Mon, Dec 16, 2019
Aero-News: Quote of the Day
ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.
Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.
Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.
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Aero-News Quote of the Day
“The mission of these demonstration teams compliments the overall objective of the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo which is the largest fundraising event for the Aerospace Center of Excellence (ACE). The opportunity to connect with America at an event like ours and as a result inspire the next generation of aerospace professionals in whatever path they choose, is invaluable for our engagement with youth as well as the Air Force’s goal of recruitment”.
Source: John “Lites” Leenhouts, CEO / President of the ACE, commenting as the U. S. Air Force announced its 2020 schedule for the F-35A Lightning II Demo Team at the International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) and the Sun 'n Fun Aerospace Expo is honored to be its first east coast stop. Showing off its newest member, Air Combat Command and the 388th Fighter Wing will showcase the U.S. Air Force’s newest fifth-generation fighter that provides next-generation stealth, enhanced situational awareness, and reduced vulnerability through its aerodynamic performance and advanced integrated avionics.
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