Legendary Test Pilot Chuck Yeager to Attend Medal of Honor Gala

For Immediate Release, May 2007
www.patriotspoint.org
Legendary Test Pilot Chuck Yeager
to Attend Medal of Honor Gala

(Charleston Harbor, SC) The list of great American heroes attending the Medal of Honor Flight Deck Gala at Patriots Point now includes an aviation icon. Famed test pilot Chuck Yeager will be among the patrons paying tribute to some 50 Medal of Honor recipients on board USS Yorktown Wednesday evening May 23rd. The West Virginia native is one of the most famous test pilot and fighter ace in American history.
To learn more about this legend of aviation visit www.chuckyeager.com

Tickets Still Available for Opening Night at the Medal of Honor Museum Friday May 25, 2007 7:00 pm

What better way to start the Memorial Day weekend than to celebrate the opening of the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum! Be among the first to experience the stories of the brave American recipients of our nation's highest award for valor.

Through sight, sound and feel, visitors come to understand how ordinary Americans did the extraordinary in unimaginable settings.

Opening Night at the Congressional Medal of Honor Museum includes live entertainment highlighted by performances from the Charleston Community Band.

At 9:00 pm guests are invited to watch from Yorktown's flight deck a spectacular fireworks display. Food and beverage will be available.

Tickets will be available Friday night at the Patriots Point
gate... only $15.
Advance tickets are on sale at the Patriots Point
Gift Shop as well as etix.com Questions? Call
(843) 881-5925

For more information, contact:
Jim McElroy
Communications Director
Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum
Office (843) 881-5925
Mobile (843) 729-4300
jmcelroy@patriotspoint.org
www.patriotspoint.org

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