About CWB

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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

Dave Desmon
Commanding 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.
CO@cascadewarbirds.org

Bob Stoney
Executive Officer

Bob commanded the US Naval Test Pilot School, was a certification test pilot for the FAA, and is a FAA DER. He flies an O-1/L-19 Bird Dog.
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

Pete Jackson
Officer-at-Large

Pete is a pilot, aircraft marshaller, boater, and owned a BMW maintenance shop.​
AtLarge@cascadewarbirds.org

Directors

Kerry Edwards

Kerry served in the USAF, is a marketing communications professional, and motorsports enthusiast.

Gary Shipler

Gary has owned a C172 and a Mooney M-20E and is also a marshaller. An avid photographer, he backs up the chief photographer.

Brian Ruby

Brian is a military aviation enthusiast, served as an armorer in a USMC aviation squadron, and is a professional editor.

Paul Youman

Paul retired from Boeing as an FAA-certificated aviation maintenance technician and is a student pilot and our retired chief marshaller.

Bob Hill

Bob is a software developer, aviation history buff, and flies an IAR-823 Romanian military trainer.

John Haug

John was an engineer at Microsoft, travels extensively, has flown across North America, raced cars, and enjoys a warm motorcycle ride.​

Staff 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.

Heijo Kuil
Chief Marshaller

Heijo is a lead project engineer in the aviation industry and has been pushing and tugging warbirds for many years.
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

Greg flew A-10s in the USAF and Idaho ANG. He is the VP and Executive Director of the Heritage Flight Museum.

John Haug
Newsletter Editor

John was an engineer at Microsoft, travels extensively, 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.

Trent Hendricks
Social Media Coordinator

Trent specializes in technology and communications. He began flying at 16, earned his pilot certificate at 17, and now flies his Varga Kachina, “Rudy.”

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, travels extensively, has flown across North America, raced cars, and enjoys a warm motorcycle ride.​
webmaster@cascadewarbirds.org