HISTORIC AIRCRAFT EVENTS DURING WEEK OF JULY 20TH

The Aviation Heritage Center will be the center of activity for two events during the week of July 20. All are invited to the Aviation Heritage Center (AHC), located at the Sheboygan County Memorial Airport, to see all the action. The first part of the week will feature World War II aircraft and the latter part of the week will feature the T-28 aircraft used during the Vietnam and Korean Wars. Admission to the Aviation Heritage Center is free. Check www.sheboyganaviation.com for additional information.

Wings of Freedom tour (World War II aircraft) July 20-22

The Aviation Heritage Center of Sheboygan County has been selected as the only Wisconsin stop for the Collings Foundation “Wings of Freedom” tour. The tour will include a B-17 Flying Fortress, a B-24 Liberator and a North American P-51 Mustang. This is a wonderful opportunity to visit, explore and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history.

The B-17 is one of only nine in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J and Dual Control P-51C Mustang are the sole remaining examples of their type flying in the world!

Tours of the aircraft can be purchased for a donation to the Collings Foundation. Anyone interested in the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to take a 30-minute flight aboard one of these aircraft, can do so for $425 per person. To make a reservation, contact the Aviation Heritage Center or call the Collings Foundation at (800) 568-8924. The AHC museum will feature a special World War II artifact exhibit. Visitors can watch the activity from the outdoor deck. Admission to the Aviation Heritage Center is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.

Trojan Horsemen T-28s (Vietnam and Korean War aircraft) July 23-27

T-28 pilots from throughout the nation will converge at the Aviation Heritage Center to practice their formation flying. The 30-60 pilots will come together for training sessions that are held in the AHC library. Watching the activity from the AHC deck provides an up-close view and experience. practiced various formations including their 16-plane formation and did a complete “dress rehearsal” of their air show.

This year marks the 60th anniversary of the North American T- 28 Trojan aircraft, flown by the U.S. Armed Forces from the 1950s until the 1980s and used extensively during the Vietnam War, as well as the secret war in Laos. Local Vietnam Veterans will exhibit educational information and artifacts in the AHC museum during the T-28 visit. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Volunteers from the Sheboygan Downtown Rotary will be assisting. On Saturday, July 25, EAA Chapter 766 will host a pancake breakfast from 7:30-10:30 a.m.. Proceeds from the food sales will be donated to the Aviation Heritage Center.

Schedule of Events:

Monday, July 20 – Wings of Freedom Tour • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. World War II museum exhibit • 2 p.m. aircraft arrive • 2-5 p.m. World War II aircraft viewing and tours

Tuesday, July 21 – Wings of Freedom Tour • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – World War II museum exhibit • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – World War II aircraft viewing and tours • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Food and beverages available for purchase

Wednesday, July 22 – Wings of Freedom Tour • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – World War II museum exhibit • 10 a.m.-12 p.m. – World War II aircraft viewing and tours • 1 p.m. – World War II aircraft depart • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. – Food and beverages available for purchase

Thursday-Friday July 23-24 – Trojan Horsemen T-28s • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Vietnam Veteran display in museum • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Food and beverages available for purchase • T-28 aircraft begin arriving

Saturday, July 25 – Trojan Horsemen T-28s • 7:30-10:30 a.m. - EAA 766 pancake breakfast

• 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. – Vietnam Veteran display in museum • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Food and beverages available for purchase • Pilots will be flying throughout the day

Sunday, July 26 – Trojan Horsemen T-28s • 11 a.m.-4 p.m. – Food and beverages • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. – Vietnam Veteran display in museum • Pilots will be flying throughout the day

Monday, July 27 – Trojan Horsemen T-28s

T-28 pilots will fly out together early afternoon to Oshkosh EAA AirVenture

The Aviation Heritage Center is a 501 (c) 3 not for profit educational facility and museum located at Sheboygan County Memorial Airport. The center is completely funded by private and corporate donations. For more information, please call 467-2043 or check our Web site at www.sheboygan aviation. com.