CAPE MAY – Naval Air Station (NAS) Wildwood Aviation Museum, located at the Cape May Airport, will once again partner with The Collings Foundation to host AirFest and the 2013 Wings of Freedom Tour. This year, AirFest will return to the popular Labor Day Weekend format; Aug. 30 through Sept. 2. As an added bonus, United States Coast Guard LCDR Peyton Russell will be the guest speaker Aug. 31. LCDR Russell will detail rescue efforts of the HMS Bounty during Hurricane Sandy. There is no additional charge for the special lecture.
As the Museum’s largest annual fundraising event, AirFest will include famous WWII aircraft including the P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator. The public will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to view, explore and even take a flight in these historic treasures. Separate fees required for fighter and bomber flight experiences. Aircraft are scheduled to arrive on Aug. 30 at approximately 2:00 p.m. and will be at the museum through Labor Day Monday. For flight reservations and tour information call 800-568-8924.
NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum boasts over 26 aircraft displays as well as exhibits of military memorabilia, engines, photographs, interactive exhibits that allow visitors to discover the science of flight and more. The Aviation Museum is open daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 p.m. rain or shine. Don’t forget to bring your camera!
For more information, contact Bruce A. Fournier at (609) 886-8787 by email at aviationmuseum@comcast.net or visit the Hangar’s website www.usnasw.org
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