“Winston Churchill had a way of boiling down the most complex situation or idea into an easy to understand and thought provoking statement of truth. Churchill is the most notable international public figure of modern day. His long and respected career is being remembered this Saturday at the airport. This family friendly, interactive and entertaining event will teach about an important time in our history. I can’t wait!” stated Joe Frasher, Airport Director of the Greenville Downtown Airport.
“Danger gathers upon our path. We cannot afford – we have no right – to look back. We must look forward.” - Winston Churchill, December, 10 1936 (https://winstonchurchill.org/resources/quotes/we-must-look-forward/)
“Churchill understood the value of science and technology. Immediately following the development of sustained flight, he was convinced that air routes were essential to save time. He pushed for commercial air mail and passenger service from Cairo, Egypt to then Karachi, India, which was under British rule but is now part of Pakistan. This trip took over 11 days by sea. In contrast, by air it could be made in just two or three days. It is interesting to note that today this journey by air can be made in just 6.5 hours! Our industry has come a long way,” stated Lara Kaufmann, Associate Director of the Greenville Downtown Airport.“Churchill also saw the benefit of flight during military conflicts. Aircraft could be used to locate enemy troops and report back their movements to military leaders. They also propelled fighting upward and inland, away from trench warfare based front lines, which often took a tremendous loss of life to try and break,” added Kaufmann.
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"Come out to the airport for a free family fun day! Hear tales of Churchill’s adventures in the air and the importance of air power to the war effort. Visit Runway Park and the MHCC Military History Museum which is having a free open house”, invited Frasher.
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Where? Runway Cafe at Greenville Downtown Airport, 21 Airport Rd Ext, Greenville, SC 29607
When? Saturday, June 16th at 10 am
What? Churchill will arrive in a restored historic 1943 open cockpit Boeing Stearman PT-17 biplane.
Churchill, portrayed by Larry Bounds, will speak of adventures in the sky and air power in war.
He will depart in a WWII jeep and go to the Military History Museum.
Event Sponsors include: Venture Aviation, Greenville Downtown Airport, Runway Cafe, Maserati Lotus Greenville and the Military History Center of the Carolinas (MHCC).
About Actor Larry Bounds, who will portray Winston Churchill - With over thirty years as a professional educator and even more as a professional magician, Larry Bounds brings his skills together from the classroom and the stage to recreate historical characters for the Chautauqua audience. He earned a BA in Theatre and a Masters in Education from The Univ. of Tennessee, and has performed in Chautauqua programs presenting Einstein, Churchill, Houdini, Disney, and others since 2002. He is a teacher of Advanced Placement and Honors English for Greenville County Schools at Wade Hampton High and has taught classes in broadcast journalism. In addition to teaching, Larry has performed since the 1970s as a professional magician appearing for eight years with Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and three years in a Kentucky theme park. He also managed magic shops in Atlanta and has taught courses in magic for two universities.
For more information, please visit http://www.greenvillechautauqua.org/?event=winston-churchill-show-7&event_date=2018-06-16 or contact Caroline McIntyre at caroline@greenvilleCHAUTAUQUA.org.
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