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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPONSORED EVENTS
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2012

Sunday, July 22
9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “633 Squadron” (1964, rating N/A) and
memorial for Cliff Robertson. The first aviation film to be shot in color and Panavision wide
screen, the film features a fictitious British fighter-bomber squadron assigned to knock out a
German rocket fuel factory that is part of the Nazi effort to launch rockets on England. Starring
Cliff Robertson, George Chakiris and Maria Perschy.

Monday, July 23

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Hot Rod Heaven features pristinely restored
Ford Motor Company legendary hot rod vehicles. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno
Challenge and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will
have the opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On
Knapp Street, across from the Forums)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Vietnam F-4/MIG 21 Pilots Brigadier General E. Daniel Cherry and
Nyguyen Hong My (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

7 p.m. (Pre-show at 6 p.m.)
Steve Miller Band concert presented by Ford - See the legendary rock 'n roll band. (Next to
Ford Hangar on Phillips 66 Plaza)

9 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “30 Seconds Over Tokyo” (1944, rating
N/A). In the wake of Pearl Harbor, a young lieutenant leaves his expectant wife to volunteer for
a secret bombing mission, which will take the war to the Japanese homeland. Starring Spencer
Tracy, Van Johnson and Robert Walker.

Tuesday, July 24

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Hot Rod Heaven features pristinely restored
Ford Motor Company legendary hot rod vehicles. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno
Challenge and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will
have the opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On
Knapp Street, across from the Forums)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Rob Holland (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

Noon
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Michael Goulian (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers Matt Younkin and Kyle Franklin (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)

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 – “Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol”
(2011, rated PG-13). The IMF is shut down when it's implicated in the bombing of the Kremlin,
causing Ethan Hunt and his new team to go rogue to clear their organization's name. Starring
Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner and Simon Pegg. David Ellison, executive producer of “Mission:
Impossible - Ghost Protocol,” will introduce the film and show trailers for two of his upcoming
films.

Wednesday, July 25

9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cruisin’ Legends Collector Car Show – Tough Trucks and Thunderbirds features
Thunderbirds and trucks from the past six decades. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno
Challenge and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will
have the opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On
Knapp Street, across from the Forums)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Melissa Pemberton (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

Noon
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Kyle Franklin (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers Aeroshell Acrobatic Team (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)

3 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Automotive legends Jack Roush & Edsel B. Ford II (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)

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 – “Red Tails” (2012, rated PG-13). A crew
of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, kept mostly on the ground during
World War II due to segregation, is called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard.
Starring Cuba Gooding Jr., Gerald McRaney and David Oyelowo. Introduced by Edsel B. Ford
II, member of Ford’s Board of Directors, Director/Producer George Lucas and several Tuskegee
Airmen.

Thursday, July 26

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. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno Challenge
and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will have the
opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On Knapp
Street, across from the Forums)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Bob Carlton (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

Noon
Autograph Session* – Author of “Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds,”
Christina Olds (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers “Tora! Tora! Tora!” (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Automotive legend Jack Roush (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

7 p.m.
Gathering of Eagles – Featuring the auction of the Tuskegee Airmen-inspired, one-off
2013 “Red Tails” Edition Mustang, VIN #00051, 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 – “The Rocketeer” (1991, rated PG). A
young pilot stumbles onto a prototype jetpack that allows him to become a high-flying masked
hero. Starring Billy Campbell, Jennifer Connelly and Alan Arkin.

Friday, July 27

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. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno Challenge
and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will have the
opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On Knapp
Street, across from the Forums)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Doolittle Tokyo Raiders (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performer Chuck Aaron (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – SR-71 pilots and crew (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – WWII Mustang Ace Bud Anderson (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

3 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Tuskegee Airmen (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

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 – “Star Trek” (2009, rated PG-13) and
trailer for Air Racer 3D, along with discussion from the film’s director Christian Fry. Star Trek
follows the brash James T. Kirk as he tries to live up to his father's legacy, with Mr. Spock
keeping him in check, as a vengeful, time-traveling Romulan creates black holes to destroy the
Federation one planet at a time. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto and Simon Pegg.

Saturday, 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. Cruisin’ Legends will be host to the Dyno Challenge
and Model T rides. In the Dyno Challenge, attendees showcasing their vehicles will have the
opportunity to see whose vehicle displays the best ET, horsepower and top speed. (On Knapp
Street, across from the Forums)

10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air show performers Iron Eagles (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Movie director Christian Fry (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)

2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator of B-29 Enola Gay in WWII (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)

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!

10 p.m.

Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – “The Great Waldo Pepper” (1975, rated
PG). A biplane pilot who had missed flying in WWI takes up barnstorming and later a movie
career in his quest for the glory he had missed, eventually getting a chance to prove himself in
a film depicting the dogfights in the Great War. Starring Robert Redford, Bo Svenson and Bo
Brundin.

Sunday, July 29

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)

Daily at the Ford Hangar

Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted
“Great Escape” Ferris Wheel – [NEW] Standing 50 feet high and boasting the Ford oval as
its center, the “Great Escape” Ferris wheel offers passengers one of the best vantage points at
AirVenture. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
on Saturday.


Fusion EcoBoost Bungee Launch – [NEW] Launches riders 45 feet into the air! Hours of
operation are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 9 a.m. to
9 p.m. on Saturday. (located near Autograph HQ)

Raptor Rock Wall and Tough Tumblers Power Trampoline – Be “Built Ford Tough” on
these attractions, popular with the entire family.

Focus ST and Fiesta ST Zone with Driving Simulator – See the cars and test your racing
skills on an exciting rally course.

Pit Stop Challenge – Contestants compete against the clock and other competitors to change the
wheels on a Nationwide Series Ford Mustang race car.

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

* Autograph session dates and times subject to change

Media Contact:
Kristin Priest
248.626.0006
kpriest@tannerfriedman.com

Andrew Shoushanian
313.982.1400
andrews@versacom-inc.com

More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com

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