24 Jul 10
Museum News Update - Austin Hancock
Hey all, sorry I've been kind of quiet since the end of airshow, but I have been extremely busy between a summer job and flight school (not that this is a bad thing ). The museum is still very much active even with our annual airshow passed. Everyone has picked up where they left off before the "Greatest Show on Turf."
Aircraft
The CAF Dixie Wing P-51D and SBD Dauntless departed D52 yesterday for Oshkosh, should be one heck of a show!
C-47- Eagerly waiting for the next airshow!
B-17- Recently came back from Dayton, also waiting for the next leg of the airshow circuit.
C-119- Dave K. and George N. are really making progress on the phoenix! They are doing great work and their end result will be something spectacular!
L-21- Marty and I completed the annual inspection on Wednesday, she's ready once more for the skies.
L-16- Flew today and looked great doing so.
"HAG Hut"-
Today we served the rocketeers. We did very well with sales and were kept quite busy the whole time! The Hut will be open tomorrow as well giving more opportunity for those awesome angus burgers!
Buildings-
Administration - The renovations are really coming along nicely. Once you walk into the building, one will be disoriented! Displays have been moved and it looks much better as a result.
'41 Fighter Fund-
Well folks, all I can say is, I am re-inspired to get this fighter to our museum. Not only did the P-51 flight boost my morale, but so did Doug R's story of how he raised funds for the Red Tail. Right now, I am putting the finishing touches on a donation bomb that will be stationed at the museum. Also, I am establishing sponsorship levels, just figuring out sponsor levels currently and I also need to meet with some of the guys at the museum. Be on the look out soon for an easier way to donate as well, Super Dave is helpng me out with a new system! I will keep you all posted!
Based at the Geneseo airport, the movie version of
the Memphis Belle, starred in the 1990 film with Matthew Modine.
Photo by Austin Hancock
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Movie B-17 "Memphis Belle" 2010 Air Show Schedule (subject to change)
Andrews AFB May 14-16
Virginia Beach May 22-23
Charlotte NC (Speedway fly-by) May 29-30 (tentative)
New Garden PA June 11-13
Kitchener/Waterloo (Canada) June 19-20
Geneseo NY July 9-11
Dayton OH July 17-18
Ypsilanti MI Aug. 7-8
Westfield MA Aug 20-22 (tentative)
Windsor (Canada) Aug 21-22 (tentative.)
Toronto/Hamilton (Canada) Sept. 4-6 (tentative)
Warriors & Warbirds NC Nov. 6
Our monthly general meetings are held on the second Thursday of each month. Pot luck dinner is at 6:30 pm; Meeting at 7:30 pm. Please bring a dish to pass or be willing to kick in five bucks. Everyone is welcome, and you don't have to be a member to attend.
Museum Admission:
Adults: $4.00, Age 5-12: $1.00, Under 5: Free
Members and guests are free with your current membership card.
Museum Hours:
Summer –
(April through September)
7 days/week 10 am – 4 pmWinter –
(October through March)
M-W-F 10 am – 4 pmClosed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Tours of 20 or more arranged by appointment. Call 585 . 243 . 2100
Mission Statement
Founded in 1994, the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, display, and flight of aircraft of the World War II and Korean War eras, as well as the recognition of all United States Military personnel for their service and sacrifice.
History
The 1941 Historical Aircraft Group was established in 1994 by an initial band of 250 aviation enthusiasts. The primary goal of the Group was to continue with the traditional airshow held on the turf strip at the Geneseo airport and to highlight the aircraft of the past with a focus on World War II aviation.
The first Warbird Gathering airshow was held in September of 1994. Each year since then, the Airshow has continued to grow in aircraft participation and attendance. This year's Geneseo Air Show will be held in July at the Geneseo airport.
In an effort to make the Group more visible, the first Memories USO Show was held at the Geneseo Armory in 1994. The show has become a favorite event for members and guests. The Annual Memories USO Show is now held during the Airshow in the 1941 Aircraft Group Hangar at the Geneseo Airport and is enjoyed by all who attend.
In the Spring of 2001, the Group was granted a Provisional Museum Charter by the New York State Board of Regents. The group's Board of Trustees was increased to five members and our name was officially changed to the 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum, Inc. At the same time, the name Hangar Tales was adopted for the Group's newsletter. The 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organized for educational purposes.
Membership Milestone: 903 Members as of 01 May 10.
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