[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 17 (Monday, February 2, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
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          RECOGNIZING THE WORK OF BRAVO 369 FLIGHT FOUNDATION

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 2, 2015

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the work of the 
Bravo 369 Flight Foundation and their current project, ``Warplanes to 
Siberia.'' Additionally, I want to recognize the efforts of the 
project's co-founders, Craig Lang and Jeff Geer. Mr. Geer, who serves 
as the President and Chairman of the Bravo 369 Flight Foundation, will 
pilot his own plane as part of the project. I applaud their work to 
educate and inspire the next generation of aviation enthusiasts.
   ``Warplanes to Siberia'' is a historical re-creation of the Alaska-
Siberia air route (ALSIB) with both American and Russian pilots flying 
together in formation to celebrate the end of World War II. It will 
commence in 2015 and follow the exact flight route from Great Falls, 
Montana to Krasnoyarsk to Moscow, flying the same types of aircraft 
used 70 years ago. The project is intended to pay tribute to the men 
and women of the United States, Russia, and Canada who were involved in 
this effort during the war, and to bring awareness to the significance 
of their work.
   The Alaska-Siberia air route was used to deliver warplanes to the 
Eastern Front of the war effort as part of President Roosevelt's Lend-
Lease policy, and contributed to the success of the Allies in World War 
II. The re-creation of the flight route will be documented for 
educational and broadcasting purposes, and accompanied with school, 
airport, and museum visits.
   I want to commend the Bravo 369 Flight Foundation and their 
continued work on the ``Warplanes to Siberia'' project, celebrating 
past achievements and building strong relations for the future.

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