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Fly On A WWII C-47 This Saturday At American Airpower Museum
The Living History Flight Experiences commemorate D-Day and the end of WWII's 80th anniversary.
FARMINGDALE, NY – The American Airpower Museum (AAM) continues its C-47 Living History Flight Experiences this Saturday.
These historic flights, which will be flown by licensed pilots, some ex-military or reserves, will demonstrate a glimpse of what 82nd and 101st Airborne Paratroopers experienced during D-Day, according to a release.
This educational program will have professional reenactors on board the restored WWII C-47 to give an immersive experience.
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The AAM is a not-for-profit educational foundation, and according to a release, its mission is to teach Long Islanders about the important role American airpower had in defending the US during WWII.
Participants will be given a briefing before boarding, and will then fly over Long Island’s south shore beaches, including Jones Beach. They will be dressed in authentic reproduction M-42/M-43 field jackets, replica “Steel Pot” G.I. helmets, and a simulated jump harness– but no jumping will occur. The crew will simulate a living history reenactment for participants.
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The flight will be about 30 minutes in the air. After landing back at Republic Airport, the participants will review a card that has the fate of the paratrooper whose identity they each assumed. Participants, clad in gear, will be able to take pictures afterward.
The cost for each flight is $375 per person, and you can bring two additional people to watch the flight take off and land and visit AAM’s exhibits for $10 each. For those who want to watch the flight and tour the museum, it is $18 for adults, $15 for seniors and veterans, and $12 for children ages 3-12.
To book your flight or learn more about this experience, you can call either (516) 531-3950 or (631) 454-2039, or visit online. Four flights are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 18: 10:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m., and 2:30 p.m., and passengers must arrive one hour before their designated flight. Rain date is Sunday, Oct. 19th.
Flights will take place at Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735.
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