Bristal Assisted Living to honor American veterans by sponsoring the flight of the nation’s only B-29 Superfortress During the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show
Bristal seeking Pacific War veterans and their families for special
reunion
reunion (Farmingdale) – Bristal Assisted Living communities will honor the legacy of all American veterans by sponsoring the Long Island arrival of the world’s only World War II flight worthy B-29 Superfortress this Memorial Day weekend while seeking veterans of the Pacific conflict and their families to gather for a private Bristal sponsored reunion with the bomber when it lands at the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport.
“This is an iconic aircraft from World War II that was based in the Pacific and carried the war to its conclusion in the skies over Japan,” stated Jan Burman, President Bristal Assisted Living. “We not only have an opportunity to sponsor this B-29 but an obligation to bring together those Long Islanders who served with them. We want their families to see the aircraft up close and personal and appreciate that they are living with heroes.”
Burman is asking Pacific veterans, or members of their family, to get in touch with them directly by phone at 212 843-8010 or email,
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. “It is our intent to conduct a private reception for these individuals. Whether you are part of the Bristal community or not, this is a unique opportunity to reconnect with the plane that dominated the Pacific. We would be honored by their presence,” observed Burman.
The Bristal Assisted Living communities are East Meadow, East Northport, Lynbrook, North Hills, North Woodmere, Westbury and Massapequa. For information on The Bristal Assisted Living Communities, please visit their web site at www.thebristal.com.
The B-29 will be joined by a B-17 Flying Fortress and a B-25 Mitchell bomber over the skies of Jones Beach this Memorial Day weekend when they create an unprecedented aerial formation during the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Air Show. The aircraft will takeoff from the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230, New Highway, Farmingdale and will be on public display from Thursday, May 26 to Monday, June 1st.
Among the other corporate sponsors making this formation flight possible are Bethpage Federal Credit Union, Stop & Shop Supermarkets, Newsday, ABC-7, the Long Island Contractors’ Association, Polimeni International and Cockpit USA.
Admission for the general public to tour the facility during Memorial Day weekend is $15.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and veterans and $5.00 for children under 13. Children under five are free. The museum’s web site is at www.americanairpowermuseum.org
