LI American Airpower Museum’s Labor Day Weekend Spectacular: Info

FARMINGDALE, NY — The American Airpower Museum is scheduled to host its Labor Day Weekend Spectacular on Sept. 5 at the Republic Airport. The day of precision flying by vintage military aircraft will celebrate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II. The action is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum's Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale.

Two World War II veterans from America’s Greatest Generation will be honored. The show will feature WWII bombers and fighters in its intention to entertain the whole family.

"Watch in awe as WWII and other vintage aircraft depart from AAM’s ramp and take to the skies to perform high-speed flyovers over Republic Airport, creating super camera-ready opportunities for all you photogs out there!," the museum stated in a news release.

The flights will showcase AAM’s Grumman TBM Avenger (torpedo bomber), two North American T-6 Texans, the AT28D5 Nomad Vietnam War Fighter, WACO Biplane and two cold war era L-39 Russian jet fighters. In addition, AAM’s B-25 Mitchell Bomber, which recently had a complete maintenance, will be on the tarmac. Plus, there will be tours of AAM’s A-10 Warthog Fighter Jet.

Each flight performance will be narrated over the museum's public address system by Lawrence Starr, manager of the museum. In between each flight, viewers can get up close and personal with the museum’s fleet of WWII aircraft, jet fighters and exhibits.

Admission for adults is $13; seniors & veterans $10 and children $8. No tickets or pre-registration is necessary. Due to the need for social distancing, admission will be limited to first come/first served and a maximum attendance of 150 will be allowed on the outdoor ramp area. Visitors will be required to wear face masks and have temperatures digitally taken at the entrance. Event-goers are encouraged to bring their own lunch.

Those who can't join on Sept. 5 are asked by the museum to help it offset "major financial losses incurred" during the coronavirus shutdown by making a donation.