Founded August 27, 1993, Cascade Warbirds is the largest chapter of EAA Warbirds of America — Warbird Squadron 2.
Our Missions
“It is the goal of Cascade Warbirds to promote the restoration, preservation, operation and public display of historically significant military aircraft; to acquire and perpetuate the living history of those who served their country on these aircraft; and to inspire today’s young people to become the aviation pioneers of tomorrow.”
Airshows
Cascade Warbirds members who own military-pedigree aircraft fly and ground display their machines in air shows across the Pacific Northwest. Other members volunteer to manage veterans outreach, marshal aircraft, staff merchandising kiosks, and provide guest and performer hospitality services.
Veterans
Cascade Warbirds maintains an active veterans outreach program, bridging the gap between citizens and our nation’s warriors. We support the attendance of veterans at regional air shows, promote our veterans through public affairs with local news agencies, and host informative and entertaining talks by veterans at squadron meetings.
Youth
Cascade Warbirds hosts an annual scholarship contest to teach the next generation to fly. Aspiring aviators ages 16-21 may apply to win a private pilot ground school and their first two instructional flights, taught through our Seattle-based flight school partner.
Leadership
Executive Board
John "Smokey" Johnson
Commanding Officer
Smokey served in Army Special Forces and later retired as a pilot from FedEx. He owns a North American SNJ, Beechcraft Bonanza, Cessna 180, and a Globe Swift, and is type certificated in a number of warbirds.
CO@cascadewarbirds.org
Dave Desmon
Executive Officer
Dave was a submarine weapons officer in the US Navy and retired as an engineer at Boeing. He flies a Ryan Navion and is a former CWB CO.
XO@cascadewarbirds.org
Dan Shoemaker
Operations Officer
Dan is an airspace obstruction safety analysis manager at the FAA, a pilot, and an avid photographer.
OpsO@cascadewarbirds.org
Fred Smyth
Adjutant / Finance Officer
Fred was a US Army helicopter pilot flying LOHs in Vietnam, an Alaska bush pilot, later managed the flying club at NAS Whidbey Island, and is a retired CFO.
FO@cascadewarbirds.org
John Clark
Officer-at-Large
John is a retired associate technical fellow at Boeing, a photographer, and audio/video enthusiast. He owns a Piper L-4A and has a background in aircraft maintenance.
AtLarge@cascadewarbirds.org
Directors
Kerry Edwards
Kerry served in the USAF, is a marketing communications professional, and motorsports enthusiast.
Stan "Sundance" Kasprzyk
Stan flew F-15s in the USAF and is a retired Boeing engineering manager, leading the F-22, X-32, and T-7A cockpit development. He flies a Nanchang CJ-6A, Piper Warrior, and anything else he can get his hands on.
Pete Jackson
Pete is a pilot, aircraft marshaller, boater, and owned a BMW maintenance shop.
Paul Youman
Paul retired from Boeing as an FAA-certificated aviation maintenance technician and is a student pilot.
Ron Morrell
Ron flew A-10s in the USAF and retired as an airline pilot. He has owned a T-28A and a Nanchang CJ-6A and is a former CWB CO.
John Haug
John was an engineer at Microsoft, has flown across North America, raced cars, and enjoys a warm motorcycle ride.
Subordinate Officers
Gary Shipler
B-17 Tour Stop Coordinator
Gary has owned a C172 and a Mooney M-20E and is also a marshaller. An avid photographer, he backs up the chief photographer.
Paul Youman
Chief Marshaller​
Paul retired from Boeing as an FAA-certificated aviation maintenance technician and is a student pilot.
marshalling@cascadewarbirds.org
Dan Shoemaker
Chief Photographer
Dan is an airspace obstruction safety analysis manager at the FAA, a pilot, and an avid photographer.
photography@cascadewarbirds.org
Greg Anders
Heritage Flight Museum Liaison
Lt. Col. Anders flew A-10s in the USAF and Idaho ANG. He is the VP and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum.
Pete Jackson
Historic Flight Foundation Liaison
Pete is a pilot, aircraft marshaller, boater, and owned a BMW maintenance shop.
Dave Desmon
Museum of Flight Liaison
Dave was a submarine weapons officer in the US Navy and retired as an engineer at Boeing. He flies a Ryan Navion and is a former CWB CO.
John Haug
Newsletter Editor
John was an engineer at Microsoft, has flown across North America, raced cars, and enjoys a warm motorcycle ride.
editor@cascadewarbirds.org
Kerry Edwards
Public Relations Officer
Kerry served in the USAF, is a marketing communications professional, and motorsports enthusiast.
PR@cascadewarbirds.org
John Clark
Safety Officer
John is a retired associate technical fellow at Boeing, a photographer, and audio/video enthusiast. He owns a Piper L-4A and has a background in aircraft maintenance.
Pete Jackson
Scholarship Committee Chair
Pete is a pilot, aircraft marshaller, boater, and owned a BMW maintenance shop.
scholarship@cascadewarbirds.org
Fred C. Smyth
Scholarship Fundraiser
Fred was a US Army helicopter pilot flying LOHs in Vietnam, an Alaska bush pilot, later managed the flying club at NAS Whidbey Island, and is a retired CFO.
Brandon Edwards
Veterans Liaison
Brandon is an aircraft marshaller, volunteer with Historic Flight Foundation, and dedicated to honoring our nation's veterans.
veterans@cascadewarbirds.org
John Haug
Webmaster
John was an engineer at Microsoft, has flown across North America, raced cars, and enjoys a warm motorcycle ride.
webmaster@cascadewarbirds.org
Legal Notes
Cascade Warbirds is…
…a registered nonprofit in Washington State, UBI# 601 488 378
…Warbird chapter 2 of the Experimental Aircraft Association‘s Warbirds of America
…a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, EIN 91-1988682
Donations made to Cascade Warbirds are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. Please consult your tax professional for more information.
View our Washington certificate of incorporation, IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter and our bylaws.
Membership and board meeting minutes are archived here.