A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2009

Honoring our World War II Veterans

Please join the Tennessee Museum of Aviation as we honor those who have proudly served our country.  "A Salute to our Veterans" will be held on September 19, 2009, focusing this fall on the World War II Veterans.   

During WWII more than 16.1 million men and women served in the Armed Forces.  Unfortunately, we lose nearly 1,200 WWII vets each day.  In the year 2020 most will be in their nineties, leaving us with a handful to share their memories.

World War II Veterans will be on hand throughout the day.  Visitors can expect to be enlightened as our special guests share their memories and experiences.  Bring the entire family and introduce the next generation to the "greatest generation." 

Weather permitting, flight demonstrations will be provided by our Warbirds, along with visiting Warbirds, as we honor the "heroes" of our past ... who gave us the freedom of our today, and our tomorrow. 

ADMISSION & HOURS FOR "A SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS"

Douglas Skyraider

June 2, 2009  -  10:00am - 6:00pm

Sevierville, Tennessee -- November 10, 2009

The Tennessee Museum of Aviation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) foundation, located on the airport in Sevierville, is gearing up for our annual new coats for kids charitable program, designated Operation Warm Wings.

The goal of Operation Warm Wings is to furnish new winter coats for deserving children within the Sevier County community. Since the program started in 2002 nearly 1200 new winter coats have been donated and distributed through this program. The concept of Operation Warm Wings can be credited to museum volunteers observing children, as they walked among the aircraft, spreading their arms as they pretend to fly.

Sevier County has hundreds of children in need of coats. As in years past, only the generosity of the Sevier County residents, and business owners will make this years objective a success. This program would not be possible without the overwhelming support of the community. We want to thank everyone in Sevier County who have participated in this worthwhile project, and encourage everyone involved in the past to make an effort to help again as we try to fulfill the needs of the children in the Sevier County community.

If you would like to help by providing a brand new winter coat for a child in Sevier County or make a cash donation to the Operation Warm Wings program, please contact the museum at 908-0171, extensions 27 or 29. A museum volunteer or staff member will be pleased to provide a list of needed coat sizes. Our estimated goal is to have 100 brand new winter coats to distribute by November 23, 2009.

For more information on Operation Warm Wings please contact: