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heads from the area that caught many children’s curiosity and imagination.
One of the most popular “exhibits” was a powerful watef hose • from the Washington Fire Co. that provided a steady stream of spray as kids frolicked in the water on a lovely summer day. Field games, led by physical education teacher Rhonda Jenkins also were an integral part of the day’s fun.
But it was the air show finale that caught everyone’s attention, beginning with the landing of two “Aircare Medevac” helicopters. One could hear the helicopter’s whirring sound before it could actually be seen. Hands were going up, pointing to the eastern sky. As it approached, the helicopters circled slowly around the school and then landed on the baseball field behind the RCES to the delight of the large crowd that rushed over to see the event.
Not to be outdone, however, two other progressively more exciting air events followed. Small Bi-planes from the Flying Circus in Bealton flew over the field so low that one could see the pilots wave to the students.
Then for a dramatic finale, three free-fall skydivers from Skydive Orange, a parachute club in Orange, Virginia jumped out of their planes at 7,500 feet and free fell until they pulled their chutes at the last minute. The parachutists landed precisely on the north field of the school as children rushed over to greet them and get their autographs.
Capt. Brown in an interview after the event offered
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