Model A Fords And Antique Aircraft Show Coming To LI's American Airpower Museum

FARMINGDALE, NY — The American Airpower Museum of Farmingdale will add vintage automobiles to its museum for a day.

The museum is set to showcase a dozen or more of Henry Ford's most popular automobiles, built from 1928 through 1931, this Saturday, Aug. 10, the museum announced.

"Come and see a diverse collection of Model A Fords, alongside vintage biplanes of the same era," the museum stated. "Vintage aircraft from the Bayport Aerodrome will also be on display to compliment the Model A Fords. Nearly five million Model A Fords were sold during their four years of production."

Organized by the Long Island Model A Club (LIMAC), the outdoor show is a popular annual fundraiser for the museum.

The LIMAC will be displaying their beautifully restored vehicles at the American Airpower Museum from 10:30 a.m. to 3 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," the museum stated.

Between 9:30 and 10 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 the biplanes will be available to answer questions from museum guests about their restored vintage aircraft.

One after the other, starting at 3 p.m. and extending until 4 p.m., the museum's squadron of biplanes will depart from Republic and return to their home base in Bayport.

A limited number of guests will be able to fly aboard AAM’s Red WACO UPF-7 Biplane ($300) and North American AT-6D Texan ($400). Flights will be allocated on a first come, first served basis and depend solely on prevailing weather conditions over the weekend.

For flights, people check out the American Airpower Museum website call 631-293-6398 or visit AAM’s gift shop Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"Whether you remain on AAM’s ramp or decide to soar in one of our vintage aircraft, don’t forget to bring your cameras or smart phones to capture all the aerial action!" the museum wrote.

This show is free for AAM members with valid membership cards. For the general public, regular admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for kids 5 to 12.

Hot dogs, ice cream, popcorn and soda will be for sale onsite.

"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," the museum stated.

A rain date is scheduled for Sunday.