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4th of July, 2026

Hangar Talk and Flying Parade of several North American T-6 'Texan' aircraft, Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 10:30am.

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We’ve got a great day planned celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! We present the "North American AT-6 ‘Texan’ Flying Parade!”; plus a special focus for “Hangar Talk,” and lots to see and do for all ages.  Doors to the Museum open at 9:00am and Members are always admitted FREE! 

  • Museum doors open at 9:00am on this day. 
  • Hangar Talk begins at 10:30am and lasts until 12:00pm.
  • Hangar Talk features several brief and fascinating presentations focused on aviation history, key personalities from aviation’s past, and other engaging topics.  We’ll announce the actual line-up for each event about 1-2 weeks preceding the event.
  • At 12:15pm, we'll be hosting our "Flight" featuring several North American T-6 'Texan' aircraft in a 'Flying Parade'. A brief outdoor presentation will be followed by engine start-up and taxi directly in front of the crowd.  Q & A with the aircraft pilot will follow the flight.
  • We will have food trucks on-site, our re-enactors and Museum Guides, and fun stuff for our youngest visitors.
  • Our Gift Shop is open and stocked with loads of aviation themed apparel, toys, logo keepsakes, books and many more items.
  • The Museum is open until 4:00pm.
  • Regular Admission is in effect (Members always admitted free).
  • Our "Member's Only" raffle drawing will be held to win a flight in one of our aircraft.
  • A great way to spend the day for the whole family at Planes of Fame Air Museum.
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