Class of ’45

Going Vintage!

The Class of ’45 is bringing their P-51 Mustang “Quick Silver” and F4U Corsair “Korean War Hero” to Cleveland for the first time! The Class of ’45 was formed in 2013 and consists of pilots Jim Tobul and Scott Yoak. Their mission is to preserve and honor the service of American military members, both past and present. For more information, click here.

The F4U4 Corsair “Korean War Hero”:

The F4U4 Corsair “Korean War Hero” served two tours on two different carriers and has flown over 200 combat missions. After the two tours, the Corsair spent roughly ten years in the Honduran Air Force before being sold in 1971 to a private owner. In 1981, Joe and Jim Tobul purchased it and began a ten-year restoration project. In 1991, “Korean War Hero” flew again.

The P-51 Mustang “Quick Silver”:

The P-51 Mustang “Quick Silver” was a dream project of father and son, Bill and Scott Yoak. “Quick Silver” was declared surplus and sold into private use. Ownership changed several times before it was purchased by Bill. It was built from over 200 parts and projects. Scott now flies the P-51 in air shows across the country.