For the past 10 years the pilots of the Scream’n Rebel Airshow Team have honored our Veterans by attending events and airshows throughout the Midwest.  The four aircraft are vintage planes build and used during WWII.  They are individually owned, maintained and flown by their dedicated pilots. 

Pilot and Aircraft Information:

 The Scream'n Rebel Airshow Team use the T-6 aircraft built by North American Aviation.  Called “Texans”, Harvard's or SNJ's they are all restored to represent accurate examples used by the Army Air Corp, Navy, Marines and the USAF.  Veterans remember these aircraft first used as Advanced Trainers in WWII and later in the Korean war as “spotter planes” to guide jet fighters and bombers to their targets.  It was there at Chunchon Airfield, South Korea where a young pilot selected the name "Scream’n Rebel" and painted it on his aircraft. It is as a tribute to all veterans that the Team fly these aircraft.  It is their honor to demonstrate the capabilities of the T-6 for the public and bring back to life part of our history and heritage. 

 Leader:  Jim Greeson

The lead aircraft is piloted by Jim Greeson, call sign "Snake".  He and his wife, Bonita, live in Ft Myers, FL. He is a former USAF Fighter pilot and now flies for a major airline. He says it is an honor to fly his aircraft and gives a special welcome to all the veterans in the audience.  His aircraft's markings are from 1952 when the T-6 was used as a Forward Air Control aircraft during the Korean War.

Left Wing:  Dan O’Connor

 The Left Wing, #2 position pilot is Dan O’Connor.  His call sign is “Skipper”. Dan and his wife Donna live in Brighton, MI. Dan has 4 Children and 4 Grandchildren. He is a Business Owner who got his pilot license in 1998. He then transitioned to a Stearman biplane and began flying the T-6. He has some advice to anyone in the audience that has thought about learning to fly: he says “Just go do it.....If I can do this, so can you!!!! ”. Dan’s Aircraft color scheme is that of a Navy SNJ based at Guantanamo Bay ,Cuba 1945.

Right Wing:  John Feldvary

Flying as number #3 on the right wing is Pilot John Feldvary call sign “Stretch”.  John and his wife, Joan, live in Jackson, MI. John flew as a commercial pilot for local business before moving on to a major Airline where he flew the Boeing 737 and DC9’s. He became the Director of Aviation Technology at Jackson Community College and is now retired. John started flying his T-6 in 2000.  John’s aircraft represents a US Navy instrument trainer from WWII.

Slot:  Bob Pingston

The last aircraft is the #4 Slot Pilot, Bob Pingston, call sign “Mustang Bob”.  Bob is a Businessman from Morrice, MI who also resides in Key West, FL.  He has been a member of the Scream’n Rebel Airshows Team for 8 years. Bob’s aircraft represents a US Air Force “G model Texan” from the 1950’s.  It is distinctive with it's polished skin and red tail.