Received this news from Ted Brindle:
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(Marshall, Minn. – December 3, 2007) After 28 years of outstanding formation aerobatic air show performances, The Schwan Food Company announces the retirement of the Red Baron® Pizza Squadron.
“The Red Baron Squadron has been an incredible asset to our company and we are very proud of its long successful history,” said Bill McCormack, executive vice president. “The retail grocery industry has experienced considerable change over the past few years. And, as a result, we have decided to refocus our Red Baron marketing program and to discontinue the Red Baron Squadron.” “We are very proud to have been a part of such a legendary program,” said Jayson Wilson, director of flight operations and left wing pilot - speaking on behalf of the Red Baron Squadron pilots, technicians and administrative staff. “We can all say we were a part of something really special. The air show community and our fans have been great. We’ll miss all of them.”
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