Bill Shepard at an early morning press conference for Sun 'n Fun 2016

Cavalier Mustang at Sun 'n Fun 2016

George Hardy at Sun 'n Fun Radio

George Hardy speaking with members of the 99's at Sun 'n Fun

Tuskegee Airman George Hardy with David Clay Jr, pilot of the Golden Knights parachute team Fokker C31 at Sun 'n Fun 2016

George Hardy interview. Sun 'n Fun Announcers tower at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Bill Shepard being interviewed by Channel 8 News

George Hardy signing a souvenir picture at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Sun 'n Fun President and CEO John R. “Lites” Leenhouts is presented with a souvenir print by CAF CEO Stephen Brown at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Early morning radio spot with Sun 'n Fun Radio. George Hardy and Bill Shepard being interviewed

Paul Harrop and Kevin Hong in Texas Raider B-17

Bill Shepard, William Brake and George Hardy being interviewed by Florida Aviation Network at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Lt. Col. George Hardy and Col. Bud Anderson at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Col. William Brake and Lt. Col. George Hardy at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Paul Harrop with his camera glasses at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Veterans photo in front of Red Nose Mustang at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Veterans signing commemorative poster

Bill Shepard interview

P-51B "Berlin Express" at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Col. William Brake, B-17 pilot, after his first flight in one in over 50 years.

Florida Aviation Network interview

George Hardy

Lt. Col. George Hardy with US Coast Guard personnel at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Walkabout Tigers blowing smoke rings in front of the P-51B "Berlin Express"

Lt. Col. George Hardy with 3 WASPs and members of the 99's at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Bill Shepard shares a moment with Bee Haydu and 2 other WASPs at Sun 'n Fun 2016

George Hardy and WASPs

George Hardy and Bill Shepard interviewed by Wayne Flury at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Bill Shepard addresses the crowd at Sun 'n Fun

George Hardy and Bill Shepard at the announcers' stand at Sun 'n Fun

Red Tail Spirit Award presentations at Sun 'n Fun 2016. Front row left to right - Kyle Vickram, Phillip Hoyle, Jasmine Kheder, Catie Rosenoff. Back row - Robb Williams, Bill Shepard, Donna Drisdom, George Hardy

Red Tail Spirit Award recipient Catie Rosenoff with George Hardy and Bill Shepard at Sun 'n Fun 2016.

Bill Shepard, Kyle Vickram, Philip Hoyle, George Hardy, Catie Rosenoff and Jasmine Kheder at Red Tail Spirit Awards at Sun 'n Fun 2016

Red Tail Spirit Award recipient Jasmine Kheder with George Hardy and Bill Shepard at Sun 'n Fun 2016.