Major Dutch Van Kirk, Navigator Of Enola Gay, Major Attraction At Aviation Convention

(EMAILWIRE.COM, October 30, 2006 ) Phoenix, A.Z. -- Major Dutch Van Kirk, navigator for the Enola Gay, the plane that dropped the first atomic bomb, was a major attraction when he teamed with TMC Pacific Modelworks at the 59th Annual National Business Aviation Association Meeting and Convention held Oct. 17-19 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Major Van Kirk signed hundreds of autographs and was available for photos and interviews. A raffle for a model of the Enola Gay signed by Major Dutch Van Kirk and Enola Gay pilot General Paul Tibbetts was held for attendees. TMC Pacific Modelworks showcased some 40 handcrafted models and also held a drawing for a ride for two on the Liberty Belle B-17 Bomber at the convention, which housed 1,000 exhibitors and featured over 100 aircraft including fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.“The convention was a huge success for our company,” said Graeme Warring, CEO of TMC Pacific Modelworks. “Our models represent military history, so having Major Dutch Van Kirk in our booth was a great honor. He is one of the great icons of his generation, so there were people lined up around our booth at all times to meet him.”Links:http://www.warplanes.comAbout TMC Pacific Modelworks:Since its inception in 1988, TMC Pacific Modelworks, located in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been producing the world’s finest handcrafted, museum-quality military, civilian and airline display models. The current product line consists of airplanes, helicopters, ships, boats, sailboats, space shuttles and the newly launched maritime line. With more than 1,000 different models from which to choose, the collection includes a selection of private aircraft and airlines, as well as models from the World War I, World War II, Korean, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf eras. High-level workmanship, combined with the inherent appeal of the airplanes, make these aero-sculptures true works of art — all aircraft and paint schemes were selected for historical significance and authenticity. For more information, please call 800-950-9944 or visit the Web site at http://www.warplanes.com.Major Dutch Van Kirk, navigator of the Enola Gay, attended the National Business Aviation Association Meeting and Convention with TMC Pacific Modelworks in Orlando on Oct. 17-19. The convention housed 1,000 exhibitors and featured over 100 aircraft. Major Van Kirk signed autographs and was available for interviews and photos. TMC Pacific Modelworks raffled off a model of the Enola Gay signed by navigator Major Dutch Van Kirk and pilot General Paul Tibbetts. TMC Pacific Modelworks also held a raffle for a ride for two on the Liberty Belle B-17 Bomber. TIEKEN:moretRhonda Moret, President 3838 North Central, Suite 100Phoenix Arizona 85012(602) 230-0060Rhonda@TiekenDesign.comDistribution by PRNN.com.

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