The new gallery will explore how World War II transformed aviation and warfare and inaugurated a new era in military aviation, according to museum officials. The gallery will open with a carrier war section featuring the Grumman FM-1 Wildcat. The North American P-51D Mustang and the Messerschmitt Bf 109G are among the other rare fighter aircraft that will be featured.
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National Aviation Hall of Fame cancels 2021 enshrinement ceremony
Travel concerns, as well as concerns for an aviation industry still recovering, led officials to cancel a ceremony for 2021. But officials promise the enshrinement of the Class of 2022 will go forward.
Spirit of Flight Museum lands at KMAN
Now based in Westminster, Colorado, the Spirt of Flight Center is expected to move its collection to Nampa Municipal Airport in Idaho when its new facility is completed in November 2021.
The race is on at the Air Zoo
Called Fund your Favorite, the competition pits two of the aviation museum’s restoration projects against each other to see which one will emerge as the winner. Which one would you vote for: A Douglas SBD-2P Dauntless or an F-117A Nighthawk?
National WASP WWII Museum slates homecoming fly-in
Museum officials are hoping to set a one-day record for the number of Vultee BT-13s — the WASP’s basic training — on one airfield. To encourage attendance, partial fuel reimbursement will be available to BT-13 owners.
EAA Museum expands with Pilot Proficiency Center
The $6.2 million project, funded via a capital campaign separate from EAA member dues, will feature a Pilot Proficiency Center and a hands-on Youth Education Center. It is expected to be open by the 2022 EAA AirVenture Oshkosh.
Museum offers scenic night flights in historic aircraft
The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum is offering two scenic night flights on May 7, and May 21 2021, out of Falcon Field in Mesa, Arizona.
New boss for New England Air Museum
The New England Air Museum will have a new executive director starting June 1, 2021: Stephanie Abrams, who succeeds the current executive director, Debbie Reed, who is retiring after more than 31 years with the museum.
Fargo Air Museum honors Vietnam veterans
The week-long event begins with a weekend of programming honoring Vietnam veterans and featuring a number of guest speakers. Special exhibits of Vietnam War vehicles and artifacts will be on display throughout the week.