FIGHTER JET ARRIVAL DELAYED A DAY

  

Washington County’s F-111 fighter plane arrival has been delayed a day.

The fighter jet which will go on display at Henderson Park, in now scheduled to arrive Saturday.

According to Ben Seeker of the local VFW, the Viet Nam-era fighter will be arriving by truck from Nevada sometime Saturday.  It was originally set to arrive Friday.

The jet will be stored at the Brenham Airport until it is ready to go on permanent display.

Last week, the Washington County Veterans Association received word they had succeeded in obtaining the last F-111A aircraft in the Air Force inventory.  Representatives from the Veterans Association and the City of Brenham signed documents securing the aircraft.

Several local companies as well as individuals have donated funds toward the restoration.  Those wishing to participate are asked to contact Don Holley at 830-3980, Joe Barham at 337-4640 or any member of the Washington County Veterans Association.