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FORD MOTOR COMPANY SPONSORED EVENTS
EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2014
Sunday, July 27
8:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Wings (1927, silent film, rated PG-13).
Two young men, one rich, one middle class, who are in love with the same woman, become
fighter pilots in World War I. Starring Clara Bow, Charles 'Buddy' Rogers, Richard Arlen.**
Monday, July 28
10:15 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Radio host Alan Hunter, Sirius XM ‘80s on 8 (Ford Hangar: Autograph
HQ)
6 p.m.
Kenny Loggins concert presented by Ford – Ford presents legendary rock musician, “King
of the Movie Soundtrack” Kenny Loggins, who is known for such hits as Footloose, Danger
Zone, This Is It and the Caddyshack soundtrack and has earned 12 platinum albums, a pair of
Grammys and hits on nearly all of the Billboard charts. The opening act features his new
project, country trio Blue Sky Riders with Gary Burr and Georgia Middleman. (Next to Ford
Hangar on EAA Plaza)
8:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Gravity (2013, rated PG-13). A medical
engineer and an astronaut work together to survive after a catastrophe destroys their shuttle
and leaves them adrift in orbit. Starring Sandra Bullock, George Clooney, Ed Harris.**
Tuesday, July 29
11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Edsel B. Ford II, Ford Board of Directors and Jack Roush, CEO/Coowner of Roush Fenway Racing (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
EAA Chapter President’s Reception - Ford Motor Company, along with Edsel B. Ford II and
Jack Pelton, will once again host the EAA Chapter Presidents from across the country at a
reception in the Ford Hangar. By invitation only.
More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com.
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7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream to EAA
campers (various campgrounds)
8:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Star Trek Into Darkness (2013, rated
PG-13). After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their
own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one-man
weapon of mass destruction. Starring Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Zoe Saldana.**
Wednesday, July 30
10:30 a.m.
Autograph Session* – World Famous GEICO Skytypers Airshow Team (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)
11:30 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Christina Olds, author of Fighter Pilot: The Memoirs of Legendary Ace
Robin Olds (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – General Patrick Brady, Vietnam Medal of Honor (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)
9:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – The Millionaires’ Unit: America’s
Pioneer Pilots of the Great War (Documentary). The story of an elite group of college
students from Yale who formed a private air militia in preparation for America’s entry into World
War One. Known as the First Yale Unit, and dubbed “the millionaires’ unit” by the New York
press, they became the founding squadron of the U.S. Naval Air Reserve and were among the
very first to fight for the U.S. in the Great War (http://www.millionairesunit.org/home.php).
Thursday, July 31
10 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Trojan Horsemen Aerobatic Formation Demonstration Team (Ford
Hangar: Autograph HQ)
Noon
Autograph Session* – Filmmakers (TBD) of documentary The Millionaires’ Unit: America’s
Pioneer Pilots of the Great War (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com.
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1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air Show Pilot Chuck Aaron (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Jack Roush, CEO/Co-owner of Roush Fenway Racing and Bud
Anderson, retired United States Air Force officer and a "triple ace" in World War II (Ford
Hangar: Autograph HQ)
7 p.m.
Gathering of Eagles Dinner, Entertainment & Auction – Featuring the auction of the one-off
F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang GT, with proceeds benefiting the EAA Young Eagles
organization, preceded by the Jeppesen Grand Reception at 5:30 p.m. By invitation only. (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)
8:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Man of Steel (2013, rated PG-13). A
young itinerant worker is forced to confront his secret extrastellar origin when Earth is invaded
by members of his own race. Starring Henry Cavill, Amy Adams, Michael Shannon.**
Friday, August 1
11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Bee Haydu, Women’s Airforce Service Pilot (WASP), WWII (Ford
Hangar: Autograph HQ)
Noon
Autograph Session* – U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds alumni (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air Show Pilot Skip Stewart (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
2 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Air Show Performers Gene Soucy and Teresa Stokes (Ford Hangar:
Autograph HQ)
6:15 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Free Ice Cream – Watch for the Ford Transit Connect delivering free ice cream at the College
Mixer beginning at 6:15 p.m. and then on to EAA campers beginning at 7:15 p.m., while
supplies last.
8:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Pacific Rim (2012, rated PG-13). As a
war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee
More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com.
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are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the
world from the apocalypse. Starring Idris Elba, Charlie Hunnam, Rinko Kikuchi.** The feature
will be preceded by the documentary film Pay Any Price by Craig Willan.
Saturday, August 2
10:15 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Aeroshell Aerobatic Team (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
11 a.m.
Autograph Session* – Air Show Pilot Matt Younkin (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
1 p.m.
Autograph Session* – Husband and Wife Pilot/Announcer Team Jerry “Jive” Kerby and
“Lunar” Sawyer (Ford Hangar: Autograph HQ)
6:30 p.m.
Beatle Mania on “Super Saturday” with 1964 The Tribute – Performing more than 2,900
shows since they formed in 1984, the ultimate Beatles cover band 1964 The Tribute will take
the audience through a musical journey of the pre-Sgt. Pepper era. Called the “Best Beatles
Tribute Band on Earth” by Rolling Stone Magazine, the line-up features Mark Benson as John
Lennon, Mac Ruffing as Paul McCartney, Tom Work as George Harrison and Bobby Potter as
Ringo Starr. Free for all AirVenture attendees. Free ice cream while supplies last! (Next to the
Ford Hangar)
9:30 p.m.
Ford Motor Company presents the Fly-In Theater – Ender’s Game (2013, rated PG-13).
Young Ender Wiggin is recruited by the International Military to lead the fight against the
Formics, a genocidal alien race, which nearly annihilated the human race in a previous
invasion. Starring Harrison Ford, Asa Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld.**
Sunday, August 3
3 p.m.
Mustang GT convertible raffle drawing – Proceeds benefit EAA Young Eagles and Youth
Education Programs. Raffle tickets are available in the Ford Hangar and throughout the EAA
AirVenture grounds for $100 with a limit of 1,500 tickets sold. (Announcer's Stand)
More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com.
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Daily Features from Ford Motor Company
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tuesday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
and Sunday 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted
“50 Years of Mustang” (NEW) – A six-decade tribute to the original American pony car with a
collection of classic Mustangs through the all-new 2015 Mustang on display. Children can ride
miniature replica Mustang Electric Pony cars, drive Mustang Pedal Go Karts or build their own
with the Snap-Together Mustang models they can assemble on-site. Guests also can try their
skills at the Mustang pinball arcade or hop in the Mustang 50 Years Photo Booth for fun with
props as they memorialize their favorite decade in their own photo strip.
Introducing Ford’s New Models (NEW) – 2014 marks the most extensive launch of new
products in Ford’s 111-year history, and AirVenture is the first venue in the world for the public
to see all the new 2015 Ford and Lincoln vehicles in one location! Ford’s all new versions of
the F-150 and Super Duty pickup, the iconic Ford Mustang, the new design of the world’s bestselling nameplate the Ford Focus and Focus ST, the new Ford Edge, the newest Lincoln SUV
the MKC, as well as interior and exterior redesigns of the Ford Expedition and Lincoln
Navigator all will be on display.
Lockheed Martin F-35 Cockpit Demonstration System (NEW) – Show goers can “fly” the
all-new F-35 Lightning II strike fighter aircraft. Instructor pilots will provide briefings and
evaluate flight performances.
High-Tech Virtual Reality Driving Experiences (NEW) – Visitors can test their driving skills
on an ultra-realistic road course featuring the virtual Ford ST performance car or don an
Oculus Rift headset to experience leading-edge 3-D virtual reality to ride along with the
legendary Ken Block in his 650 HP Fiesta ST.
F-Series Workshop (NEW) – Features demos and displays, including a microscopic view of
torture-tested Ford engines and active grill shutter demonstrations.
F-35 Lightning II Edition Mustang GT – On display throughout the week, don’t miss the F-35
Lightning II Edition Mustang GT– before it’s sold during the Gathering of Eagles on Thursday.
Raptor Rock Wall and Tough Tumblers Trampoline – Be “Built Ford Tough” on these
attractions, popular with the entire family.
Model T Experience – Experience a ride in a Model T, the car that revolutionized the
consumer automobile industry Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (north side of the Ford
Hangar).
* Autograph session dates and times subject to change
**Source for synopsis, rating and leading actors - IMDb.
Media Contact: Kristin Sokul
248.626.0006
ksokul@tannerfriedman.com
More information is available at http://www.FordAirventure.com.
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Andrew Shoushanian
313.982.1400
andrews@versacom-inc.com