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Larry "Lumpy" Lumpkin

The Commemorative Air Force assigned Larry as the Primary Sponsor and Aircraft Coordinator for Gunfighter. Lumpy leads the team that keeps Gunfighter on tour.

 

Lumpy began his flying career in 1979 as a Flight Instructor in Omaha, NE after serving in the US Air Force. He instructed for 2 years while attending college. He began flying a variety of business aircraft as a corporate pilot until he joined a major airline in 1986. He recently retired as an Airbus A320 Captain and has accumulated over 27,000 total hours of flight time, of which over 1,200 hours are in the P-51 Mustang. 

 

Lumpy has flown the Commemorative Air Force P-51 Gunfighter for 20 years. He has also flown two other WWII era fighters the F4U-4 Corsair and the British Hawker Sea Fury. He holds an unrestricted Statement of Aerobatic Competency in the P51 and T6 Texan. Larry is married and resides in Ocala, FL.

Jeff "Linedog" Linebaugh

Jeff is a sponsor and pilot, performing aerobatic and formation demonstrations in Gunfighter, as well as flying ride flights.

 

Jeff became enamored with aviation at a young age. As a second generation pilot, his fondest childhood memories involve flying to airshows with his father. Jeff began flying before he was 13. He flew solo turning 16, before legal to drive by himself. Jeff worked his way through college as a corporate pilot, and a flight instructor. He then joined the USAF where he was Top Graduate from USAF Pilot Training and Instructor Pilot Training. He served for 8 years, receiving awards for being the Instructor Pilot of the Year and Top Instrument Pilot of the Year from the Headquarters for Training Command. He currently is a Boeing 767 Captain for a major cargo airline. Jeff has been flying Gunfighter for 15 years, and has given over 800 rides in the P-51. In addition to Gunfighter, Jeff has flown 80 different aircraft types, including the CAF's B-29 "Fifi". The pinnacle of his aviation career though is flying this P-51 Mustang. Jeff considers it a great honor to be able to display this airplane. Jeff has two daughters, and lives in Port Orange, FL.

Joe "Rifle" Shetterly

Joe “Rifle” Shetterly is a pilot and sponsor for Gunfighter, flying ride flights and aerobatic displays.

 

Taught to fly by his father, Joe first soloed an airplane on his 16th birthday and earned his private pilot’s license at 17.  He flight-instructed his way through college and was selected for U.S. Air Force pilot training.  Joe was given the callsign “Rifle” by squadron mates on his first assignment flying the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Rifle later flew combat missions and served as the Air Force’s A-10 Demonstration Pilot - flying nearly 250 demonstrations across North America and abroad.  Rifle has also flown more than 300 aerobatic performances in civilian aircraft - holding an unrestricted waiver for solo and formation aerobatics in multiple aircraft types.

 

Rifle currently flies the Boeing 757 and 767 for a major airline and recently retired as an A-10 instructor pilot in the Air Force Reserve. Rifle has more than 7000 hours in 140+ different makes and models. Rifle is married, and with two sons resides near Kansas City.

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Pete "Doctor" Scholl

Pete “Doctor” Scholl is a pilot and sponsor for Gunfighter, flying ride flights in Gunfighter.

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Pete grew up in Minneapolis, MN, starting his aviation journey as a teen volunteering with the Planes of Fame East Air Museum.  This began his long association with WW II aircraft and led to earning his Private Pilot’s License in college. Pete entered the USAF and earned his wings.  He retired after over 20 years, serving as an F-16C instructor/evaluator with combat missions in Iraq, and Afghanistan.  Pete flies for a national airline and recently passed the 10000-hour mark.

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Pete has been active with the Commemorative Air Force since 2002.  In addition to flying Gunfighter, Pete flies the B-17G “Sentimental Journey” as well as the B-25, SNJ, and C-47.  Flying “Gunfighter” is truly a dream come true for Pete, and he is thrilled to be able to honor our history and veterans through helping preserve and operate these aircraft at airports and airshows throughout the country. Pete currently resides with his wife in Phoenix, Arizona. 

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Jordan "Snickers" Brown

Jordan Brown is a pilot and sponsor for Gunfighter. In addition to the Mustang, he is currently qualified in several other aircraft, including the C-47, C-45, B-25, T-6, TBM, B-29, PBY-5A, P-40 and B-17.

 

Jordan grew up listening to stories of his Grandfather's experiences in WWII as a B-17 ball turret gunner. His passion for flight flying began at age 14 when he traded mowing the local airport grounds for 2 hours of instruction per week. He went on to solo on his 16th birthday, received his pilot’s license at age 17, and the rest is history! Jordan is married to Nicole; they have two sons and reside in Center Point, IN. Their family currently owns & operates their own fleet of warbirds and are all actively involved with the CAF and its mission: to educate, honor & inspire. Jordan previously served as Chief of Staff of the Commemorative Air Force. He has been on the General Staff for the past 5 years and has served in multiple roles at other units and wings over the past 12 years. Jordan brings so much enthusiasm and dedication to our team, and we are incredibly lucky have him on board.

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Jon "smalls" Hullsiek

Jon is the newest addition to the Gunfighter family. Raised in Minneapolis, MN, he was inspired by his grandfather who flew P-38s in WWII.  Interested in both flying and maintenance, Jon began flight lessons in high school. While attending college, he worked as a flight instructor and earned an Airframe and Powerplant Mechanic certificate.  Following in his grandfather’s footsteps, Jon served in the Air Force as an F-16 pilot where he was assigned the callsign "smalls."  Today, smalls flies the MD-11 for a cargo airline by night and remains active in general aviation by day.  

 

Since 2021, smalls has been an active member of the Commemorative Air Force.  He’s also qualified to fly the B-29, Fifi, and the WASP T-6, Nella.  He serves as a CAF T-6 instructor/check pilot and the maintenance officer for the WASP Squadron. 

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Jon and his wife Taryn feel honored to be a part of this community and the preservation of history. Caring for and operating these airplanes is a once in a lifetime opportunity, and they consider it a privilege to be able to share it with others.

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Ashley Ezell

For over 30 years, Ashley has been restoring, maintaining, and supporting the operation of WWII aircraft. He works at American Aero Services, renowned for their award-winning restorations and top-tier maintenance of iconic warbirds, including the P-51 Mustang, A-36 Apache, F4U-5 Corsair, Skyraider, and many others.

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When Ashley first joined American Aero, one of his initial assignments was supporting the TP-51C "Betty Jane," operated by the Collings Foundation on a rigorous day-to-day flight schedule. In 2012, he was part of the team that undertook the full restoration of TF-51D "Toulouse Nuts," a Mustang designed to be a reliable, low-maintenance aircraft for touring. The skills and expertise he honed through these projects have set him apart, making him uniquely qualified to maintain Gunfighter in pristine condition.

 

Ashley lives with his wife in New Smyrna Beach, FL, and considers his work on these legendary aircraft the journey of a lifetime.

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Lindy "Lite Jazz" Linebaugh

​From media relations and social media to assisting with logistics and coordination, Lindy plays a vital role in furthering Gunfighter's mission to educate, honor, and inspire. She crafts compelling stories, captures striking visuals, and—most importantly—keeps the rest of us in line.

 

When she's not assisting the team, Lindy is an award-winning marketing specialist, helping to bring some of the industry’s most exciting events to life. She has an uncanny talent to capture key moments and produce stunning promotional materials, attracting the attention of millions of people. She has worked directly with the best of the best, promoting the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, USAF A-10 Demo Team and Heritage Flight, TITAN Aerobatic Team, and more...

 

Lindy is passionate about giving back to the industry that raised her and inspiring the next generation of aviators. She is currently working on her PPL and resides in Spruce Creek, FL.

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