American Pride Day at NAS Wildwood

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On Saturday June 4, 2011, NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum, located at the Cape May County Airport, in Cape May New Jersey, celebrated American Pride Day. Today the museum’s regular vintage aircraft, like the F-14 Tomcat, PT-17 Boeing-Stearman, and AH-1 Cobra ,were joined by 2 special guests. Joining today was a fly-in by a F-18 Hornet and a 2011 Chevy Camaro named “American Pride”. The American Pride Camaro was commissioned by GM in the Summer of 2010. It was the brainchild of Scott Settlemire from GM’s Show car division. The paint scheme represents the history of America’s miltary conflicts around the world. From the proud Bald Eagle up front to Arlington Cemetery on the trunk lid, this car will put a tear in your eye. The “American Pride” Camaro is the result of the artistry and enthusiasm of Mountain Muscle Cars in Cosby, Tenn.  Their artists and craftsmen headed by Mickey Harris took about three months to complete. If this class act Camaro is in your area, go see it you will not be disappointed. Thanks to NASW Deputy Director Bruce Fournier and his team for putting this show together. And a special thanks to Scott for letting me get some great shots outside before it was put back in the temperature controlled transporter.

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Scott Settlemire (L) Bruce Fournier (R)

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The following is a 2 part youtube series of the painting of the American Pride Camaro.

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