Wed, Sep 15, 2004
New Catalog Resource For Warbird Community
The North American warbird community will soon be better
connected with the help of a dynamic reference guide. In February
2005, Wendee DeBusk and Peter Moll are launching a bi-annual
resource directory for warbird-related businesses. Warbird Resource
Directory is a one-of-a-kind reference book that identifies a
multitude of warbird disciplines to help to connect the dots in
this expansive and individualistic group.

Since becoming involved with the management of the National
Warbird Operator Conference (NWOC) several years ago, DeBusk, a
publisher, realized NWOC each attendee knew a few vendors and other
resources, but there was no single integrated resource to tie them
all together. DeBusk approached former EAA Warbirds of America
Executive Director and current-Cannon Aviation Insurance Branch
Manager Moll to develop a publication that would encourage dialogue
within the industry and also serve as an extension of NWOC. The
first edition will be available at NWOC in Seattle scheduled for
February 24, 2005.
"Warbird Resource Directory will blanket the market and reach
more than 12,000 owners, operators, maintenance technicians and
enthusiasts in the United States and Canada," says DeBusk. "Our
goal is to hit every warbird-related mail box, conference and air
show in an effort to unite an important group that is committed to
preserving historical aviation artifacts for future
generations."
This bi-annual directory will be published each spring and fall
and is the only printed book solely devoted to everything warbird.
It includes thousands of products and services such as engine
rebuilders, airframe restorers, tool suppliers, component
manufacturers, repair facilities, book and video vendors, and pilot
supplies. In addition, each publication will differentiate itself
by featuring noteworthy warbird artists from around the world on
its cover.

The spring 2005 edition will feature the artwork of R.T. Foster.
Foster, who served 2 1/2 tours in Vietnam, is dedicated to aviation
history and pays tribute to his experiences through his art and his
work with aviation organizations. His paintings are displayed in
aviation museums across the United States, including the
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum, San Diego Aerospace
Museum and the American Airpower Heritage Museum.
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