MOTHERS GET IN FREE ON MOTHERS DAY!—SUNDAY, MAY 14TH
To honor mothers everywhere, The National Museum of World War II Aviation is giving free admission to the museum and the guided tour on Mothers Day. This offer cannot be purchased on the website in advance. Just let the front desk know when you arrive at the museum and you will be admitted free of charge. All others in the your party may purchase tickets online or at the front desk. For more information, call the front desk at 719 637-7559.
The Battle of the Philippine Sea – The Death of Japanese Naval Airpower
History Presentation and F3A Flight Demonstration
The Battle of the Philippine Sea – The Death of Japanese Naval Airpower
Saturday, May 20 2023
Sponsored by Perkins Motors
Doors Open at 8am Presentation at 9am
History Presentation and PBY Flight Demonstration The Battle for Alaska
Sponsored by Perkins Motors
In mid-1942 the continental territory of the U.S. was invaded by the Empire of Japan. Beginning with air attacks on June 3rd, a small Japanese force occupied the islands of Attu and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands chain in the Territory of Alaska.
Celebrate the 4th of July at The National Museum of World War II Aviation
Celebrate the 4th of July at
The National Museum of World War II Aviation
Open 10am to 5pm—Activities 10am to 3pm
Aircraft Photo Day on the Ramp
Cockpit Tours
WWII Vehicle Rides
Vintage Car Show
Food Truck and Shaved Ice
History Presentation and B-25 Flight Demonstration
History Presentation and B-25 Flight Demonstration
The 345th Bomb Group in the Pacific - B-25 Mitchell Low Level Attackers
Saturday, July 22nd
Doors Open at 8am - Presentation Starts at 9am
History Presentation and Flight Demonstration – Avengers at Midway
History Presentation and Flight Demonstration
Avengers at Midway
Saturday, August 19
Doors Open—0800 am Presentation Starts—0900 am
The Battle of Midway was the first combat mission for the TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber. After that, the Avenger was highly successful in every major air-sea battle of WW II. However, its initial Midway mission on June 4th, 1942 did not go well.
History Presentation and P-47 Flight Demonstration Kearby’s Thunderbolts—The 348th Fighter Group
History Presentation and P-47 Flight Demonstration
Kearby’s Thunderbolts—The 348th Fighter Group
Saturday, September 16
Doors Open at 8:00am Presentation at 9:00am
The Battle for Guadalcanal History Presentation and SBD Flight Demonstration
History Presentation and SBD Flight Demonstration
Saturday, October 21, 2023
Doors Open at 8:00am Presentation Begins at 9:00am
History Presentation The Life-Journey of April Girl—A B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe
History Presentation
The Life-Journey of April Girl—A B-17 Flying Fortress in Europe
Saturday, November 11, 2023
Doors Open at 9am Presentation at 10am
History Presentation The Dowding System Defending Britain Against the German Air Force in 1940
History Presentation
The Dowding System
Defending Britain Against the German Air Force in 1940
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Doors Open at 9am Presentation at 10am
History Presentation Skyraider
History Presentation
Skyraider
Saturday, January 13, 2023
Doors Open at 9:00am Presentation Begins at 10:00am
History Presentation Siege of Malta
History Presentation
Siege of Malta
Saturday, February 17, 2024
Doors Open at 9am - Presentation at 10am