Meet our Staff & Board Members

​Lyndse F. Costabile is a Co-Founder and Executive Director of the DC-3 Society, bringing more than 25 years of nonprofit leadership, communications, fundraising, and aviation experience to the organization. A pilot and aviation advocate, she helped lead the D-Day Squadron’s historic missions to Europe in 2019 and 2024 and is passionate about preserving the legacy of the DC-3 while creating meaningful opportunities for the next generation. She is associate producer of the 2019 film - Into Flight Once More - recounting the journey these aircraft made.

My professional journey has been shaped by a deep appreciation for people, relationships, and the power of meaningful connections. Throughout my career, I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities I’ve had to work alongside remarkable individuals across the corporate, public, and nonprofit sectors. These experiences have strengthened both my perspective and my approach to leadership and have reinforced my belief that success isn’t defined solely by results or processes—it’s built through a strong foundation, alignment, and sustainable partnerships. I lead with empathy, purpose, and a commitment to continuous growth, always striving to create a positive and lasting impact wherever I serve.

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Peter spent his career as a construction professional with Gilbane Building Company, building K-12 and higher-ed campuses, municipal buildings, convention centers, and even a flight kitchen at Dulles Airport in the late 1980s. Since retiring in 2019, he has pursued a deep interest in WWII history, sparked by his father-in-law Royce Colby, a B-24 radio operator with the 491st Bomb Group whose plane came down over Leefdaal, Belgium in November 1944 — a connection that has brought Peter's family back to Belgium many times. He has followed the D-Day Squadron since the 2019 Oxford, Connecticut fly-in, and belongs to the National WWII Museum, the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth, and the New England Air Museum.

Savannah Bess, long time member and outreach volunteer for the DC-3 Society, came on board as newsletter editor in 2026.  She has had a love affair with the aircraft since a small child, starting with fervent tracking of DC-3 operations across the world, which eventually led to occupying roles from airframe restoration to able historian.  She brings a passion for every aspect of the organization, and believes every plane's story - and the people behind them - should be told.

​Sarah Hokuf, founder of Trekka Design, serves as Webmaster for the DC-3 Society, bringing 25+ years of web design and digital marketing experience to the role. She is also the Marketing Manager for AirCorps Aviation, a WWII-era aircraft restoration company in Minnesota. Immersed in the warbird world through her family's work, Sarah is honored to help preserve the DC-3's legacy online.