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Conch Republic Air Force makes relief flight to Haiti

By Janice Wood · January 26, 2010 ·

(Front Row) Raymond Cabanas, Fred Cabanas (Back Row) Les Weston and Todd Stuart in front of Stuart's Shrike Commander
(Front Row) Raymond Cabanas, Fred Cabanas (Back Row) Les Weston and Todd Stuart in front of Stuart's Shrike Commander

The Conch Republic Air Force delivered antibiotics and baby nutritional supplies to Haiti on Saturday, Jan. 23. Pilots Fred Cabanas, Todd Stuart, Les Weston and Raymond Cabanas made the flight from Key West to Haiti, where they were met by representatives from Albert Schweitzer Hospital Haiti. Susan Cabanas and Dr. Mike Whitley coordinated the collection of supplies.

Cabanas, an air show pilot and general of the Conch Republic Air Force, said “We hope these supplies, in the hands of the doctors at Albert Schweitzer Hospital, will save lives and help feed hungry babies.”

“We are just doing our small part to help our neighbors in need following this tragedy,” added Stuart.

Paul dePoo provided use of his Baron and Stuart his Shrike Commander. Other contributors included Steve and Sandi Burns of VP Race Service, Dennis Pharmacy, The Todd A. Stuart Foundation, Dr. Mike Whitley, Bill Murphy of Fairvilla Megastore and Jagermeister. Many donations were also received from the Key West Community.

For more information: ConchRepublicMilitaryForces.com

About Janice Wood

Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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