Wings Over Houston Airshow
WINGS OVER HOUSTON-2006
All photos are by Darla Tamulitis of La Vita Loco Photography.
The B-17 "Thunderbird" is one of the airplanes that helped the Allies win World War 2.
This replica Japanese "Zero" is one of the many airplanes
that participate in the reenactment of the attack on Pearl
Harbor, aptly named "Tora, Tora, Tora."
This Japanese “Zero” is flying in formation with the B-17
“Thunderbird” to promote Wings Over Houston 2006.
This photo was shot from the radioman’s seat in
“Thunderbird.”
An aerial view of the Battleship Texas from the B-17
“Thunderbird.” This is a photo of what a pilot or crew
of the B-17 might have seen during World War 2.
Gordon Bethune was honored with the 2006 Lloyd P. Nolen
Lifetime Achievement in Aviation Award by Wings Over
Houston. The award is given to individuals, organizations,
or companies those who have dedicated their lives to the
advancement of aviation. Bethune is the former CEO and
Chairman of Continental Airlines.
Photo by Darla Tamulitis
The Japanese “Zero” flies past the San Jacinto
Monument to support Wings Over Houston 2006.