SINO-AMERICAN AVIATION HERITAGE FOUNDATION
美中航空遗产基金会
PRESENTS
THE THIRD EDITION OF THE FLYING TIGERS AND
THE SHARED AMERICAN AND CHINESE EXPERIENCE
OF THE SECOND WORLD WAR CONFERENCE
"HONORING OUR FATHER'S FLAGS"
父辈的旗帜
NOVEMBER 9 - 11, 2017 LAS VEGAS, NEVADA
In conjunction with the Aviation Nation's 70th Anniversary
of the USAF Air Show at Nellis Air Force Base
THE EVENT HAS THE SUPPORT AND ENDORSEMENT OF
THE CHINESE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
Nearly two and a half thousand American airmen gave their lives to defend the Chinese people during the Second World War, and more than 250,000 Chinese, men, women and children lost their lives as a direct result of assisting American airmen who were either shot down or forced down behind Japanese occupied Chinese territory.
The story of the American Airmen who are now known to history as the Flying Tigers and the Chinese people whom they were sent to defend, and fight alongside with, is one of the most remarkable stories of cooperation, personal sacrifice and lasting friendship to have emerged from the horror, destruction and tragedy of the Second World War.
The participants of our "Honoring Our Father's Flags" symposium will examine, explore and share the experiences of their fathers, the American airmen who battled the ferocious military might of Imperial Japan, and the Chinese soldiers and civilians who bravely stood against, endured and tenaciously resisted one of histories cruelest military invasions.
Additionally, working is close cooperation with the Chinese American Citizens Alliance at its national level and at it Las Vegas base Lodge, the event will focus attention on the importance of supporting the passage of:
THE CHINESE AMERICAN WORLD WAR II
VETERANS CONGRESSIONAL
GOLD MEDAL ACT
Despite fewer than 120,000 Chinese Americans living in the United States during the Second World War, more than 20,000 served alongside their fellow Soldiers, Airmen, Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen in all the major combat theaters that their fellow Americans served and fought in.
Due to the racially discriminatory laws of the period, many who served, were unable to hold citizenship until midway through the War.
Our event's "Father's Legacy" symposium will highlight the Second World War experiences of several Chinese Americans who saw active service in China as members of the United States Army Air Forces and the United States Army.
The membership of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation is committed to supporting the passage of the Chinese American World War II Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act, (H.R. 2358 / S. 1050)
Efforts of the SAAHF to promote the passage of HR 2358 and S. 1050 are being coordinated by the Chinese American Citizens Alliance.
In May, 2017, the Alliance established the Chinese American World War II Veterans Recognition Project to recognize and honor the Chinese Americans who served during this period with the Congressional Gold Medal. To date, it has resulted in the introduction of Chinese American WWII Veterans Congressional Gold Medal Act, cosponsored by Rep. Ed Royce (CA) and Rep. Ted Lieu (CA) as H.R. 2358 and co-sponsored by Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL), Sen. Thad Cochran (MS) and Sen. Mazie Hirono (HI) as S.1050.
INVITED SPEAKERS
Key Note Speaker: General Ronald Fogleman, USAF (ret) Former Chief Of Staff of the USAF (ret)
Cynthia Chennault, Daughter of Lt. General Claire L. Chennault, USAF (ret).
Major General William Chen, USA (ret) Son of USAAF Captain H.M. "Moon" Chen, China Air Task Force & 14th Air Force.
Chen Hao Xue (Former Secretary General of the Chinese Foundation For Friendship With Foreign Countries and Chairman of The New Army Association, and former Mayor of Beijing) Son of Marshal Chen Yi People's Liberation Army.
Edward Beneda, Son of Captain Glen Beneda USAAF, 14th Air Force, P-40 and P-51 Fighter Pilot.
Gao De Min, Son of Rita Wong, Red Cross Nurse assigned to the 14th Air Force.
Colonel Joseph W. Stillwell, USA (ret) III
Grandson of General Joseph Stillwell, USA (ret).
Sr. Colonel Yan Zhenjiang, PLA (ret) President of China Association For Expedition.
Lt. Colonel Jack Bond, USAF (ret) Brother of Legendary Flying Tiger Fighter "Ace" Charles Bond.
John Gong, Grandson of Major Arthur Chin, CAF & CNAC, America's First Fighter "Ace" of the Second World War.
Lydia Rossi, wife of AVG "Flying Tiger" Fighter "Ace" and record setting CNAC "Hump" Pilot John "Dick" Rossi.
Connie Young Yu, Daughter of CBI Veteran Colonel John C. Young, USA (ret), Connie is a respected author and historian.
Michelle Clothier, Daughter of Paul Clothier, AVG "Flying Tiger," Ground Support Staff.
David Hayward, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force, B-25 Bomber Pilot.
Melvin McMullen, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force Air Gunner and Assistant Flight Engineer, B-24 Liberator Bomber.
James Wong, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force, Air Service Squadron, Bomb Site Engineer.
Jay Vinyard, USAAF 2nd World War ATC "Hump" Pilot, C-46 Transport. Jay is President of the Hump Pilot's Association.
Joseph Li, USAAF 2nd World War Flying T Radio Operator, Combat Cargo Commando, C-47 Transport.
Wayne Johnson, USAAF 2nd World War P-40 & P-51 Fighter Pilot, with the 118th Tactical Recon, Squadron. Wayne is a former President of 14th Air Force Association.
Jill Schofield Mauriello
Daughter of Jack Schofield, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force, B-25 Bomber Pilot.
Arnold Spielberg, USAAF, 2nd World War Radio Operator 490th Bomb Squadron, "The Burma Bridge Busters," which operate over Burma as part of the 10th Air Force.
Arnold Bryant, USAAF 2nd World War Air Transport Command, Flight Engineer C-87 & C-54 Transport.
Fulton Yee, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force.
Harold Tibbs, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force Ground Staff.
Wesley Fonk, USAAF 2nd World War ground support staff with the 1st Combat Cargo Group's 4th Combat Cargo Squadron, which flew the C-46 "Commando" Transport.
Sheila Bishop Irwin, Daughter of AVG "Flying Tiger" Vice Squadron Leader Lewis Bishop
Leroy Parramore, USAAF 2nd World War 14th Air Force C-47 Transport Pilot.
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SPONSORSHIPS
(GOLD TIGER) $10,000
Recognizes your firms support of projects and activities that encourage and promote cooperation and understanding between the people of the United States and China, by exploring and commemorating the shared history of the two countries during the Second World War.
5 minute address during Opening Symposium Session.
6minute address during the Flying Tiger CBI Veterans Banquet.
1 Seat at Head table during the Flying Tiger CBI Veterans Banquet.
4 VIP Seats at the Flying Tiger CBI Veterans Banquet.
VIP Photo Opportunity with Second World War CBI veterans and conference speakers.
Two page ad in event souvenir book.
Name and title listed in all printed and electronic information relating to the Conference and its related activities, including SAAHF Web-site and Facebook Page.
Placement of corporate logo on all banners and signage throughout all Conference venues and in all print and electronic promotional materials.
(SILVER TIGER) $6,000
Recognizes your firms support of projects and activities that encourage and promote cooperation and understanding between the people of the United States and China, by exploring and commemorating the shared history of the two countries during the Second World War.
3 minute address during Opening Symposium Session.
3 minute Address during the Flying Tiger CBI Veterans Banquet.
1 seat at Head Table during the Flying Tiger CBI Veterans Banquet.
3 VIP Seats at the Flying Tigers CBI Veterans Banquet.
VIP Photo Opportunity with Second World War CBI veterans and conference speakers.
One and one half page ad in event souvenir book.
Name and title listed in all printed and electronic information relating to the
Conference and related activities, including SAAHF Web-site and Facebook Page.
Placement of corporate logo on all banners and signage throughout all Conference venues and in all print and electronic promotional materials.
(BRONZE TIGER) $4,000
Recognizes your firms support of projects and activities that encourage and promote cooperation and understanding between the people of the United States and China, by exploring and commemorating the shared history of the two countries during the Second World War.
3 minute address during Opening Symposium Session.
1 seat at Head Table during the Flying Tigers CBI Veterans Banquet.
2 VIP Seats at the Flying Tigers CBI Veterans Banquet.
VIP Photo Opportunity with Second World War CBI veterans and conference speakers.
One page ad in event souvenir book.
Name and title listed in all print and electronic information relating to the
Conference and related activities, including SAAHF Web-site and Facebook Page.
Placement of corporate logo on all banners and signage throughout all festival venues and in all print and electronic promotional materials.
SUPPORTING SPONSOR: BROARD MEMBER $2,500
Recognizes your firms support of projects and activities that encourage and promote cooperation and understanding between the people of the United States and China, by exploring and commemorating the shared history of the two countries during the Second World War.
2 minute welcoming address during Opening Symposium Session.
2 VIP Seats during the Flying Tigers CBI Veterans Banquet.
VIP Photo Opportunity with 2nd World War CBI veterans and conference speakers.
Half page ad in event souvenir book.
Name and title listed in all printed and electronic information relating to the.
Conference and related activities, including Foundation Web-site and Facebook Page.
Placement of corporate logo on all banners and signage throughout all
