Gathering of Eagles Raises $2 Million
Aviation artist, Michelle Rouch, with her Naval Aviation Centennial Commemorative painting.
OSHKOSH, WIS. – Aviation artist, Michelle Rouch, donated a painting to EAA Young Eagles, which was auctioned off as a “President’s Choice” item at the annual EAA Gathering of Eagles fundraiser held during EAA AirVenture-Oshkosh in August 2011. The painting titled “1911 Naval Aviation Centennial Commemorative” is a heroic abstract interpretation depicting daredevil pilot Eugene B. Ely flying his Curtiss Pusher, marking the U.S. Navy’s first landing on the USS Pennsylvania on January 18, 1911. The painting, which was done in recognition of the 100th anniversary of Naval Aviation, went for $5,000. This year’s EAA Gathering of Eagles event raised over $2 million.
