Douglas Skyraider

Sevierville, Tennessee -- June 8, 2010

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 1250 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.