The American Airpower Museum (AAM), Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will host a day of precision flying by vintage military aircraft on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, Sept. 5. The action will be from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at AAM’s Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway in Farmingdale.
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To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII (Sept. 2, 1945) the AAM will honor two WWII veterans.
The flights will feature AAM’s Grumman TBM Avenger (torpedo bomber), two North American T-6 Texans, the AT28D5 Nomad Vietnam War Fighter, WACO Biplane and as added attractions, two Cold War Era L-39 Russian jet fighters.
In addition, AAM’s B-25 Mitchell Bomber, which recently had a complete maintenance, will be on the tarmac. Plus, there will be tours of AAM’s A-10 Warthog Fighter Jet.
Admission for adults is $13, seniors and veterans $10 and children $8. Admission will be limited to first come/first served and a maximum attendance of 150 persons will be allowed on the outdoor ramp area. Visitors will be required to wear face masks and have temperatures digitally taken at the entrance. Bring your own lunch, hang out and enjoy the AAM experience.
Visit www.americanairpowermuseum.com for more information and to support
the museum.
