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Fri, May 23, 2003

This is Your Chance to 'Bug' EAA

EAA Needs A Few Good 'Bugs'

One of the most visible fixtures of EAA AirVenture has nothing to do with airplanes. But ask anyone who's been to the annual Oshkosh event and they'll know instantly what you're talking about when you mention, "EAA's Volkswagens."

Since EAA's early days in Oshkosh, modified VW Beetles have served as the favored mode of transportation for many staff members, key volunteers and VIPs. EAA staff painstakingly maintains more than 30 vehicles for their all-important roles during convention. However, like anything mechanical, several of our venerable "Bugs" are becoming likely candidates for the junkyard. There are four of the vehicles that must be retired this year. Those VWs have been patched up to the limit, and now they need to be replaced. So, EAA is looking for a few good "Bugs."

They ask, "If you have an old VW you'd like to donate to EAA and see it live on in service during the world's premier annual general aviation event, we'd like to hear from you. Vehicles should be in good running condition and not require any major repairs (Donations may even be tax deductible)."

FMI: If you'd like to help, call Gary Doehling at 920/426-4830, or drop him an e-mail at gdoehling@eaa.org. VWs donated will be modified (roof cut down, some body work) for EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2004.

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