Countywide : Events Will Mark Airport’s 4th Year
The fourth anniversary of the Thomas F. Riley Terminal at John Wayne Airport will be marked with a public celebration from noon to 5 p.m. today. Among the highlights will be a fashion show of flight attendant uniforms dating from the 1930s to the present.
Other activities at the free event will include a performance by the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, storytelling by children’s book author Sandy Ross, and displays of aircraft rescue and firefighting equipment.
There will also be a tribute to Supervisor Thomas F. Riley, a dedication of the newly installed Freedom Shrine sponsored by Orange County Exchange Clubs, a talk by Medal of Honor recipient Walter Ehlers, refreshments, and prize drawings for airline tickets and gift items.
Coupons for free parking during the event will be provided. Additional information is available by calling (714) 252-5171.
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