80-23517 (Maggie) AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra. Desert Storm and Grenada with the Marines. Painted by Dru Blair and some of our volunteers. She has flown to several schools as a part of our STEM Education Outreach Program school visits. Maggie has made appearances in many airshows and other special events.  Named after Martha Raye.

Black and white photograph of a woman in a military uniform and cap, smiling at the camera.

Two smiling women in military uniforms sitting inside a helicopter, one wearing sunglasses.

Maggie

68-15352 (Lena) AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra . Vietnam, Desert Storm and Bosnia. Lena is our traveling helicopter that goes on the School STEM Education Outreach Program visits. Students at Applied Technology Education Campus (ATEC) in Camden, SC used their Cate, Steam skills to design and paint this current paint scheme. Named after Lena Horne.

Lena

Black helicopter with orange tiger stripe design on a trailer, parked in front of a brick building.

Group of eight diverse pilots and a woman standing and sitting around a fighter plane, with some wearing pilot helmets and goggles.

A vintage portrait of a woman with dark styling hair, wearing a teal dress with gold accents, posed on a pink velvet sofa in front of a neutral background.

67-15520 (Annie) AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra. serviced with honors with the 20th ARA 1st Cavalry Division in Vietnam and Desert Storm. She is currently being refitted for future STEM Education Outreach Program visits. Annie is named after Anne Margaret.

Annie

Young woman singing into a microphone on stage with a large group of young men in military uniforms watching and taking photos.

A woman with long hair smiling, sitting in a vehicle with headphones hanging behind her, under a canopy or roof.

76-22567 (Kimberly) AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra. Desert Storm. She is named “Kimberly” honoring US Army Captain Kimberly Hampton who was the first female pilot killed in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Close-up of a smiling woman in military uniform wearing a helmet with 'Hampton' written on it.

A smiling female military pilot sitting inside a helicopter cockpit, wearing a helmet and military uniform.

Kimberly

73-21685 (Kathi) UH-1H Huey Helicopter - The Foundations historic U.S. Army UH-1H Huey helicopter was 1 of only 4 specially produced “SOTAS” (Stand Off Target Acquisition System) helicopters with a retractable landing gear, long range radar and air-to-ground data telemetry. She flew along the Eastern European border with Russia to map their over the horizon military units and also flew along the North and South Korean border to locate North Korean military units.

This helicopter is named “Kathi”, in memory of Kathi Free, our long serving CFF Business Manager, but most importantly, “our Mom”, to the many veterans and volunteers who she inspired. “Kathi” will support the Foundations education programs.

A military helicopter with 'United States Army' painted on its side parked on a tarmac under a blue sky.

A woman dressed in a naval uniform sitting on a military vehicle, holding an American flag, in a parade or military event with soldiers and military equipment around, and autumn trees in the background.

A smiling woman with curly hair wearing a red dress and a red necklace, standing outdoors with greenery and pink flowers in the background.

A woman in pilot gear and helmet inside an aircraft, giving a thumbs up and smiling.

Kathi

Charlie Horse

M-38A1 U.S. Army Jeep

“Charlie Horse” is the name of the Foundation’s full restored M-38A1 Army Jeep owned by Jack Lovelady. It was manufactured by Willys in 1953 and delivered to the U.S. Army where it served in Korea and later Vietnam with Charlie Troop, 1st Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division Airmobile.

The M-38A1 Jeep had many improvements over the WWII Jeeps (Peeps) which it replaced such as a more powerful engine, a synchronized transmission, 24 volt electrical system, greater ground clearance and larger cargo capacity. This Jeep also has the underwater fording system.

“Charlie Horse” was retired from active Army service in 1974 and after many years of work by Jack it has been restored to enter a new phase of service to honor the military veterans in parades and public events. It is on display at the Foundation’s headquarters if you would like to see it.

Caroline

57 N800Z (Caroline) T34-B . Used in the 50’s and 60’s as Navy Flight Trainer. In the 70’s was transferred to the North Carolina Forestry Division as a Fire Spotter. Finally, in 2017, CFF acquired this historical plane and immediately began cosmetic restoration and mechanical overhaul with original markings when she was a Navy Flight Trainer. She debuted at the Beaufort MCAS Airshow in May of 2018. She is named in honor of a CFF Lifetime members daughter who lost a long hard battle with cancer.

This is our main transport hauler for our helicopter that travels throughout the Southeast for the STEM Education Outreach Program, Airshows, Parades and special events.

The Beast (STEM Truck)

A vintage military Jeep with an olive green exterior, large off-road tires, military markings, and a canvas top in an indoor setting.

A man in military attire smiling while standing next to a vintage military jeep.

79-23211 AH-1, Helicopter, Attack, Cobra . Desert Storm. Future work in progress.

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