Dear CAF Supporters,
Today I have the sad task of sharing the names of those who went west at the CAF Wings Over Dallas WWII Airshow on Saturday, November 12, 2022.
In this email, you will find the names of the crewmen, ways to support the families, and resources available for families and friends. We appreciate the incredible support and condolences pouring in and are relaying your messages to all impacted by this tragic event.
Sincerely,
Hank Coates
CAF President/CEO
B-17 Texas Raiders & P-63 Kingcobra Aircrew
Terry Barker
Keller, TX
Dan Ragan
Dallas, TX
Craig Hutain
Montgomery, TX
Leonard "Len" Root
Fort Worth, TX
Kevin "K5" Michels
Austin, TX
Curt Rowe
Hilliard, OH
Ways to Support the Families
The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) Foundation*, in association with the CAF, is accepting donations for the families of those involved in the accident. To donate, please go to
https://airshowfoundation.org/support/, select “Donation in honor or memory of an individual” and type “CAF” as the “Name of Memorialized”. 100% of the money collected through this effort will be provided to the families as emergency funding, with all received funds being split equally amongst those families impacted.*The ICAS Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and follows all IRS guidelines. Although most donations made to the ICAS Foundation are tax deductible, please consult your tax adviser to confirm the deductibility of your contribution. EIN: 38-2885409
Mental Health Resources
This is a tremendous loss for our organization. We encourage those impacted to seek our support, please contact
your local Red Cross Disaster Mental Health or community mental health professional. You can also reach out to the National Disaster Distress Helpline by calling or texting to 1(800) 985-5990.
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