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 in Sweetwater, Texas, successfully hosted the WASP Homecoming 2021 and Warbird Fly-In, drawing over 1,000 attendees and engaging more than 200 children with aviation history and the legacy of the Women Airforce Service Pilots.
- The event featured a record-tying gathering of 11 Vultee BT-13s, representing nearly half of all operable BTs in the U.S., a concentration not seen since 1995 or World War II.
- The fly-in showcased a diverse collection of warbirds and modern USAF aircraft, attracting pilots from across the U.S. including prominent aviators like Southwest Airlines Captain Tammie Jo Schults and active military personnel.
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