Our group of Military Collector friends in the area have always talked about hosting a 1942-style Hangar Dance. With Mike & Pam’s wedding, we finally had a good reason.
![The happy couple.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance15.jpg)
![In a matter of days, Don & Jackie's pole barn was transformed into the Wicklund Army Airfield.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance2.jpg)
![Men in uniform helped direct parking.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance14.jpg)
![Decor included camo netting, parachutes, a paratrooper manakin and many military collectibles including a 1942 calendar on the wall.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance6.jpg)
![Of course there was a place for signing the guest book and a field kitchen utensil container as a card holder.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance7.jpg)
![The look was made complete with twinkle lights and a disco ball. That is my buddy Al looking quite dapper in his Hawaiian flamingo shirt.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance13.jpg)
![Pam & Mike hired a Big Band and some Swing dancers. Both were a big hit.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance8.jpg)
![Pam & Mike hired a Big Band and some Swing dancers. Both were a big hit. The dancers gave swing lessons and encouraged guests to get out and dance. And when the band took a break they entertained the crowd with some high energy dance routines.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance9.jpg)
![For the bar, what else but an old DUKW! Complete with a barrail, ramp and canopy, it was stocked well and also a big hit. Yes, that is me in the white Tee shirt. I opened it and closed it.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance11.jpg)
Complete with a barrail, ramp and canopy, it was stocked well and also a big hit. Yes, that is me in the white Tee shirt. I opened it and closed it.
![The dancers had a good time also.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance12.jpg)
![Friends in uniform ready to toast the married couple.](https://www.midwestmilitary.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/HangarDance1.jpg)