14th Annual Ozark Air Lines Reunion
Saturday, September 11th, 2004
Smartt Field - St. Charles, MO.

FLY-IN, DRIVE-IN REUNION

The 2004 reunion is scheduled to be held at the Commemorative Air Force Hangar at St. Charles County Smartt Field on Saturday, September 11th 2004 from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.

The Ozark Air Lines Alumni Association and the Ozark Air Lines Silver Swallows are sponsoring this years reunion.

The following was highlights of our September 2003 reunion. Plans for 2004 reunion are not yet final; however, many of them will be the same for 2004.

  • Free airplane rides for our children and grandchildren ages 8 to 17. The Smartt Field based Experimental Aircraft Association - E.A.A. will be offering free airplane rides from their hanger between 10 am and 3 p.m. to our children ages 8 - 17 that attend the reunion. Insurance coverage will be provided by E.A.A. Upon the completion of their flight each child will receive a "Young Eagles" certificate, a learn to fly booklet, yearly mailing to their home address about being a pilot and the ability to see their first flight logged in "The Worlds Biggest Logbook" at www.youngeagles.org.
    Donations to the EAA are always appreciated.
  • Ozark Airlines Museum's C-47 will be displayed. Interior tours are available.
  • Displays of member's antique aircraft, cars and motorcycles.
  • $500 in attendance prizes.
  • Buffet style lunch with hot dogs, bar-b-que pork steaks, chicken wraps, bratwurst, potato salad, cole slaw and refreshments available.
  • Ozark memorabilia on sale.
  • Three separate 50/50 drawings.
  • More seating in the hangar area and on the ramp.

We are sure visiting and sharing memories with old friends coupled with these attractions will result in an enjoyable and exciting day for all.

Directions

Annual Fly-In/Drive-In Ozark Reunion - Smartt Field - Commemorative Air Force Hangar - St. Charles Mo.
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St. Charles, MO
  • From the West - Traveling I-70 from the west , take I-370 at St. Peters toward St. Charles 7.3 miles to Highway 94 North.
  • From the North or South - Traveling I-270 from either the North or South, take I-370 toward St. Charles 4.3 miles to Highway 94 North.

Take Highway 94 North 7.9 miles to Grafton Ferry Road. Turn West on Grafton Ferry Road and the airport is 1.5 miles down on your right. (Follow the Ozark Reunion signs all along Hwy 94)

Donations

We ask that each person in attendance register with Wayne Kelley at the registration table and donate $3.00 to help cover the costs associated with the reunion. The registration also makes you eligible for the many attendance prize drawings.

Vendors

Vendor space is available for a $25.00 donation for those of you who want to sell your wares at the reunion. Vendors must supply their own setup (tables, etc.). If more vendors apply than space available, then priority will be given to former Ozark employees for that space. To reserve your vendor space call (636) 532-5424.

Prizes and Awards

$500 in prizes and awards will be available for former Ozark employees.

  • There will be five separate prize drawings. Drawing times will be at 12 noon, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm and 4pm.
  • Three separate 50/50 drawing will occur at this years reunion. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5.
  • Awards will be announced and distributed at 3:00 p.m.

Food and Refreshments

Kilroy's Airport Restaurant will be selling hot dogs, bratwurst, potato salad, cole slaw, chicken wraps and bar-b-que pork steaks. Beer and soft drinks will also be available.

Last year 500 people were served with very little waiting.

Fly-In/Drive-In Appreciation Certificates

Certificates of participation will be given to those who either fly/ drive their own aircraft/antique cars to the reunion.

Volunteers

Please contact the Ozark Silver Swallows (636) 532-5424 or the Ozark Alumni Association (314) 739-4556 if you can help with the reunion. The Board of Directors/Officers of both organizations work hard to make the annual reunion a memorable event. It takes a lot of effort to make these reunions happen and we can always use additional help.

Parking - Aircraft/Show Automobilies & Motorcycles/Regular

  • Parking - Aircraft
    Please follow the directions of the ramp director for parking your aircraft on the north side of the taxiway leading to the CAF hanger. The airport will continue to be open for general aviation and we do not want to impede the flow of normal aircraft traffic and business.

  • Parking - Automobiles/Motorcycles - Show Vehicles
    If you have a motor vehicle to show, please park your vehicle on the grass behind the fuel pump.

  • Regular Parking
    Civil Air Patrol Cadets will be providing direction for parking cars and motor homes. Also, the Civil Air Patrol will have a recruitment display desk at the runion.

    The road from the ramp, alongside the side and behind the CAF hanger is a "no parking restricted area" that must remain clear. Please obey the no parking signs. Parking will be provided in a designated area east of the CAF hanger. Please move your car if asked to do so. We do not want to lose our welcome at this airport.

    "Gone, But Not Forgotten "