FARGO, N.D. – The Fargo Air Museum annual fundraiser, the Wings of Honor Dinner and Auction, will be held March 26, 2021. Funds raised at this year’s event, which will also help commemorate the museum’s 20th anniversary, will help support its expanding youth education programs and capital improvement projects.
This year’s featured aircraft is the Vought F4U Corsair, an American fighter aircraft that was used primarily in World War II and the Korean War. The Corsair in attendance is owned by Cindy and Whitney Beck and the late Gerry Beck, who was one of the founding members of the Fargo Air Museum. The aircraft will be flying up from the Wings of the North Museum in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and will be on display prior to the event, according to museum officials.
Throughout the night, attendees will have the chance to hear from special guests who served in World War II, including Lyle Bradley, a retired Marine Corps fighter pilot who flew the Corsair during both World War II and the Korean War. Bradley will share his experiences at war and speak about the accomplishments, performance, and the role of the Corsair in times of combat.
The evening also includes a silent auction. A variety of items will be up for bid, including B-25 panels autographed by Gen. James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle, a Lil’ Pig Pellet Grill, and a once-in-a-lifetime ride in a P-51 Mustang.
The event will be held in compliance with city and state COVID-19 guidelines. Part of this compliance includes limiting the number of attendees in accordance with capacity restrictions, officials noted. Tickets are for sale now at FargoAirMuseum.org/Wings-of-Honor.