Special: First Items in Lt. Col. Dick Forman CAP Historical Collection

In June of 2010, Dr. Dick Forman, a thirty year-plus member of the South Dakota Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, died.  Lt. Col. Forman had also taught at Augustana College in Sioux Falls, S.D. for 50 years.  His wife and son were also involved in CAP and they too rose to the rank of Lt. Col.

Lt. Col. Forman's family not only donated a fund for cadet programs at the Sioux Falls Composite Squadron in his honor, but also donated his many CAP items, ranging from model airplanes, aviation books, uniform items, patches, ribbons, and a many, many other items.


As squadron historian, with the help of several of our cadets, I have been slowly going through the collection.  My goal is to put together a physical display of some of the more more interesting and unique items at our squadron.  But I also wanted to make sure the collection can be accessed online, so I have began "digitizing" the collection.

Here is the first group of items I've photographed.  Believe me, there's much more to come.  I need assistance on identifying some of the items.  Please leave a comment or email me at eppcap(at)gmail(dot)com if you have any additional information you can add.

Lt. Col. Forman influenced generations of Augie students and CAP cadets and senior members.  I greatly appreciate his and his family's service to CAP and for this generous donation!

Item description starting at top right and going clockwise. 1. 1980s "Smurf Suit."  2. Obsolete CAP clip-on tie.  3. Ham radio vehicle window sticker.  4. Classic CAP bumper sticker.  5. Mess dress CAP emblem.  6. Ribbon holder.  7. Old SDWG patch.  8. (Top left) Old CAP/AFX patch.
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