Honor the 23 Royal Air Force cadet pilots in the No. 4 British Flying Training School who lost their lives while training from 1941-1945 during World War II at Mesa's Falcon Field. This service has been held for more than 30 years. Join us at this free public event, recognize the service of those lost, and welcome their families who travel from Britain to attend.
Participants will include:
- Honorable John Giles, Mayor of Mesa
- American Legion Post 27 Rifle Team
- Arizona U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Band
- Boy Scout Troop #301 Mesa
- Mesa Caledonian Pipe Band
- Military Order of World Wars
- Scottish American Military Society Honor Guard
- Fly-overs of World War II-era aircraft by the Wings of Flight Foundation and Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona