Ft. Worth's Vintage Flying Museum Will Hold Annual Big Band Hangar Dance October 21, 2017

FORT WORTH, Texas - Oct. 13, 2017 - PRLog -- The Vintage Flying Museum will hold its 27th Annual Big Band Hangar Dance, Dinner and Silent Auction on Saturday, October 21, 2017, from 8 pm-midnight. During the evening flights may also be taken in a vintage C-47 plane.

"This year we are thrilled to have a homecoming visit from our old B-17 "Chuckie", which has been rebadged as the Madras Maiden reflecting its new hometown of Madras, OR," said Charlyn 'Chuckie' Hospers, director of the Vintage Flying Museum.

"We invite everyone to come out and enjoy a fun evening of dinner and dancing. This event has been our major fundraiser for nearly three decades," added Hospers. "We really take pride in being the home of the original hangar dance in DFW and our authentic WWII B-29 hangar offers the only true retro venue for this type of event."

The Dynamic Swing Machine will provide real big band music for guests listening and dancing pleasure. Area swing dance clubs turn out for this event and exhibit some amazing dance talent. Forties Era or period aviator attire is optional and prizes will be awarded for the best costumes

Advance dinner and dance tickets are $55. Dance only tickets are $35 in advance, $40 at the door. Reserve tables are available for $350 for a party of ten. Corporate tables are also available for $1,200. Dinner will be served from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.The event is BYOB with soft drinks available.Tickets are sold at the Vintage Flying Museum, 505 N.W. 38th Street, Hangar 33 South, Fort Worth, TX 76106. They can also be purchased by phoning 817-624-1935 or by visiting the vintageflyingmuseum.org website.

For an additional fee those attending can take a nostalgic evening flight over the city of Ft. Worth on the C-47 will beginning at 5 p.m.

About The Vintage Flying Museum [http://ww.vintageflyingmuseum.org]
The primary mission of the Vintage Flying Museum, a Texas 501(c) 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 offering aviation education programs such as "Take Flight Days" for youth.

The Vintage Flying Museum is home to a variety of WWII aircraft, including Fi-Fi, a B-29 Super Fortress, which is one of only two air worthy B-29s; Diamond Lil, a B-24 Liberator, and Southern Cross, a C-47 and an A-26. Other displays include WWII memorabilia, a unique aircraft model exhibit and gift shop.