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Bill Wieger of Pineville, La., a member of Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 614, shows his gyrocopter to IACE cadets and their guides at Pineville Municipal Airport.
(Photo by 2nd Lt. Robert Piercy)
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The IACE contingent.
(Photo by Maj. Michael James)
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The IACE cadets, their hosts and Louisiana Army National Guard Army Aviation Support staff in front of a helicopter at the support facility, where maintenance is performed on choppers.
(Photo by Cadet Lt. Col. Barry James)
Maj. Michael G. James
Public Affairs Officer
Central Louisiana Composite Squadron
Louisiana Wing
LOUISIANA -- Ten International Air Cadet Exchange cadets and two guides representing five nations -- Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom – visited central Louisiana for two days for a look at various aviation-related facilities in the area and a healthy helping of hospitality.
With the Central Louisiana Composite Squadron acting as host, the IACE contingent’s stops included the Alexandria International Airport control tower, the Louisiana Maneuvers and Military Museum and the Louisiana Army National Guard Army Aviation Support and U.S. Marshals Service Special Operations Group facilities.
The eight host families from the Central Louisiana squadron placed signs in their yards welcoming the IACE cadets. In addition, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 614 members prepared a nice dinner for the guests at the chapter’s clubhouse at Pineville Municipal Airport on Lake Buhlow, where Pineville Mayor Clarence Fields welcomed them at the gathering.