We Fly to the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire to Mark Black History Month

This fascinating collection of aviation history is an ideal aircraft destination.

Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 11:49 AM ET

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Movie poster for "The Flying Ace" hints at the silent film's exciting plot. [Courtesy: Aviation Museum of New Hampshire]

Key Takeaways:

The author visited the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, discovering its surprisingly rich aviation history and active programming, fulfilling part of a personal travel goal.
A highlight of the visit was attending a Black History Month screening of "The Flying Ace," a 1926 silent film about a fictional African American WWI fighter pilot.
This historically significant "race film," accompanied by live music, facilitated a profound post-screening discussion on segregation, deeply impacting the author as a Black pilot nearly a century after the film's debut.

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Previously I mentioned a list of destinations I compiled as part of a self-motivation plan to spend more time this year traveling in Annie, our Commander 114. One of those points of interest, which actually has been on the list for several years, is the Aviation Museum of New Hampshire, located on the field at Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (KMHT).

I flew there recently for a special event at the museum and to get a look at the exhibits, which focus largely on aircraft manufacturers, airlines, and pilots from the state and New England. While I added a precious three hours to my logbook, I cannot quite “check the box” yet because I will have to visit again—perhaps a few more times—to see everything in this fascinating place.