The National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas, said in a news release that more than 1,000 people showed up to Avenger Field on May 8 to celebrate the WASP Homecoming 2021 and the BT-13 & Warbird Fly-In. More than 200 children learned about the Fly Girls and the warbirds they flew in the fly-in’s “kid’s zone” throughout the day. Also, more than 50 kids ages 8 to 17 were given the thrill of a lifetime by “co-piloting” their very own airplane rides. “One of the primary purposes of the fly-in was to get kids of all ages to see these amazing aircraft live and up close, hear the inspiring stories of the Women Airforce Service Pilots, and to learn more about American military aviation history,” said the release.
WASP Homecoming and Warbird Fly-in a Success
Key Takeaways:
- The National WASP WWII Museum's Homecoming 2021 and Warbird Fly-In drew over 1,000 attendees to Sweetwater, Texas, with a strong focus on educating and inspiring children about aviation history.
- The event tied a record by gathering 11 Vultee BT-13s, representing nearly half of all operable BTs in the U.S., a concentration rarely seen since World War II.
- A diverse collection of over two dozen warbirds and current military aircraft, flown by a range of notable professional and military pilots, were showcased at the historic fly-in.
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