NEW 2025 EVENTS COMING SOON!
Take Flight with your Special Valentine!(SOLD OUT)
This Valentines Day bring that special someone to the American Airpower Museum Friday, February 14 to take a 20 minute flight of Long Island’s scenic coast line aboard the Legendary WWII transport the Douglas C-47 “Skytrain”. There will be two special Valentine’s Day C-47 Scenic Flights with seats for 4 couples each flight, the first at 11:00 a.m. and the second at 12:00pm. There will be eight people on board each 20-minute flight departing from our historic Republic Aviation Hangar flight line. After your enjoyable flight with your special Valentines you will return to the museum flight line and have the opportunity for memorable photos and enjoy some included refreshments. AAM’s Scenic Flights will be allocated on a first-come, first-booked basis. The fee is $350 per couple or $195 if you’d like to just enjoy a flight on your own. To book your flight directly click the link here: To book your flight by phone, please call the AAM’s Gift Shop Wednesday through Sunday, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at (631) 293-6398, or call (516) 531-3950, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular AAM admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for children 5-12.
2024 Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
The American Airpower Museum invites you to the Annual Holiday Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, December 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Join us for a delicious Pancake Breakfast in our historic Republic Aviation Hangar that we’ve decorated for the Holiday Season! Enjoy hot pancakes with butter, maple syrup, sausages and hot beverages and juices. You will be able to meet and greet with Santa for photos with kids and take a Flight line tram ride (weather permitting) around our outdoor displays and the historic Republic Airport Grounds. This year’s Breakfast is our normal daily admission at $15 for adults and $10 for children, includes admission and Tram Ride for families around the Hangar’s ramp, weather permitting. There are three seatings to choose from at 9:00, 10:00, and 11:00 a.m. Ticketed reservations will be allocated on a first come first served basis. To reserve your seats (no refunds for cancellations event will be held rain, snow, or shine), please call (631) 293-6398, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., or you can purchase your tickets online with the link below! Join our breakfast fundraiser and support the Museum’s mission to preserve U.S. military aviation history and honor Veterans! After your breakfast seating, you and your family can discover the history of aviation and explore dozens of exhibits, including America’s most famous WWII military aircraft the North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, P-51D “Mustang”, Curtiss P-40M “Warhawk” (Flying Tigers), Grumman TBM-3E “Avenger” Torpedo Bomber and the Douglas C-47B “Skytrain”. You can also see Long Islands own contribution to aviation history with the Cold War era jets built by Republic Aviation such as the F-105 Thunderchief and A-10 Thunderbolt also known as the “Warthog” that were built right here at Republic Airport on our own museum grounds. The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY. The Museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of operational aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory’s history. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Foundation Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum!
“Dropping of the Roses” Pearl Harbor Memorial Ceremony
Hosted by the Long Island Air & Space Force Association at American Airpower Museum December 7, 2024, is the 83rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Our event, “Dropping of the Roses,” will feature a vintage World War II AT-6D Texan military aircraft which takes off at 12:30 p.m. on December 7th from Hangar 3 at the American Airpower Museum, and flies to the Statue of Liberty to drop roses at 12:55 p.m., the exact time in New York that Pearl Harbor was attacked. The public will witness a solemn ceremony remembering all who served and those who perished at Pearl Harbor, including the honoring of WWII veterans, plus a Color Guard from the Navy Reserves and veterans’ organizations. Guests will watch as our Chaplain conducts the blessing of 83 American Beauty Roses (including one extra white rose for 9-11) to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Taps will be played and Roses presented to our pilot, who then departs AAM’s ramp in a vintage military aircraft to drop the Roses over New York’s Statue of Liberty. The public is encouraged to attend FREE OF CHARGE, but they must arrive between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on December 7th. After 12:00 p.m., admission to AAM is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets and/or pre-registration are not required. Ceremonies such as this are important to help preserve the history of WWII, its legacy, and how it changed the path of the United States of America in world history. That’s why the Long Island Air & Space Force Association, along with the American Airpower Museum, cordially invite the News Media to attend and cover this historic event. Americans should never forget the contributions and sacrifices of our veterans. For more information about this historic event, please contact Fred DiFabio, President of the Long Island Air & Space Force Association, (631) 754-6383, fdifabioafa202@hotmail.com.
Honor Flight Long Island Veterans Reunion at the American Airpower Museum
The American Airpower Museum is proud to once again host the Honor Flight Long Island Korean and Vietnam War Veterans Reunion on December 14th, 2024, reuniting 46 Veterans who took part in the Honor Flight trip to Washington, D.C. on October 5, 2024. These Long Island heroes visited their respective military memorials, enjoyed the comradery of fellow Veteran while sharing their experiences with fellow veterans, families, and caregivers. Honor Flight Long Islands mission is to honor fellow Long Islanders who served in the Armed Forces of the United States, by providing all-expense paid one-day trips to D.C. for our Veterans. Thanks to HFLI, these 46 Veterans took a free, early-morning Southwest flight from MacArthur Airport to Washington, D.C. Veterans, their Guardians and Honor Flight officials visited World War II, Korean War and Vietnam Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery for a “Changing of the Guard,” the Air Force Memorial and Iwo Jima Memorial. They returned to MacArthur later that evening for a rousing welcome home by the Saffron United Pipe Band, plus thunderous applause from hundreds of families, friends and supporters! According to Bill Jones, HFLI President, West Point 1972 Graduate and U.S. Army Veteran, “This special flight included 43 Vietnam War Veterans who received long overdue recognition and thanks for their service,” Jones said. “They were accompanied by elder comrades, three Korean War Veterans. What this flight really represented was a ‘Big Hug’ to all our Veterans from Honor Flight, their families and supporters, who make such flights possible,” Jones added. On December 14th the reunion runs from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at AAM’s Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY. Admission for the Veterans, their Guardians and families, is free. The public can attend FREE OF CHARGE if they arrive between 12:15 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to be seated for the event. Come and support our Long Island veterans during the “Ceremony of Honors,” as they receive personalized Tribute Journals full of photos taken during their D.C. trip. This great patriotic event includes speeches by HFLI President Bill Jones and AAM President and Founder Jeff Clyman. The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla Band will play a popular patriotic medley known as the “Armed Forces Salute,” featuring the six official musical themes of the U.S. Armed Forces: Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force and Coast Guard. Free refreshments for all provided by HFLI. HFLI is accepting applications from Veterans of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. Long Island Veterans are encouraged to sign up by going to the HFLI website, www.honorflightlongisland.org. It’s important to submit an application, as that will guarantee placement on the list. Veterans fly for free, thanks to donations from across Long Island. They are accompanied by Guardians, able-bodied volunteers who donate $400 (tax deductible) to offset their travel costs. If there is no family member or friend to act as Guardian, HFLI has volunteers ready to step up for the privilege of escorting our heroes to their memorials. Questions? Call Jamie Bowden at (631) 702-2423 or JBowden@southamptontownny.gov.
Haunted Hangar Halloween Trick or Treat Party – Saturday October 26th
“Fright Takes Flight” is the American Airpower Museum upcoming Halloween Party in theme in our “haunted hangar,” complete with spooky warbirds, and ghosts, witches, and goblins! Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum is having our Haunted Hangar Halloween Party on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at the American Airpower Museum, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY. Admission to the event will be closed to new guests after 3:00pm. In keeping with the holiday spirit, costumed Museum volunteers will hand out treats as kids can trick or treat through our decorated hangar in the safety. Little ghosts, goblins, superheroes, and parents alike will mingle with our resident ghosts, ghouls, skeletons, vampires, witches and zombies inside the Museum’s once a year spooky setting! Decorated and creatively transmogrified into a haunted house complete with dry ice fog, spider webs, flying bats and new frights at every turn that will entertain the whole family! The Haunted Hangar Halloween Party includes a tour of our Haunted Bomber, plus we dare you to enter our Maze of Terror! Don’t forget to bring your cameras or phones along, to take photos of your kid’s standing in front of the Ghost Fighter, just saying! Parents and kids can also climb aboard our Travesty Tram for a ride around Hangar 3! And listen up you scary parents, dress your kids (12 and under) to compete in our Costume Contest! A special prize will be given to just one kid wearing the best costume. Adults are encouraged to dress up in costumes too, which will add to the festive atmosphere. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and music of Halloween in a safe family friendly atmosphere that will also be out of the elements and open regardless of weather! Admission to the American Airpower Museum’s Haunted Hangar Halloween Party is our normal daily rates of $15 for adults, $12 for seniors & veterans, $10 for children ages 5 to 12. AAM members, active military/guard/reserves, free with ID. For more information call (631) 293-6398, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
NEW UPDATED EVENTS COMING SOON
First Annual American Airpower Museum Wings and Things Flea Market Saturday Sept. 21st!
9/21/2024 – UPDATE TO ADMISSION FOR TODAY’S FLEA MARKET EVENT: Museum Sponsor Cockpit USA has graciously stepped up to help the museum and our local vendors and this now allows us to reduce admission to $5 per person for the event 11am-3pm. We would like to make this as successful as possible for our local vendors. This event is a museum fundraiser so any gracious donations above the $5 dollar admission fee will be truly appreciated as without your support we couldn’t “keep ’em flying!” We hope to see as many of you throughout the day! Thanks for supporting the American Airpower Museum! ____________________________________________________________________________________ American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will hold its FIRST EVER Annual Flight Line Flea Market, Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. Join us on the 21st as we transform our flight line into a unique Flea Market experience. We will be hosting a host of vendors from near and far as they offer their wares of vintage antiques, books, collectables, clothing, toys, and more! There’s no telling what types of treasures you may find at the AAM Flea Market! Enjoy your shopping experience with our historic hangar and aircraft backdrop, period music classics throughout our hangar, food and drink for purchase including delicious hot dogs, potato knishes and soda, served hot from one of our favorite local food trucks parked outside Hangar 3. Your admission to visit to our Flea Market is the normal daily admission which includes entrance to the museum where you can see our squadron of legendary aircraft both operational and static on display, including the North American B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Douglas C-47 Skytrain, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Fairchild/Republic A-10A “Warthog,” and many more. While visiting you can also purchase and schedule a ride in one of our two North American T-6 Texans, or on our popular open-cockpit Red WACO Biplane! We’ve pulled out all the stops to make this the greatest fundraising event ever at AAM. Your attendance will support local vendors and help our unique aviation museum continue its mission to preserve and teach future generations about Long Island’s significant role in our nation’s aviation history, plus honoring the men and women past and present, who have defended freedom around the world. Our motto of “Keep ‘Em Flying!” is all about keeping our special collection airworthy and on display to the public!
AT-6 Flight Experiences available at the New York Air Show at Orange County Airport August 10-11!
It’s the last day to take a flight back in time with the American Airpower Museum’s AT-6 “Texan” Flight Experience at the New York Air Show Saturday August 10th, and Sunday August 11th! This is an opportunity to fly in the AT-6 “Texan” at the New York Air Show from 9am to 11am or after the show’s performances 3:30pm-430pm. This is similar to our well known flight experience program at our museum but is slightly shorter in duration than our museum based program to work into the air show schedules. You will brief with our experienced warbird pilot and then take off to enjoy a scenic 10-15 minute ride around the Orange County Airport and get chance to see what it like to fly a vintage warbird some of which you will be seeing in action during the New York Air Show. The Aircraft you will be flying in is the North American Aviation AT-6 Texan an American single-engined advanced trainer aircraft used to train pilots of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF), United States Air Force (USAF), United States Navy, Royal Air Force, Royal Canadian Air Force and other allied Air Forces during World War II and in the decades to follow. The American Airpower Museum’s AT-6 you will be flying in is an actual AT-6D / SNJ 5 used by the USAAF and USN as their advanced pilot and gunnery trainer used during WWII. You will meet our team on the airshow grounds at the AAM Check-in table near the static display ramp where our ground team will check you in, and get you ready for your flight. You will escorted to the Air Show “Hot Ramp” to the aircraft where you will meet the pilot and receive a safety training brief on how to enter and exit the aircraft during normal as well as emergency operations. The pilot will also brief you on the flight and what you will see and experience. You will take off from, and return to Orange County Airport and once the flight is over will be welcome to take photos prior to departing. We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes in advance to your scheduled ride time to allow check-in and brief time. Should you have a ride time that takes you past the gate closure times for the air show this will not be an issue and we will coordinate for any people accompanying you to be able to stay and depart with you after flying. The AT-6D is a two seat tandem configuration where the pilot sits in the front cockpit and the passenger sits in the rear cockpit. The ride is limited to one person per flight. You must not exceed 300lbs in weight, be at least 16 years of age, and be physically able to enter and exit the aircraft with minimal assistance to fly in this flight experience. The cost for the AT-6 Flight experience at the New York Air Show is: All flights must be booked online in advance or if booking at the air show as we will not be able to take cash or checks on site. $325.00 per flight contribution to the American Airpower Museum at NYS Chartered 501c3 Not for Profit Aviation History Museum. Every contribution helps us “Keep ’em Flying” and preserve Historic Aircraft, and the legacy of American Aviation History. Flights are subject to cancellation due to weather, maintenance, or pilots discretion and ride fees will be refunded not including Fareharbor point of sale processing fees. The purchase of a flight experience does not include admission to the airshow or any other access to air show events. You must purchase admission to the airshow to access the Flight Experience. LIMITED TIME SLOTS ON SUNDAY SO BE SURE TO BOOK NOW! TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT EXPERIENCE CLICK BELOW: Click to Book your Flight Experience today! Time for Take off!
Vintage Wings and Wheels at the American Airpower Museum Saturday August 10th
This Saturday, August 10, 2024 join us at the American Airpower Museum for a Vintage Wings and Wheels Showcase where you can see a dozen or more examples of Henry Ford’s most popular automobiles, built from 1928 through 1931. Come and see a diverse collection of Model A Fords, alongside vintage biplanes of the same era. Vintage aircraft from the Bayport Aerodrome will be on display to compliment the Model A Fords along with our own collection of museum aircraft. Organized by the Long Island Model A Club (LIMAC), the outdoor display is a great family weekend event and an important annual fundraiser for AAM. The Long Island Model A Club (LIMAC) be displaying their beautifully restored vehicles at AAM from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. On hand will be LIMAC members, who take pride in displaying and describing their classic and fully restored Model A Fords. AAM volunteers will also be on hand to provide guided tours of the vintage WWII aircraft inside AAM’s Hangar 3 headquarters. Events like this help keep AAM operating while offering the public opportunities to enjoy classic cars and vintage aircraft, plus learn about Long Island’s storied history of flight and aircraft manufacturing. Between 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m., a squadron of assorted vintage Bayport Aerodrome Biplanes are scheduled to touch down at Republic Airport and taxi over to park on AAM’s ramp for the show. Owners of these magnificent flying machines will be available to answer questions from Museum guests about their restored vintage aircraft. One after the other, starting at 3:00 p.m. and extending until 4:00 p.m., our squadron of biplanes will depart from Republic and return to their home base in Bayport. The event is free for AAM members with valid membership cards. For the general public, regular admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for kids 5 to 12. Hot Dogs, Ice Cream, Popcorn and Sodas will be for sale on site. Your contributions help support the Museum’s mission to honor our veterans and U.S. aviation history, by preserving the aircraft and their legacy for future generations. Date and Time: August 10, 2024, 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., weather permitting. Rain date Sunday, August 11, 2024. The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY. The Museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of operational aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory’s history. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Foundation Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. For more information, please go to: www.americanairpowermuseum.org.