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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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Date of Report: August 18, 2000
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE 0-28774 68-0070656
(State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission File (I.R.S. Employer
of Incorporation ) Number) Identification Number)
2320 MARINSHIP WAY, SUITE 300
SAUSALITO, CALIFORNIA 94965
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 331-5281
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On August 11, 2000, the Registrant announced that Robert H. Rau
resigned from the Registrant's board of directors and Donald A. Nunemaker was
appointed to replace him.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORM FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
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99 Press Release issued on August 11, 2000.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Dated as of August 18, 2000.
WILLIS LEASE FINANCE CORPORATION
By: /s/ Nick J. Novasic
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Nicholas J. Novasic
Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT LIST
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Exhibit No. Description
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99 Press Release issued on August 11, 2000.
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