2024 Antique Airplane Invitational Fly-in - The HANGAR at Deer Pasture Airfield:

 

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 We called it the 16th annual event as a follow-on to the 15 prior events held here between 1980 and 1994 by our parents John and Glenna Bowden.  We had a good local turnout, however the weather was not at all favorable for flying. Early arrivals enjoyed a pot luck dinner with bratwurst and weenie dogs.  Only 3 airplanes and one helicopter showed up.  I had my 1946 Taylorcraft there only because I brought it several days ahead of time.  One pilot, Phil Baker, flew in from Alpine TX on Friday evening in his 1956 Cessna 180.  Saturday meals were provided by the ALOHA Lampasas food truck.  A neighbor from 8 miles away, Skot Ingram, brought over a Bell 47 "M.A.S.H." helicopter for a while on Saturday morning.  Later toward sunset (during the time pilot's call "the Golden Hour"), the clouds lifted a little and the sun peaked out for a short while. I made several (8) flights in my Taylorcraft giving rides to several kids (young and older ones).  Skot made another appearance, making some beautiful low passes in his 1939 Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing. Phil also made a couple of flights in his 180.  All pilots know that the best flying conditions occur during the "Golden Hour".  And it certainly was.

Some attendees enjoyed the nice camping weather along the creek on the Bowden property.  On display were memorial photos from past fly-ins, airplanes, and other mementos documenting the lives of John and Glenna Bowden. The visitors enjoyed a 1-hour presentation on the Early Aviation History in Texas, by Jacob Stringer of Kerrville TX.  Some also participated in a historical hayride tour of the Bowden homeplace.  There were games for kids and many enjoyed riding on the "Plane Train", on loan from Harold Stieber of Brownwood TX and the Ranger Airfield Foundation, of Ranger TX.  Those who stayed past sundown were entertained by the Hot Texas Swing Band from Austin TX, courtesy of Andrew Fish.

 

 

Those who stayed for Sunday morning were treated by a wonderful breakfast followed by a short memorial service and worship time.  The weekend was considered a success, even though there weren't many airplanes.  For the Bowden family it was a great opportunity to come together and pass the Bowden's Deer Pasture Airfield legacy on to future generations.  We hope that there will be many more years ahead to celebrate this great event.

 

 

Photo Credits: Edith Wagner Harrison, Andrea Gore, Andrew Fish, Terry Bowden 

Click here for a special "Golden Hour" treat from Edith Wagner Harrison and Skot Ingram.

Annual Deer Pasture Airfield Antique Airplane Fly-In

 In memory of John and Glenna Bowden

Hosted by the Bowden family and friends

 by INVITATION ONLY

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024

 

To all Vintage Airplane pilots, enthusiasts, & restorers.

VAA, AAA, MAAC, & Marginal Aviation members 

(30 years have passed since the 15th.) 

Antique Airplane Fly-In

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024 

 

 

 PLEASE RSVP to TERRY BOWDEN

254-715-4773 or barnstmr@aol.com

by October 15, 2024

 

 

Keep scrolling to the end for all the details.

Oh the memories we share...

 

 

 

 The time has come to continue the legacy.

 

 

 

 

John and Glenna were always gracious hosts. We miss them.

 Those were the days!

Some changes have been made.  

 

 

Things are now a little different.  You are sure to like what's transpired.

All credit goes to Eddie and Debby Bowden. 

 

 

 

 

 They've fixed up the place, re-branded.  And now it's a happening place once again.

Everyone loves to hang out at...  "THE HANGAR"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YOU'RE INVITED

if you are a Vintage Airplane pilot, enthusiast, or a restorer. 

Also, VAA, AAA, MAAC, & Marginal Aviation members welcome. 

Join us for the

16th Annual Deer Pasture Airfield 

Antique Airplane Fly-In

NOVEMBER 1, 2, 3, 2024

 

 Hosted by the Bowden Family and Friends

 

 

 

 CAMPING - Bring your tent, Bring your sleeping bag, or your RV

OLD CARS - Bring your old Jalopy, your 'Vette, or your Model A

OLD AIRPLANES - Bring your biplane or your favorite flivver.

 

MEMORIES - Bring your stories, your pictures, and your smiles!

We'll have food, music, and games for all.

 

 

 

 

 

Keep scrolling to the end for all the details.

 

 

 

 PLEASE RSVP to TERRY BOWDEN

254-715-4773 or barnstmr@aol.com

by October 15, 2024

 No alternate rain date.  If it rains, drive anyway! We'll be here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

--- schedule---

FRIDAY: NOV. 1

Early arrivals and pot-luck / hot-dog cookout at dusk!

 

Star gazing and hangar stories.

Free camping on the field. 

 

SATURDAY: NOV. 2

Breakfast Burritos, Coffee, Juice, and Donuts

Dawn Patrol flying - hay ride - Tour the old homeplace

Airplane Arrivals.

 

Scrapbook booth. Aviation History - Local History.

Food truck for lunch and dinner.

 

Golden Hour - sunset flying.

 

7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Texas Swing Hangar Dance

And kids activities

 

Free Camping on the field. 

SUNDAY: NOV. 3

Breakfast Pastries, Coffee, Juice, and Fruit

9:30 am Memorial time, Worship, and Gospel Singing

Goodbyes and Farewell until next year!

 

 DIRECTIONS:

 Deer Pasture Airfield, (69TE)

801 CR205,

Lampasas, TX 76550

 

The airfield is currently not shown on the San Antonio Sectional Aeronautical Chart.

However the identifier 69TE is still in effect in GPS databases

Click on the image to enlarge.

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