Riders began to stage almost two hours prior to Kick Stands Up!  As riders arrived we talked, ate, and talked some more.  After the truck carrying the Wall arrived the bikes were moved to the staging position on the parking lot.  All Service Flags were displayed as well as the PGR and US flags and they were spread through out the procession. All the riders were moved to the side of the trailer for a photo op and once that was completed the ride captain provided the briefing.  Details of the route, our LEO, and procedures were provided and then the Safety Briefing was conducted. 

At 1225hrs we proceeded out of the lot an on to I-20 West headed for the airport. Immediately upon picking up speed, a flag was lost off of a Slingshot! One more was lost during the ride.  As we reached the county line there were the four Dallas County Sheriff's cars assigned to protect our procession. They fell in and took over the guidance. 

We arrived at DFW Airport, AA Hangar 5 and rode on to the ramp where a dark gray, brooding, B-52H sat. It was funny to hear a few riders ask, 'What is that?' After dismounting the riders were free to gawk at the big aircraft and enter the hangar where preparations were underway for the big weekend events.

After a few minutes the riders were thanked for the great looking procession and the safe ride and dismissed.  A few riders had left but there were still many left when a movie crew asked the riders to line up across the front of the B-52 for a movie shot. 

We were told move forward slowly toward the camera and then stop.  The crew was happy with that then they asked us to do it again.  This time, to stop, dismount, cross our arms across our chests and not to move until told to do so.   We made them happy with lots of laughter in between.  After that we all left for home.