PEOPLE AND PLANES
WALT "SMOKEY" FRICKE
Walt used to fly his T-28 with the Trojan Horsemen but recently sold it and no longer flys in their airshows. Walt is a highly decorated veteran having received the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, 21 air medals and a Purple Heart.
Upon retiring, Walt founded the Veterans Air Lift Command, another successful mission which has garnered national recognition. His ties with the Trojan Horsemen are still close and the team flies as the VAC's "Honor Guard Flight Demo Team."
click on logo to visit the veteransairlift.org website
VETERANS AIRLIFT COMMAND is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization helping to provide essential air
transportation to our wounded military. The organization depends on monetary donations and the
volunteer time and expenses of
private aircraft owners and pilots.
Please see how you can help by going to their website for more information.
NBC's Nightly News interview with Walt Fricke
