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Will Martin 708-448-1608 (Office) |
A native of the Chicago area, Will Martin is perhaps one of the most experienced Warbird pilot of the Squadron. Will has been with the Squadron from the beginning as he is the founding father of Squadron 4. He began taking flying lessons back in 1954 and eventually earned his private in his Navion. He has flown over 40 different types of aircraft including the P-51, P-47, A-26, T-34, and many more. Will feels very privileged to be able to fly and hopes that general aviation will continue to be around for future generations. |
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Gordon Millerin 815-838-3651 (Home) |
A native of Lockport, Illinois, Gordon Millerin decided to join the Squadron because of his lifelong love of aviation. After joining the Squadron in March of 2003, he has become a member of the Squadron 4 board. Gordon has also taken lessons in a Cessna 152 and has had the opportunity to co pilot an SNB (twin Beech) during his time in the Navy. He is also a member of Palos and Joliet radio controlled flying clubs and has built and flown many model aircraft. His favorite Warbird is the AD-5 Skyraider, which he was a Plane Captain of while he was in the Navy. |
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Steve Pagels 847-437-6479 (Home) |
Steve was born in Northern Illinois. His early interest in flight, mechanics and electronics formed his future. Having friends that were pilots and being around Experimental Aircraft Association throughout the years. 'There's a point when you step out to help.' Joining Warbirds Squadron 4 in 2008, he became a board member and has had the opportunity to work on many events. He crews on a Grumman TBM Avenger as they display it at airport open houses around Illinois. |
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Jerry Czupryn 630-452-0845 (Mobile) |
Jerry was born in Chicago and currently lives in Bolingbrook. He decided to join Squadron 4 and EAA Warbirds of America after meeting Gordon Millerin at the Cavalcade of Planes in Bolingbrook in June 2012. He had a great conversation with Gordon as they talked about Warbirds. He received three Warbird magazines from Gordon to keep, maybe a bit of a bribe. Jerry loves military history and Warbirds. All his life when he hears the unique sound of a Warbird, he drops everything and runs to the window or goes outside to see what is flying over. Jerry has attended many air shows over the years around the Midwest with his family. He enjoys seeing and experiencing first hand real history with these Warbirds. His favorite Warbirds are the TBM Avenger and F4U Corsair. Jerry is a member of the board and is the current Warbird Raffle Chairman. |
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Tim Dunavin 815-438-2420 (Home) |
'Colonel' Tim Dunavin decided to join the Squadron because of his interest in Warbirds. Tim joined the Squadron in 2000 and he has been involved for the past twelve years. He currently serves on the board as the newsletter editor. Prior to his service in the Navy, Tim soloed an aircraft in the late 1950's. Because the Navy changed it's testing score to enter flight school, Tim missed going to flight school by 2 points. Then begin training for anti-submarine warfare with the Navy. In addition to his membership with the Squadron, Tim is a member of EAA Chapter 410 and edits their newsletter as well. His favorite Warbirds are the P-47 Thunderbolt, the P-38 Lightning, the P-40 Warhawk, and the P-51 Mustang. Tim is also a master model builder, a WWII re-enactor and an overall WWII historian. His home town is Tiskilwa, Ill. - a small community 7 miles southwest of Princeton. Now resides 7 miles south of Rock Falls, just off of Ill. Rt 40. |
