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463rd Historical Bombardment Group 2008 Reunion
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The cutoff date for hotel reservations is September 15, 2008. If you are planning to attend the reunion please contact the hotel prior to this date. This is a popular hotel which can fill up fast. After the 15th there is no guarantee that rooms, or more importantly, our special rate of $119.00 per night, will be available. If you need hotel information you can send an email to swoosegroup@463rd.org , or call Art Mendelsohn at 714-547-6651 (California).

The 2008 reunion will be held in Washington D.C on October 9 and continue through October 12. It will be headquartered at a four star hotel in the Crystal City area, close to both Reagan Airport and the Metro. Highlights of the reunion will include a visit to the World War II Memorial and a wreath laying ceremony at the Air Force Memorial.

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Thursday, October 9:

Registration begins at 10:00 and continues until 4:00. The Hospitality room opens at 5:00 and will feature Joel's latest Slide Show.

Friday, October 10:

The day begins with a tour of the World War II Memorial followed by lunch at Phillips Seafood Restaurant on the Potomac River. The afternoon is highlighted by a trip to the new Air Force Memorial and includes a wreath laying ceremony by our Group. The Hospitality Room opens at %;00.

Saturday, October 11:

Today's tour takes us to the new Udvar-Hazy Air and Space Museum near Dulles Airport. It features the large Boeing Aviation Hangar in which aircraft are displayed on three levels. There are many WWII era aircraft on display as well as those of more recent times including the SR-71 Blackbird. After lunch, we'll stop at Arlington National Cemetery and visit the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and the JFK gravesite.

Something different on Saturday night!!! An optional nighttime tour of the many sites of Washington D.C. is being offered to our group. It is an hour and and a half bus tour that will leave the hotel at 8:00. This is a spectacular tour and one that will be remembered.

Sunday, October 12:

Meetings in the morning, but plenty of time will be left for you to visit any of the many memorials and museums on your own. Or better yet, take one of many guided tours available in our nation's capital. Our banquet will begin at 5:30 and special arrangements are being made for both a guest speaker and entertainment.  Stay tuned for more details!


We suggest that you fly into Reagan National Airport if at all possible because the hotel provides free shuttle service to and from the airport. Flying into Dulles will require you taking a shuttle or taxi. We are trying to work out details on an arrangement with a shuttle service, but at this time a shuttle will cost you anywhere from $30 to $40 a person, and a cab will cost even more.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Art Mendelsohn, our Reunion Chairman, at 714-547-6651. Remember, Art is on the West Coast and is four  hours behind everyone on the East Coast!

Hope to see you and your families in D.C. It should be a reunion to remember!!!

463rd Historical Society
Art Mendelsohn Jr.
P.O. Box 1137
La Canada, Ca. 91012
SwooseGroup@463rd.org