Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society, NY
National Aeromodeling Heritage Program
Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society
Both the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome and the Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society were honored with plaques at the Old Rhinebeck Jamboree, September 9-11, 2016, as part of AMA’s National Aeromodeling Heritage Program. Established in 2003, it is an official list of historic organizations, businesses, and sites.
The Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society received the National Aeromodeling Historic Organization award, presented by Eric Williams (center).
Contest Director Warren Batson (L) and Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome president Michael DiGiacomio (R) accept the bronze plaque commemorating ORA as a National Aeromodeling Historic Landmark from AMA District II Vice President Eric Williams.
The plaque, designating Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome as a National Aeromodeling Historic Landmark, was presented during the gathering and reads: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome (ORA) Cole Palen purchased this property in 1958, and created a replica World War I Aerodrome, complete with full-size flying aircraft, vehicles and hangars. This unique setting offered an ideal location to fly WWI model aircraft. In 1967, the Mid-Hudson Radio Control Society, with support from ORA and AMA, sponsored the first WWI Jamboree—the first such event devoted exclusively to WWI models. The annual Jamboree attracts modelers from around the world, drawing in excess of 8,000 spectators at its peak. Dedicated September 10, 2016