The Historical Aircraft Squadron, Inc. is an all- volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration, display and operation of former military aircraft and related equipment in our hangar/ museum located at the Fairfield County Airport. The squadron was formed in 1994 by a small group of individuals who shared this common interest. Membership has grown and we currently have members representing a wide variety of ages, interests, talents and volunteer skills. Members and visitors are encouraged to participate in activities and events as well as to just stop by to “hang around” and enjoy the atmosphere of the aircraft and museum displays. We are a work in progress so there is always something new to experience.
The hangar is the focal point of the Squadron’s activities and is located north of Lancaster at the Fairfield County Airport (LHQ) on the east side of Route 33A.
The East Essex Aviation Society & Museum has been housed in the historic Martello Tower at Point Clear since its first opening to visitors in 1986.
The Tower is one of the first Napoleonic Forts built in 1806 on the East Coast to repel any possible invasion from France and is one of the few Martello Towers still open to the public.
The Society was formed in 1985 when interest grew locally in the recovery of a crashed American P-51 Mustang of the U.S. 479th Fighter Group that was forced to ditch in the sea off the coast of Clacton on 13th of January, 1945 with the loss of the pilot’s life. The Tower was the ideal place to store and preserve the wreckage after it was retrieved from the sea.
The remains of this aircraft now take pride of place along with a memorial display to the pilot. In addition to this, the Museum also houses a large collection of displays covering the major conflicts of the 20th century.
The Tunison Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit corporation who owns and operates three World War II airplanes. They are the C-47 Dakota, C-45 Twin Beech and PBY-5 Catalina that you see in our logo. Our mission is to educate the public about World War II and our veterans via these historic airplanes.
The primary way that achieve this mission is with Placid Lassie, a World War II USAAF C-47. She flew combat missions in Europe on D-Day, Market-Garden, Bastone and crossing the Rhine. A real war hero. We fly at airshows and bring her to fly-ins. We also assist re-enactors by conducting parachute operations at air shows.
We also fly a former USAAF, and later US Navy, C-45. This plane was primarily a trainer during World War II, but served our country for over 30 years before being sold to the public.
Thirdly is our Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina flying boat. During World War II she served the US Navy in a patrol squadron based out of NAS New York (Floyd Bennett Field). After the war she flew survey missions in Canada for a succession of companies. Her flying carreer ended in 2001. Since then she has only flown three times and needs extensive restoration. We are seeking donations begin her restoration.
Please explore the site and learn about the history of our airplanes. If you would like to see them, check out our events page. If you would like to see us at your airshow or fly-in reach out to us via the “about us” button. If you would like to help us keep the planes flying or help us find a permanent home, use the donate button or purchase some of our merchandice. If you see us at an airshow, stop by and say “hi”.
At the Australian Army Flying Museum we seek to engage our patrons, not only with the wonders of flight, but also with the intriguing and daring nature of military flying and wartime innovation.
See firsthand how our pioneer military airmen took their aircraft to the edge of their capabilities and beyond. Follow their progression from the discovery of flight through to the technologically advanced military aircraft of today.
Hear the stories of true wit, bravery and daring, characteristic of our airborne soldiers. View the ingenuity and adaptability of our warriors through the adverse conditions experienced at war.
The Strategic Air & Space Museum, located between Lincoln and Omaha near Interstate 80, utilizes over 300,000 square feet of exhibit, education, and event space to educate, inspire, and entertain its guests who come from Nebraska, across the country, and around the world. The museum first opened in 1959 with the mission to commemorate the aircraft of the Strategic Air Command (SAC). The museum became well-known by giving the public the opportunity to visit an impressive array of aircraft that helped SAC preserve the peace during the Cold War.
The National Naval Aviation Museum is the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum and one of the most-visited museums in the state of Florida. Share the excitement of Naval Aviation’s rich history and see more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. These historic and one-of-a-kind aircraft are displayed both inside the Museum’s nearly 350,000 square feet of exhibit space and outside on its 37-acre grounds.