LI's American Airpower Museum's WWII Warbirds To Join Jones Beach Air Show

FARMINGDALE, NY — The American Airpower Museum of Farmingdale is set to put its arsenal of Democracy Warbirds on full display on Memorial Day Weekend.

The vintage World War II military aircraft are set to perform aerial demonstrations Friday through Sunday, the museum announced.

AAM’s warbirds include a B-25 Mitchell Bomber, Douglas C-47 Skytrain troop transport, Grumman TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber, North American P-51D Mustang Fighter and two AT-6 Texan trainers.

Two visiting Navy EA-18G Growlers will be parked on AAM’s ramp, subject to other military commitments, the museum said.

For those unable to make it to Jones Beach, they can watch the aircraft take off to perform practice flybys over Republic Airport all day Friday.

"Get up close and personal with these historic bombers and fighters of yesteryear!" the museum wrote. "Then join us at AAM to catch even more aerial action on Saturday, May 27th and Sunday, May 28th, as they take off to perform in the air show!"

The museum is also set to host flight experiences each day, as people will be able to board one of the museum's AT-6 Texans and the red WACO Biplane. People can park for free in AAM’s lot or along New Highway. Food and ice cream trucks will be available onsite.

AAM is also open Monday, on Memorial Day, and will close at 4 p.m.

AAM President Jeff Clyman said the goal for the three-day extravaganza is two-fold.

"To honor the men and women of the ‘Greatest Generation’ who built, maintained and piloted the iconic warbirds of yesteryear, in a bold defense of freedom during World War II, as well as active-duty military, reservists and the national guard, who continue this mission to our present day," Clyman said.

He added that public support strengthens AAM’s mission to educate the next generation about American military aviation history and helps maintain the museum’s iconic aircraft.

"Help keep ‘em flying," he said.

Every paying museum guest 18 or older, throughout Friday, Saturday and Sunday, is entitled to potentially win a Cockpit USA "made in the USA" leather flight jacket. Cockpit USA, sponsor of the American Airpower Museum, is the official supplier to the United States Air Force of A-2 leather flight jackets.

Hours for all three days are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. No tickets or preregistration are required. Regular admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and veterans, and $12 for children ages 5-12.

"Arrive early and stay all day," the museum wrote. "Three days of action guaranteed to thrill aviation fans of all ages! Don’t forget your cameras or smart phones."

The American Airpower Museum is at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale.