Vintage Flying Museum To Hold 21st Annual Big Band Hangar Dance

Sept. 14, 2011 - PRLog -- FORT WORTH, TX – The Vintage Flying Museum will hold its 21th Annual Big Band Hangar Dance & Silent Auction on October 15, 2011. This event is the major fund raiser for the museum, a non-profit 501 (c) 3 corporation.  

The Alan Glasscock Orchestra will provide the big band sounds with his 16-piece orchestra for a nostalgic evening of fun. This is the original hangar dance in the area and is staged in front of a WW II bomber on display in an authentic WWII B-29 hangar.

“We are saluting 100 years of naval aviation, said Charlyn ‘Chuckie’ Hospers, director of the Vintage Flying Museum, “but everyone is welcome to come out and enjoy a fun evening of dinner and dancing. You can dress in 40’s attire or as your favorite aviator. Period dress is optional, but prizes will be awarded for the best dressed. We really appreciate those who come out for this event, because this is how we fund out programs.”

Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with dancing from 8 – midnight.  The event is BYOB with soft drinks and snacks available for purchase.

Advance dinner and dance tickets are $45.  Dance only tickets are $30 in advance, $35 at the door.  Reserve tables are available with the purchase of ten tickets.  Corporate tables are also available. For an additional $55 those attending the can take a nostalgic flight over the city of Ft. Worth in a DC-3. Flights will begin at 5 p.m.

Tickets are sold at the Vintage Flying Museum, 505 N.W. 38th Street, Hangar 33 South, Fort Worth, TX  76106.  Call 817-624-1935 for information and ticket sales.  Tickets are also available on the vintageflyingmuseum.org website.

About The Vintage Flying Museum [http://www.vintageflyingmuseum.org]
The primary mission of the Vintage Flying Museum, a Texas 501C(3), is to preserve America's flying heritage in word, deed and action. Over 200 members now support these efforts. One of its greatest achievements and contributions to the community is the development of aviation education programs such as careers in aviation.

The Vintage Flying Museum is home to several WW aircraft, including a B-25, C-47, PT 22, and from time to time provides hangar space for the only flying B-29, “FiFi”. Other displays include a dedicated reciprocal and jet engine room, a FAA Aviation Education Resource Center, WWII memorabilia and artifact exhibits, a unique aircraft model exhibit and gift shop. Address for the Vintage Flying Museum, based at Meacham International Airport, is 505 NW 38th Street, Hangar 33 South, Fort Worth, TX Fort Worth, T. Phone for the museum is 817-624-1935.


Contact:  Chuckie Hospers

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The Vintage Flying Museum, a Texas 501C(3) Non Profit located in Fort Worth, TX at Meacham Field, displays historic aircraft, plane engines, WWII memorabilia, and unique aircraft models. It also serves as a FAA Aviation Education Resource Center.