FTHO 16- Page Prospectus

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On behalf of the Flying Tiger Historical Organization, we would like to invite you to partner with us and be a part of

history as we memorialize the strong relationship that existed between China and the United States during WW II.

The Flying Tigers Heritage Park in Guilin, China is the premier museum and memorial park dedicated to honoring

the role of the Flying Tigers during WW II (the American AVG, 14th Air Force, and CBI). This world-class museum

and park is nearing completion and will culminate with the re-enactment of a “Hump” flight beginning in Myanmar

(Burma), over the Himalayan Mountains, and ending at the Flying Tigers Heritage Park in Guilin.

We anticipate that this event will garner wide media attention both in America and in China. In fact we are in the final

stages of negotiation with the American Heroes Channel to produce a documentary on the flight that will be narrated

by actor Joe Mantegna, Jr.

We are asking you to help sponsor this historic endeavor. The re-enactment flight will honor the brave men and

women from America who fought alongside the Chinese to defeat Japanese Imperialism. Additionally, the flight will

transport a number of rare and historically significant artifacts for permanent display at the museum in Guilin. The

Flying Tigers Heritage Park is in the final stages of construction and is slated to open on March 28, 2015.

Included within this brochure is a list of the sponsorship benefits available at different levels of support. This is a

unique opportunity to document and record for history some of the most dangerous and significant flying that took

place during WW II. Your contribution will ensure that this under-reported segment of history will be memorialized for

generations.

The Chinese Consulate in San Francisco, CA is hosting the Flying Tiger Historical Organization on October 24,

2014. We would love to use this special evening as an opportunity to celebrate with you as we honor and help

preserve the legacy of some of our nation’s finest patriots. Thank you in advance for your generous support!

Warmest regards,

Maj. Gen. James T. Whitehead, Jr., USAF (Ret.)

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DESCRIPTION

The Flying Tiger Historical Organization, Inc. (FTHO) is a California

non-profit volunteer organization registered with the IRS as a 501 (c) (3)

corporation. We consist of two groups, an Executive and an Advisory Board.

MISSION STATEMENT

In partnership with the People’s Republic of China, to promote friendship,

understanding and an appreciation of the shared heritage of the United

States and the People’s Republic of China; to educate the people of today

and future generations about the heroics of both countries during WW II.

PRIMARY GOAL

Develop the Flying Tiger Heritage Park located on the outskirts of Guilin,

China. The main components of the Park will be a restored General

Chennault’s Command and Operations Cave circa 1941, Museum, Honor

Walk and Wall, Entrance, and Information Center.

MARKETING AND CUSTOMER

The Guilin area and the River Li together are one of the biggest tourist areas

for the people of China. In recent times they have become a popular stop for

a majority of the world tour groups. Although Kunming was a larger WW II

operating area, the entire China Theater was under the command of General

Chennault from his “Cave”.

FINANCIAL DATA

The People’s Republic of China has dedicated $4 million US dollars and has

purchased 120 acres for the Park. The FTHO commitment required is

$400,000 US. The cave restoration cost will be $150,000 US. The cave will

be completely financed by the FTHO. The remainder of our commitment will

aid in the financing of other areas in the Park. At this time we have raised

$57,000 US. Pictures of our Groundbreaking Ceremony can be viewed on our

web page (new web site due early November 2014). Museum completion

and dedication will be March 28, 2015.

PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OFFICIALS INVOLVED WITH THE FTHO

Counselor, People's Republic of China Embassy, USA – Zhang Ping*

Ambassador Peoples Republic of China – Mr. Cui Tian Kai hosted banquet for

FTHO at People’s Republic of China Embassy, Washington, DC* Secretary-General of China International Culture Exchange Foundation-

Henry Tian*

2nd Vice Premier Liu Yandong in Great Hall of the Peoples Republic of China*

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Madam Li Xiaolin Daughter of General Li, Hero of China’s defeat of the

Japanese, President of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with

Foreign Countries* Attended audience with People’s Republic of China President Xi Jinping in

Great Hall of The Peoples Republic of China

Consul General San Francisco – Gao Zhan Sheng*

Consul General Mr. Yuan Nansheng hosting banquet for FTHO* Lingui County Vice Director & Project Director – Zhu Ge Ya*

Director of Tourism Lingui County – Li Fushen*

[*Personal meetings with various members of the FTHO Board]

DONATION OPPORTUNITIES

Please see our Sponsors Levels & Benefits page.

Naming opportunities available for the cave and rooms in the cave.

For further discussion, I may be reached at [email protected] or

residence phone 661-837-1551.

Thank you for your interest in this very special project between two nations.

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Pictorial display of FTHO/China Interface

Ambassador Cui Tian Kai pictured with (left to right) Larry Jobe, KC Ma, Paul

Crawford, Congressman Joe Wilson, Nell Calloway, Ambassador Cui Tian Kai,

General James Whitehead, Michael Bianco, Kerry Brogan, and Minster Lu

Kang at People’s Republic of China Embassy in Washington, DC.

2nd Vice Premier Liu Yandong greets FTHO Board members Gen. Whitehead,

Larry Jobe, and KC Ma in the Great Hall of the People, Beijing, China.

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President Xi Jinping greets Friendship Conference attendees including FTHO

Board members, Samoan Princess Salote Mafile’o Pilolevu, and Christopher

Nixon Cox in Great Hall of the

People, Beijing, China.

FTHO Board members in Great Hall

FTHO Board members and wives of The People in Beijing, China.

with Florence Fang.

FTHO Board luncheon with former San Francisco Consul General Gao

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528th Fighter Pilots given Hero’s

welcome by Chinese on return

visit.

Left to Right: Bill Creech – Joe

Walters – David Thompson –

Hank Snow

Banquet in Xi’an held in honor of

returning 528th fighter pilots along with FTHO Board members KC Ma,

Larry Jobe and Governor of Shaanxi

Province Mr. Hong.

Walters Thompson Creech Snow

Old Chinese gentleman with

Paul Crawford & Mark McDonnell picture of himself with Flying salute Clay Soldiers on 60th Tigers. News media filming

Anniversary of ending of hostilities. 529th pilots Jim Nordlie &

To signify the honor bestowed on Bob Ingersoll (“Tic Toc”) in

these gentlemen, only 35 world dignitaries front of Command & had been allowed in the Pits to this point. Operations Cave.

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People’s Republic of China Embassy, Washington, DC

FTHO Event hosted by Ambassador Cui Tian Kai

Ambassador Cui Tian Kai & Gen. Whitehead Flying Tiger hat given to Ambassador

Anna Chennault, Kathrine Stevens, Nell Calloway, Cynthia Chennault, General Whitehead,

FTHO board members & WW II Veterans.

KC Ma, Larry Jobe, Ambassador Cui Tian

Kai, General Whitehead, Michael Bianco.

FTHO Board Members with Counselor Zhang

Ping at Embassy, People’s Republic of China, Washington, DC.

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The FTHO enjoyed a warm relationship with the former Consul General Mr.

Gao of the San Francisco Consulate. Mr. Gao hosted the FTHO board at a

dinner in his home, honored several veterans at an event at the Consulate

and met with the FTHO board for lunch in San Francisco.

Dinner at Consul

General Gao’s

residence.

Pictured above: Florence Fang; Capt Moon Chin,

Bill Behrns; Consul General Gao, Larry Jobe,

General Whitehead at event honoring WW II

China veterans.

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Consul General Yuan Nansheng & FTHO forming close

relationship to better the friendship between

Chinese and Americans.

Consul General Yuan Nansheng

pictured with FTHO board members

and other members of Chinese

community.

Consul General Yuan Nansheng

speaks to group at dinner in his

residence. FTHO board member

General Whitehead also spoke.

Consular staff and Consul General Yuan

Nansheng with Larry Jobe, General

Whitehead and KC Ma of FTHO board at

San Francisco Consulate.

Consul General Yuan presents plaque to

Capt. Moon Fun Chin. FTHO board looks on.

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China Aviation Museum outside of

Beijing. Our group was given a guided

tour by General Chen Fei, head of the

museum.

Mr. Li and Eldon “Bud” Haigler.

Mr. Li was a Flying Tiger who

trained in Arizona.

Daughter of Chinese Flying Tiger Airman

discussing with Larry Jobe information

about her father. While the FTHO has

no files at this time we always try to

help develop what information we can.

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Chinese support and Honor Flying Tigers throughout China

Eddie Long CACW

in Chongqing with

Larry & Nina Jobe.

He was the last

Chinese Flying

Tiger (now

deceased).

Banquets in Xi’an and Chongqing held in honor of four returning Flying

Tigers from 528th fighter group. Pilots Dave Thompson, Joe Walters, Bill Creech and Hank Snow with Mr. Pan, Mayor of Chongqing, below, and Mr. Hong, Governor of Shaanxi Province, above.

Madam Li, President, People’s Association for

Friendship with Foreign Countries.

Congresswoman Jackie Speier presents FTHO

with Congressional Certificate of Recognition

for Flying Tigers, September 23, 2010.

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Chinese support continued, Guilin

U. S. Consul General Brian L.

Goldbeck in Guilin.

Guilin Mayor Mr.

Mu presents

rubbing from stone

in front of cave in

2004. At ground

breaking in 2009.

Now Director of

Tourist

Administration

Guangxi Province.

Guilin Director of Tourist Administration

Lin Yejiang.

Guilin Deputy

Mayor Chen Li

Hua accepts

artifacts from

FTHO General

Whitehead.

With Ms. Chen in lower picture is Deputy

Director of Lingui County Mrs Zhu, project

manager.

Flag raising ceremony at museum March of

2012.

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Sponsor Levels & Benefits

Presenting Sponsor $1,000,000 (1 available)

In addition to benefits listed at lower levels you will receive:

• Custom nose art on one side of the vintage C-47 used for the “Hump”

re-enactment flight and on permanent display at Heritage Park in

Guilin, China.

• A 30-second PSA about your company at the beginning of the film.

Executive Producer $500,000 (2 available)


• Your company name and logo listed on a single slate during the

opening credits of the film.

Producer $250,000 (6 available)


• Two reserved spots aboard the “Hump” re-enactment flight.

Platinum Sponsor $100,000 (10 available)


• 10 guest invitations to the 2015 Heritage Park/70th Anniversary of the

end of WW II Celebration in Guilin, China.

• Your company name listed during the closing credits of the film.

• Name listing on museum and cave signage.

• Special Logo display on the C-47 used for the “Hump” re-enactment

flight.

Gold Sponsor $50,000 (20 available)


• 5 guest invitations to the 2015 Heritage Park /70th Anniversary of the

end of WW II Celebration in Guilin, China.

• Full page 4 color ad in the 2015 Celebration event program.

• Your company acknowledged and logo featured in a FTHO electronic

newsletter.

• Your company logo listed on the Flying Tigers Historical Organization

website.

Silver Sponsor $15,000


• Special recognition and name listing on FTHO web page.

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• Recognition and logo display at Heritage Park Grand Opening event

• Your company recognized as a sponsor in all print promotion pieces,

press releases, and other publicity materials.

• Special recognition and privileges at all FTHO events

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Please contact:

Larry Jobe at 209-962-5501, [email protected] or

General James Whitehead at 661-837-1551, [email protected]

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FLYING TIGER HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION BOARD BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAME TITLE BACKGROUND

James Whitehead

Chairman Major Genera,l United States Air Force (Retired) Chairman of the Board - Minter Field Aviation Museum

Larry Jobe President Retired United Airlines International Pilot

KC Ma Vice President

Consultant of Tourist Administration of Hebei Provincial Government of People’s Republic of China President of Asia Holiday Travel, Inc.

Dave Thuillez Secretary A Licensed Architect; holds the National Council Architectural of Registration Board (NCARB) Certification.

Patti Jobe Treasurer Retired - 30 years as Accountant in Real Estate Development Industry. Assistant Controller Menlo Equities, LLC

Phil VanZandt Director Flying Tiger and WW II Historian, resident of Guilin, China for several years, retired business owner.

Joe Y. Eng Director United States Army (Ret.)

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS:

Paul Crawford 14th AAF Flying Tiger

Bob (Tic Toc) Ingersoll 14th AAF Flying Tiger

Hank Snow 14th AAF Flying Tiger

Jonna Doolittle Hoppes Jimmy Doolittle’s Granddaughter

Capt. Moon Fun Chin Hump Route Pioneer

Cynthia Chennault Gen. Chennault’s Daughter

Nell Calloway Gen. Chennault’s Granddaughter

Brigadier General James P. Hendrickson USAF (Ret)

ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

NAME BACKGROUND

Clay Lacy CEO/Founder- Clay Lacy Aviation, Aviation Hall of Fame Inductee

Dr. Pedro Chan Collector and Donor, Flying Tiger Artifacts

Michael Bianco Chairman of American Capital Markets Group

Judge Michael Ward Administrative Law Judge

Thomas K. Jue CPA

Mel McGowan Business Owner and Executive

Rob Custer Retired County Officer/Pilot

Victor Tong Webplus Ventures Corporation, Author, China IT

Hao Danny Wu Flying Tigers (Beijing) General Aviation Co., Ltd.

Patrick Bergin CFO, Tel-Tec Security Systems

Charles Michael Retired Account Executive, Ethyl

Alan Mutke President of Alan Mutke & Associates International

John A. Sanders Screen Writer, Historian

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Major General Claire Lee Chennault

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