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Volume 14 Issue 1December 2007Falcon Squadron Commander Capt. Vincent Liggioand Public Affairs Officer 1Lt. Eva Owen handedout to the attendees a copy of an article written inn Monday, 11 June 2007, Falcon Squadron 2004 by the guest of honor, Capt. Carney, about hishosted its annual Summer Dinner. At this time in CAP and the history of Falcon Squadron.At a later stage during the evening, Capt. Liggioyear's dinner the squadron commemoratedpresented Capt. CarCapt. Harold Carney'sney on behalf of theretirement from CAPSquadron awelland celebrated his 27deserved beautifulyears of meritoriousplaque commemoratservice.ing his long and exThe festivities werecellent service toorganized by Capt.CAP. Also Capt. SiHarry Sidor and hisdor gave Capt. Carlovely wife Doloresney and his wife aand were held atcertificate for a nightToFu's Restaurant inout on the town at anLynbrook. The squadron feasted on an exexcellent restaurant.When Capt. Cartensive menu of delicious Chinese cuisine.ney was asked aboutIn all, some 29 peohis current plans, heple came out for thissaid he planned totruly auspicious occadevote more timesion. Those in atten- Capt. Harold Carney (center) receives congratulations from Capt now to his passion fortennis.dance included notRay Miller (l) and 1Lt. Karen MillerAs always at theseonly Falcon Squadronmembers and their spouses, but also representatives dinners, a good time was had by all!from NYC Group, NY Wing, and Northeast Region. Editors note: For more on the illustrious career ofWhile the guests were eating their first course, Capt. Harold Carney see the stories on pages 2 & 9.by 1Lt. Eva OwenPublished by Falcon Squadron — New York Wing of Civil Air Patrol, the US Air Force Auxiliary — JFK Airport

Page 2Editor's Note: The following feature was previouslypublished in the October 2003 edition of the FalconTimes and is reprinted here in honor of HaroldCarney's retirement .arold Carney is a long time Queens residenthaving lived the last 31 years in Laurelton. Hehas been married for 51 years and is the proudfather of 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls) who havegiven Harold 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.Harold is twice retired, having had a full career asan Army/Air Force Intelligence Officer and also as aSupervising Investigator for the New York City Personnel Department.Harold retired from themilitary in 1971 after30 years of active dutyand retired from theDepartment of Personnel 14 years later.Harold has had quitean accomplished military career. In 1941 heserved in Hawaii(arriving just 3 monthsafter Pearl Harbor)where he was with the369th Coastal Artilleryand Anti-Aircraft Unit.He wasn't in Pearl forHarold Carney Thentoo long before theArmy realized his potential and shipped him Stateside again for Officer Candidate School. Of course,Harold sailed through the course and was awardedthe commission of Second Lieutenant in the U.S.Army. Harold spent most of his career in the militaryas an Intelligence Officer serving in that capacity forboth the Army and the Air Force through World WarII, Korea, and Vietnam. Harold has had a distinguished career, indeed. By the time Harold retiredfrom service he had been awarded the MeritoriousTHE FALCON TIMESService Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal, the RVNCommendation Medal, the Army CommendationMedal, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry, theAmerican Defense Medal, the WWII Victory Medal,the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal, and Good Conduct Medals from both the Army and the Air Force.Having spent a lifetime involved in communications and aviation Harold decided that Civil Air Patrol would be a good way to pursue those interestsand to keep in contact with the military. He'd alsogotten his pilot's license in 1947 and thought that hemight be able to use those skills in CAP as well.We've been fortunate to have him with us in CivilAir Patrol and in Falcon Squadron since 1980.Most recently Haroldhas functioned as Falcon Squadron's Administration Officer wherehe has proven himselfindispensable. He is,literally, the man whokeeps things running.In addition to hismany military accolades, Harold has manyCAP accomplishmentsto his credit as well. Hehas been awarded: theMembership Ribbon,the Leadership Ribbon,the Certificate of Profi. . . . . and Nowciency, and the ChuckYeager Aerospace Education Achievement Award.Operationally, Harold has been certified qualified toperform as Mission Scanner.Those who know Harold know how fortunate weare to have him in Falcon Squadron. His depth andwealth of experience has inspired and guided us alland in addition to that; his good nature and willingspirit make him just plain fun to be around.Thanks Harold!ed:- And best wishes for a long and happy future!!

THE FALCON TIMESPage 3TC-12B Huron. There were also a number of othertypes of “action vehicles” available to the kids: a Portn Saturday, 29 September 2007, New York Authority Police Rescue vehicle, a Corrections DeCity Group members came out, yet again, in partment Emergency Services Unit response vehicle,strong support of LaGuardia Airport’s Kids- a number of fire vehicles, a K-9 Unit, a Mounted Poday 2007. Kidsday is sponsored annually by the La- lice Unit, and a very popular Port Authority Policecar where the kids were alGuardia Airport Kiwanislowed to turn on the flashingClub. The goal of Kidsday islights and siren.to give New York City areaAs usual, the world fakids an up-close and personalmous “GEICO SkyTypaviation experience, putting aers” (formation skywritingvariety of aircraft, large andteam) was a highlight of thesmall, fixed and rotary, onevent. The SkyTypers closedstatic display at one of theout the show with their sigworld’s busiest airports: Lanature formation departureGuardia International.and fly-by.This was NYC Group’sLast year, due to priortenth year of supporting thistrainingcommitments, CAPevent. Group members haveSomeofNYCGroup'sSupportforKidsday2007was unable to provide an airprovided flight line securitycraft for the event. This year,for Kidsdays since 1997,however, thanks primarilymissing only Septemberto Major Daniel Katz2001 when the event wasBraunschweig of Northeastcancelled.Region, Civil Air Patrol wasThis year’s show featuredable to provide a new, red,a New York Air Nationalwhite, and blue, high perGuard LC-130, a variation offormance, glass panel CAPthe C-130 Hercules, which isCessna 182. With no smalldistinguished by the additionamount of ingenuity andof retractable snow-ski landknow-how, the Maing gear and JATO (Jet Asjor managed to connect thesisted Take-Off) Rockets.aircraft to an auxiliary powerThe event also included aSM Roger Levy secures CAP Skylanesource so that he could keepnumber of commercial aircraft: US Airways provided an Airbus 319, and the airplane’s all-glass instrument panel switched onAmerican Airlines and the Delta Shuttle each pro- for an endless crowd of onlookers. Clearly, it was avided an MD88 for public inspection. In addition, the big hit.In all NYC Group mustered some 19 membersNew York Police Department offered an AugustaA119 Koala helicopter, the Port Authority Police De- from a total of 4 different units in support of thispartment supplied a Sikorsky S76 helicopter, and the event. Those participating were: NYCG CommanderUS Navy provided a twin-engine turbo Beechcraft(Continued on page 6)by Capt. Ray Miller

Page 4THE FALCON TIMESFilippi had brought that information to share with usfrom his recent trip to San Diego, California wherehe'd attended a meeting of museum curators .After the presentation Mr. Filippi announced tounday, 28 April 2007, brought a tremendousturn out of volunteers at the National Park all that HARP had an opportunity to receive a "NavyService (NPS) Spring Cleaning at Floyd Ben- Grumman Tracker with folding wings" from the Cranett Field in Brooklyn. I chose to volunteer at dle of Aviation Museum, in recognition of the extensive restoration work that"Hangar B," where else!HARP volunteers had(That's where the airplanesmade to a PBY Catalinaare.) The cool springamphibian. But, he said,morning ushered in aHARP would have to paysunny and fulfilling day. Ifor the trucking and delivusually get buyers remorseery charges!when I volunteer, or take"Does anyone want toon more work than I wantmake a TAX DEDUCTIto, but a quick shower,BLE DONATION? I'llshave, and slap of "Oldassure that you're nameSpice" aftershave got mewill live forever and you'lloff and running this wonalso leave a legacy forderful spring morning.your family and friends toI arrived a few minutesCadets and students wash a restored C-47remember you by," hetoo late for the 8:30amsaid. This would also be amuster for the "Under thevery important asset forMill Basin Bridge CleanHARP and Floyd BennettUp," but was early for theField (FBF), because the"Hangar B and AircraftNavy Grumman TrackersClean Up." That was finewere based and operatedwith me since Hanger B isextensively at Floyd Benwhere I really wanted tonett Fieldbe, anyway.Once the cleaning eventAs the volunteersstarted the cadets and Senstarted pouring into theiors took charge of thehangar, I met up withcleaning of the C-47 andCapt. Bill Betz, comlater in the day the Nepmander of Floyd BennettCAP Support for Floyd Bennett Cleanuptune aircraft. The CadetsSquadron, 2Lt. Bill Rahilly, and three cadets. They'd all come, as I had, to learned how to use the various power washers, strategically positioning the lifts and taking a leadershiphelp foster volunteerism and goodwill for CAP.Ranger John Daskalakis and Mr. Bob Filippi, who role among the 60 student volunteers from Bayis heading the C-47 restoration project at the Histori- Ridge High School. Naturally, their smart BDUcal Aircraft Restoration Project (HARP), kicked off dress and leadership skills made me and Capt. Betzthe day's activities with a computer presentation on proud."Aircraft Restoration and Documentation." Mr.(Continued on page 6)by 1Lt. Steve Pinello

THE FALCON TIMESPage 5from New York Wing HQ,to make it possible to flymore than 77 sorties overonday, 13 Augustthe course of the week. Of2007, began a fullthose flights, over 40 wereOrientation Flights. Forweek of glidermany cadets, this was theirflight training held by thefirst flight in any aircraft,Cape May County Comlet alone a glider. Someposite Squadron in Woodcadets managed to combine, New Jersey. Falconplete all of their five OrienSquadron’s own Capt.tation Flights while othersShlomo Zelkine served astogether with some seniorone of the primary instrucmembers completed moretors during the entire weekadvanced glider instrucof training.tion. I too got to fly in aDuring this period overCapt. Zelkine (r) and a cadet in the Blanik LET L-23glider as Lt. Col. Jack25 cadets and senior memHosp’s first passenger afterbers from Cape Mayreceiving his CommercialCounty and New JerseyGlider Rating.squadrons NJ-065, NJ-067,On the last day of trainNJ-096, and NJ-059, paring, I was also taken on theticipated in ground andMaule tow plane by Capt.flight instruction in gliderZelkine to see how it feelsaircraft.Two gliders were in useto be on the other end ofduring the training: athe glider tow!Schweizer 2-33 belongingAt the end of the trainto NJ Wing and a Blaniking, Capt. Zelkine was preLET L-23 borrowed fromsented with a certificate ofNY Wing.appreciation for his instrumental help in the successIt took the combinedof glider training by 2Lt.efforts of Capt. ThomasSandra Kooker, the PublicCallahan, Capt. RichardCapt. Zelkine (l) instructs a cadet in the Schweizer 2-33Affairs Officer of the CapeFellows, 1Lt Ed Wuerker,and 1Lt. Clark Lunsford from Cape May County May County Composite Squadron. Capt. ZelkineComposite Squadron, Capt. Shlomo Zelkine of Fal- says he is looking forward to participating in thecon Squadron, NYC Group, and Lt. Col. Jack Hosp clinic again next year!by 1Lt. Eva Owen