CLASSIC 47: CONGRATS TEAM !!

Welcome to the home of Classic 47 sponsored by WINGS OF HOPE

Meet Bev Cleair and Teresa Camp - Wings of Hope's 2010 pilot team. Classic 47 is a 2000 Cessna 182 S which will dutifully carry Wings of Hope's vision of peace and self-sustaining humanitarian programs for a better world.

Bev and Teresa are poised to race the Air Race Classic June 22 - June 25, 2010 from Fort Meyers, Florida to Frederick, Maryland, a 2157 nautical mile jaunt. This is the oldest air race in the country exclusively for women pilots. Its origins date back to the 1930's when the likes of Amelia Earhart and company were competing and dominating the Powder Puff Derby

Sunday, June 27, 2010

CONGRATS TEAM !!

Well congratulations are in order for Bev and Teresa. They were comsistently competitive throughout the race and place 16th overall out of 51 teams. The team brought home 3 leg prizes during the Sunday night banquet for a total of $90.

The prize money will happily help Wings of Hope continue their unending misson to provide sustainable self-sufficiency for the world's poorest of the poor. The charms will remain with the ladies as a tangible memory of their superb team effort.

Thanks to all for the fantastic support and generous donations of time, effort, maintenance, and CASH to literally help keep Classic 47 in the air. The ladies have taken special pride in their goal to educate the public and other racers about Wings of Hope and its worldwide mission.

We will continue to update daily until Classic 47 is back in Missouri and keep you informed of any pending news or pictures as they are uploaded by the team.

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