Sponsors of Carin' Belle:
Real VIC's (Very Important Colonels)

Aircraft sponsors of planes in the collection of the Commemorative Air Force are very special. These members have stepped forward to make a significant monetary contribution ($1500) for the acquisition or continuing operation of a CAF aircraft. The L-5 Stinson of the Ohio Valley Wing is the beneficiary of several generous aircraft sponsors. Our plane sponsors are:

• Col. Stanley Condon, A WWII veteran and CAF member for 25 years, Gone West May 1, 2008.
• Col. Paul Finnegan, a Life Member of the Commemorative Air Force, former Master Sergeant in the USAF, and a sponsor at twice the basic sponsor level.
• Col. Jacqueline Ohlinger, who became a colonel in 1989.
• Col. Richard Ohlinger, a sponsor at twice the basic amount and a former wing leader who has been in the ranks of the CAF since 1985.
• Col. Esther Ohlinger, also at 2x the basic sponsor level, now deceased.
• Col. Donald Peters, an Air Force veteran and former airline captain, who joined the CAF in 1976.
• Col. Donald Rapp, active in the OVW and CAF in previous years, Gone West May 27, 2007.
• Col. Curt Rowe, who became a CAF member in 1981 and is a pilot of Carin' Belle.
• Col. John Wasiloff, CAF Life Member and USAF veteran, who also sponsors other CAF aircraft.
• Col. Richard Goodman, USAAF veteran, pilot, and Gold Life Member of the CAF.

New sponsors are always welcome! Contact us at finance.officer@cafohio.org.