starring Leslie Nielsen, Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty and Lloyd Bridges. Introduced by actor Robert Hays.

Friday, July 29

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Mustang Stampede showcases the finest collection of iconic Mustangs from the past five decades. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Mike Goulian (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Space Shuttle Commander Joe Engle (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Red Eagles air show performers (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream to EAA campers (various campgrounds)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “Apollo 13” (1995, rated PG) and preview of world premiere trailer for “Red Tails,” detailing the story of the first African American pilots to fly in a combat squadron in WWII, the Tuskegee Airmen – written by George Lucas and John Ridley. Apollo 13 follows the true story of the moon-bound mission of spacecraft Apollo 13 and the skilled crew who overcame severe trouble while on the mission. Introduced by Producer Rick McCallum; Producer, Screenwriter, Director George Lucas; and former NASA astronauts Jim Lovell and Gene Cernan.

Saturday, July 30

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Mustang Stampede showcases the finest collection of iconic Mustangs from the past five decades. Because of its popularity in 2010, the Cruisin' Legends showcase has been expanded to include more vehicles, the John Force Racing team cars, the ROUSH performance lineup and the popular Ford Bucking Bronco.  (Knapp Street near Warbird Alley)

9 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Kirby Chambliss (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

Noon
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Bob Carlton (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Jeff Boerboon (Ford Hangar: Lincoln Legends and Heroes Autograph Area)

6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
“Ford Hangar of Blues” with Da BLOOZE Bros. – Led by real brothers Geoff and Chris Dahl, this seven-piece band is one of only three groups worldwide officially sanctioned by Dan Aykroyd and the John Belushi estate for live performance of the legendary The Blues Brothers material. Free ice cream and sunglasses while supplies last!

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “The Dam Busters” (1955, not rated) and Peter Jackson short. Recreates the true story of Operation Chastise, where British bombers attacked German dams in WWII with the ingenious “bouncing bomb.” Starring Richard Todd, Michael Redgrave, Ursula Jeans and Charles Carson.

 Sunday, July 31

3 p.m.
Mustang GT convertible raffle drawing – Proceeds benefit EAA Young Eagles. Raffle tickets available throughout the EAA AirVenture grounds for $100 with a limit of 1,500 tickets. (Announcer's Stand)

* Autograph session dates and times subject to change.

Media Contact:  Zak Walsh                                                 Andrew Shoushanian
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