![]() The Capital Wing and Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation are both non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations and are staffed entirely by volunteers. Finally, the Short Gap Lions Club will have a food tent on-site so the public does not need to leave to have lunch. The Capital Wing will have a B-26 machine gun turret on-site (yes, the kids can climb inside it) as well as its “PX” (Post eXchange) trailer selling warbird-related items.Ī 1950 Mack Fire Engine will also be on display. On static display will be the Maryland State Police MEDEVAC helicopter, a sailplane from the Cumberland Soaring Group and a Cessna 172 from the Alleghany Flying Club. can be found at the SPAD To The Bone website CF Rod 2mm x 1000mm Hobbylinc. There will be other attractions for the entire family at the airport. We Carry Trainer Planes, Warbirds, Sailplanes, Parts, Propellers And More. Instead that first warbird inspired him to recreate the thrill of the aerial battlefield on which our freedom was defended, while paying tribute to the brave fliers and crews who fought, died and endured. In addition, a Capital Wing member with over 12,000 hours flying 15 different type aircraft will be providing “Pilot Stories” at the entrance Gazebo. Rod Lewis was not out to start a cozy, static air museum when he purchased his first WWII vintage airplane in 1995. For more history, visitors to the Warbird Showcase event can see a 40% scale replica of the 1903 Wright Brothers Wright Flyer aircraft on the second floor of the terminal building. Once again, at the Warbird Showcase a B-25 will be flying out of the Cumberland Airport. The first large aircraft to operate from the then new 1942 Cumberland Airport was a North American B-25 bomber. Weather permitting the TBM Avenger and B-25 will perform a flyover of the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad #1309 steam locomotive. Also available on a limited basis are $50 discounts on warbird rides in the TBM Avenger and the B-25 Panchito. Being introduced at this event is a $50 “Inflation Buster” warbird ride in the Stinson L-5 offering the passenger a quick flight around the airport and view of the Queen City. In his L-39 Albatross jet, painted in the blue and yellow colors of the U.S.Navy's famous Blue Angels team, the Texas oil and gas tycoon. Flight seats not sold in advance will be available for sale on-site at the Warbird Showcase.
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