Birds Rumble on the Runway

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Thu Aug 27, 2009 3:55pm EDT

Restaurant Honors WWII Veterans & Celebrates Aviation History





LOS ANGELES, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for its close proximity to the Los
Angeles International Airport, The Proud Bird Restaurant is hosting Runway
Rumble on Saturday, September 12, from 10am - 4pm, an event commemorating WWII
veterans and aviation history, complete with historic planes, cars, and live
music reminiscent of Bette Midler and the Andrew Sisters.

"Aviation is built into the foundation of our company," says John Tallichet,
Chairman of the Board of Specialty Restaurants Corporation, the company that
owns and operates The Proud Bird.  Tallichet is also President of the Military
Aircraft Restoration Corporation, a subsidiary of SRC.  "We're excited to
share our love for historical aircrafts with the public and to honor WWII
veterans at the same time."

Both aviation enthusiasts and novices can revel over historic planes already
on the restaurant property along with the latest addition of the Western
Airlines' DC-3.  Antique cars, military vehicles, and old hot rods will also
be showcased for an expected 700 spectators.  Special guests include local
remaining members of the Tuskegee Airmen, Jonathon Strickland, the youngest
pilot to fly internationally, Kimberly Anyadike, the 15-year-old pilot who
recently flew coast to coast, and Robin Petgrave, founder of Tomorrow's
Aeronautical Museum.

General admission tickets are priced at $12 for adults, $5 for kids 11-17
years old, and free of charge for kids 10 and under.  Registered drivers
receive a complimentary continental breakfast with admission for $10.  For
hungry event-goers, The Proud Bird is offering a lunch buffet with admission
at a special price of $16 for adults and $10 for kids 17 and under.

For more information, please visit www.sokshows.com, email
marketing@srcmail.com, or call The Proud Bird Restaurant at (310) 670-3093.

About The Proud Bird Restaurant

A tribute to the evolution of modern aviation, The Proud Bird is located on
Aviation Boulevard next to one of LAX's approach runways, where diners get a
one-of-a-kind view of airplanes coming in for a landing.  A renowned presence
in LA for over four decades, The Proud Bird specializes in prime steaks and
fresh seafood and is perfect for casual dining, private functions, weddings,
and other special events.  For more information, please visit
www.theproudbird.com. 





SOURCE  Specialty Restaurants Corporation

Kim Keopong of Specialty Restaurants Corporation, +1-714-279-6100, ext. 277,
kkeopong@srcmail.com
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