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World War I Airshow returns to Military Aviation Museum

By General Aviation News Staff · August 24, 2016 ·

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The Military Aviation Museum’s Biplanes and Triplanes World War One Airshow will be held Oct. 1-2, in Pungo, Va., taking guests back to the days of The Great War for a weekend of flying, colorful World War One aircraft, live performances, elaborate reenactor encampments, and more.

Beginning 9 a.m. Saturday and Sunday, guests are invited to wander through reenactor encampments, check out the on-site flea market exhibiting military and aviation memorabilia, and enjoy afternoon flights featuring the Military Aviation Museum’s World War One aircraft.

WWI airshow posterEntertainers will take to the museum’s stage throughout the weekend, including The Manhattan Dolls, Theresa Eaman and other notable performers, such as the famous Charlie Chaplin. While at the show, cuisine from local food vendors will be available for purchase.

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The Military Aviation Museum also will offer airplane rides in two of its open-cockpit planes. The 1941 Boeing Stearman, which accommodates one passenger, and the Waco YMF-5, which fits two, will be available for booking. To schedule your flight, click here.

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Free on-site parking is available. Tickets are available online at an early-bird rate through Sept. 26: $20 for an adult single-day admission or $40 for an adult weekend admission. Youth admission tickets at the early-bird rate are available for $10 for a single day admission and $15 for the weekend. After September 26, tickets will be sold online and at the door at regular rates. To purchase tickets, visit VBairshow.com

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