Scholarship Details
Betty Stagg-Turner Scholarship
Having
its roots in military and aviation history, Butler County Warbirds, a
501c3 non profit, is partnering with Tailwheel Aviation LLP and the
Middletown Community Foundation to promote advancement of women in
the aviation industry. After 3 years of planning, in OCT 2022, we
began taking donations and investment money towards the acquisition
of a North American AT-6 Texan. The Texan was a 1940s and early 1950s
military training aircraft that was used to teach most of the
military pilots of WWII and the Korean War advanced flying
principles. Our interests in it are specifically related to their
use to train the WASPs, the famous Women's Air Force Service Pilots
of WWII. BCW's friend, Betty Stagg-Turner was one of those lady
flyers. As a graduating member of Class 44W-9, one of Betty's
favorite memories was of her time in the AT-6. Therefore, we thought
it fitting to honor her memory and use this historic aircraft to fund
the Betty Stagg-Turner Memorial Scholarship Fund. This scholarship
will be awarded to women and used to assist ladies in starting or
advancing their aviation careers.
Once
the aircraft has been procured and added to the museum's letter of
authorization to perform sight seeing rides, we will start an
advertising campaign promoting the rides, focusing on the program
that it will benefit. The actual amount donated from each ride will
be determined by the market and operational expenses of the plane.
We estimate that we could generate in excess of $270 per flight sold.
For
information about the acquisition project, click here. For information on
how to make a tax deductible contribution to the project, or to join
us as an investor, please contact BCW President Tim Epperhart at
513-702-3062 or tim@bcwarbirds.com
for information. High school students interested in the scholarship can find information here.
Receive this custom challenge coin with a $50 or greater donation. Estimated ship date: Early January 2023.