MILLVILLE, NJ — The Millville Army Air Field Museum (MAAFM) will present its 6th Annual Aviation Celebration 2013 on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, Sept. 29. The static aircraft display event will commemorate Millville Airport’s important WWII aviation history as “America’s First Defense Airport.”
Rare WWII warbirds, military aircraft, classic airplanes and homebuilts will be featured as the museum celebrates aviation at this one-day aircraft fly-in event dedicated to honoring the history and technology of flight.
Admission is a $5 donation at the gate, with children six and under free. Donations will benefit the Millville Army Air Field Museum.
“We are again proud to present this extensive collection of extremely rare, classic WWII airplanes to the community,” says Chuck Wyble, MAAFM president. “We invite young and old to spend a few hours at Millville Airport. In addition, visitors will be able to see and tour through a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, one of those being retrofitted at the Boeing
Millville Airport site and that are often seen in the skies over southern New Jersey!
“Our airplane enthusiasts, young and old, will have an opportunity to see more than 20 extremely rare WWII airplanes as well as experimental and classic aircraft — all up close on the ramps at Millville Airport.
“This year our event will include a classic car show display presented by the Garden State 50s Auto Club,” adds Wyble.
In addition, Aviation Celebration 2013 will include other great aviation displays, helicopter rides, food vendors, and an area with “bouncies” for children, all available on the airport ramps.
Anyone who wishes to be a vendor should contact Lisa Jester, MAAFM executive director, at 856-327-2347 or email ljester@p47millville.org
Aviation Celebration to highlight Millville’s WWII history as “America’s First Defense Airport”