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Presentation: ‘Sundown to Eleven’ May 11, 2024 Independent filmmaker, director, and producer George Retelas was close to his grandfather. After his grandfather’s passing George found
Event Details
Presentation: ‘Sundown to Eleven’ May 11, 2024
Independent filmmaker, director, and producer George Retelas was close to his grandfather. After his grandfather’s passing George found his WWII journal and its contents inspired and launched George on a journey to connect with his grandfather’s wartime comrades. On Saturday May 11th the Commemorative Air Force Southern California Wing at the Camarillo Airport will host George as he gives us a behind the scenes look at the making of his reflective documentaries, splicing together pieces of his film “Eleven,” a story about Hellcat-equipped Air Group 11 told by eleven surviving Air Group 11 veterans, and his current project that includes the heartbreaking yet heartwarming story of a daughter and a teddy bear. Come hear George’s fascinating journey to connect to those involved in a titanic struggle 80 years ago and the closure he helped uncover for the family of a fallen warrior.
11am to 2pm at the museum – $15.00 per person donation requested.
Thank you for your ongoing support to help “Keep ’em flying”
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Time
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Location
Camarillo Airport
555 Airport Way Camarillo, CA 93010
Organizer
CAF Southern California Wing
The CAF Southern California Wing is a volunteer organization with members from many different backgrounds. The wing is dedicated to preserving the history of WWII aircraft for generations to come. This CAF location is assigned 12 authentic military aircraft that are maintained and operated by their volunteers. In addition to flying aircraft, the wing also has a wide-ranging collection of World War II artifacts displayed in a Hangar Museum. Due to COVID restrictions, their opening hours are Friday and Saturday, 10 AM to 4 PM, and Sunday, 12 PM to 4 PM. They are closed on Monday-Thursday and some holidays. The newly expanded wing at over 55,000 square feet includes three hangar complexes to house their museum, flying aircraft, warbird restorations, and gift shop.
455 Aviation Drive, Camarillo, CA