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Museum Members and Friends,
It is my day as a docent at the museum. It is beautiful outside with perfect weather and I can hear the planes overhead. Such sweet music! We also have a full house of ladies in the office including myself, Director, Christine Lewis and Executive Assistant, Barb Letts.
Preparations for the Gala are in full swing at the nearby Chattahoochee College Aviation Training Academy Hangar. That hangar is just across from the museum's "petting zoo" of static aircraft and vehicles. Dressing up, drinks, dining, and dancing in a spectacular location. Gala #14 is expected to be one of the best Gala events yet.
This month, the newsletter is quite long and some email apps may cut the newsletter short but there will be a link to view the entire message online. Don't miss all this great information!
Until next time! Becky McAllister
Communications, MOF | |
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As reported in the January edition of the Ready Room, The Paulding County Commissioners named the road in front of the Museum of Flight, O'Hare Way. What a special tribute to someone who played such an incredible role in the Museum's beginnings and will be forever remembered as "Wheeler," the man on the move and an incredible friend to so many people.
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Defenders of Liberty Air Show | |
Phil Martin and Fred Amicangioli took the T-28 Alpha and participated in the Defenders of Liberty Air Show with the AAHF (Army Aviation Heritage Foundation). You can view a great video at https://youtu.be/OvLpgtoukbg.
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Available: F-14 Tomcat Hats
Available through av8rstuff.com. You can now purchase this F-14 hat that will have the F-14 Tomcat and aircraft with Museum of Flight below (instead of NADEP NORFOLK).
They are $21.99 each + shipping (about $8 in USA).To order use this email address or the phone number. Let them know you're from the Museum of Flight! (478) 997-1011 whiteyinga@av8rstuff.com
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Quimby's Corner
Interviews in Progress: Jesse Evans interviews for Quimby's new chauffer position. Good luck, Jesse!
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Donated by John Cater (thank you!), this Navy bomb truck is an interesting addition to the museum's collection. The AERO 33B Bomb Truck is a specialized piece of ground support equipment used by the Navy and sometimes by the Air Force and Marines. It's designed for handling, transporting, and loading ordnance—specifically bombs, missiles, and similar heavy stores—onto aircraft on the flight line.
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Paulding County School Field Trip | |
Shout out to Miss Lemon and Miss Thomas’s classes from Paulding County Middle School. Thank you for choosing the museum for your class trip today! We thoroughly enjoyed your classes visit! | |
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Coming Soon!
Phil "The Thrill" Warbird Pilot Edition comes with its own T-28B flight manual, oil and a museum credit card! Please note: Hot Babes not included! | | | |
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Howard is Almost Ready for Transport | |
The crew removed the wings of the Howard, preparing it for its move to the Museum of Flight hangar in Rome, GA. Check out the awesome sped up video was posted on Facebook of the process. | |
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Terry Tibbitts Retirement Terry Tibbitts retired as the Director of the Paulding Northwest Atlanta Airport on March 31, 2025. In March, he also received the Community Legacy Award from the Paulding Chamber of Commerce. We wish him the very best in his retirement! | | | |
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DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE | |
Your donation is instrumental in ensuring that we can: - Maintain our aircraft, motor pool, and artifacts, preserving the rich history of aviation and military history for future generations.
- Develop and deliver educational programs that inspire young minds and foster a love for aviation and STEM fields.
- Host engaging exhibits and events that share the magic of flight to all ages.
We are deeply grateful for any support you can provide. | |
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| Event | Date | Location | Barksdale AFB (Bravo) | March 28-30 | Barksdale AFB | MCAS Beaufort | April 11 - 13 | MCAS Beaufort
| | Open Hangar Gala | April 26 | Chattahoochee Aviation Training Hangar | | Calhoun Open House | May 31 | Calhoun, GA | | ALWS | August 14-19 | Shelby, NC | | Dayton, TN | September 5 | Dayton, TN | | Crossville Open House | October 4 | Crossville, TN |
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Check next month's newsletter for additional dates for upcoming events. | |
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Fred Amicangioli David Ball Shawn Barber Paul Barnett George Barron Jeanne & Tony Bass Wain Bates James Beaver Jason Beaver Brayden Becker Ray Bell Ernie & Nancy Betancourt David Biloz & Family Jason Bostic Mark & Sam Brereton James Brown Andy Butler Ed Callahan Thomas Calvanelli Danny Camp Anthony Carson Phil Cataldo Dr. Donald H. Chamberlin Keith Clingan Nancy Coddington Brendon Connor Easy Cragg Richard Dean Erich DeHart Logan DeHart Peyton Dehart Ron Dobbs Scott Ducker Thomas & Barbara Ducker Mike Ellis |
| Vance Engle Gil Espy Jesse Evans Rick Ferrin Matt Fox Frank Fry Benjamin Gillam Richard Gonzalez James Greene Richard Hafner William Hall Carson Hawkins Evan Henley Robert & Cindy Henninger Tim Herren Mark Homen James Howard Jarid Ison Dave Johnston Christopher Keefe Jeremy Kwaterski Carrol "Chip" Lamb David Lawson Greg and Jennifer Leach Anne Lewinson Christine M. Lewis John Luttrell James & Jacob Martin Phillip Martin Arthur Matthews
Kent Matthews Pamela McAllister Rebecca & Sean McAllister Joel Megginson Russell & Leigh Ann Miller Spencer Morgan | Jeffrey Newcomb Susan, Hanna & Savannah O'Hare John Osterhage Julie Anne Owens Clarence Greer Parramore Edward Perman Susan Reed Ben Rees Hollis Reese Tim Rhyne Gerad Riester Rob Riester Brant Robinson Karl Schwelm Dr. Daniel Serrato Don Shepard Woodrow Smith Sol Snyder Cooper Stewart Tim Stoker Trey Studstill John Sullivan Kenny Thomas Kerry Tidmore Stratton Tingle Jorge Verdias Wayne Vick Alan Ware Kim Watkins Gary Watson John Webb David Wells Brent Westfall Ed Wood Doug & Terri Woodruff |
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Voron Baughan Lloyd Blackwell
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Deming Gray
Mark McAllister
Grady McDowell
Patricia O'Hare
Peter O'Hare Lois & Richard Robinson
Conrad Schalk
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We send out the newsletter once a month plus an occasional update or request.
Mission: Our Mission is to increase the awareness of aviation through the flight of historic aircraft, while supporting the Anna Shaw Children’s Institute.
Past issues of the Ready Room can be found on the website. Watch your email or Facebook for upcoming events.
Just a side note. Be sure to add communications@mofts.org to your email contact list so you receive this newsletter in your e-mail and it doesn't end up in the spam folder. | |
The inside aviation, military memorabilia and outdoor displays are open 10-4 (Tues-Sat) at the Paulding County Airport. Paulding Co. Airport 730 Airport Parkway, Dallas, GA 30157 | |
Tours of our flying aircraft in Rome (Richard B. Russell Airport) by appointment only. (423) 228-2FLY. Rome Hangar 304 Russell Field Rd NE, Rome, GA 30165 | |
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Our new mailing address is:
MOFTS
1759 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
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