Honoring the Pioneering 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion of WWII
This past February the American Airpower Museum honored the pioneering 555th Parachute Infantry Battalion, the first all black airborne battalion during World War Two. The unveiling began with an educational presentation by museum volunteer and living historian Nick Casseus on the formation and operational achievement of the “Triple Nickel” as the unit became known. The […]
American Airpower Museum and Nassau County Barry Tech BOCES Prepare HS Students for Aviation Careers
American Airpower Museum and Barry Tech Prepare HS Students for Aviation Careers Farmingdale, NY, January 8, 2024 – American Airpower Museum is partnering with the Nassau BOCES Joseph M. Barry Career and Technical Education (CTE) Center, offering internships for local high school students pursuing various careers in aviation. One example is the current internship […]
As Featured on NY Fox5 News the American Airpower Museum and the Long Island Chapter of the Air Force Association Remember the 82nd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor
The American Airpower Museum and the Long Island Chapter of the Air Force Association remember the 82nd Anniversary of the Attack on Pearl Harbor, and honor WWII veterans in attendance.
Airpower Museum Honors WWII Veterans during December 7th, 82nd Anniversary Remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor as featured in Newsday
The American Airpower Museum 82nd Anniversary Remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor and dropping of the Roses Tribute as featured in Newsday.
L.I. Museum Honors Female Pilot Killed In Line Of Duty During World War II
L.I. Museum Honors Female Pilot Killed In Line Of Duty During World War II May 27, 2013 CBS News – L.I. Museum Honors Female Pilot Killed In Line Of Duty During World War II FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork/AP) – They were known as WASPs and served their country during World War II, but it has taken decades for […]
Remebering Ben Rosman ~ P-47 pilot
Remebering Ben Rosman ~ P-47 pilot February 28, 2014 Ben Rosman, a P-47 pilot who flew 112 missions over Germany and Italy during WWII passed away on February 28th at the age of 90. Ben was a longtime docent at the American Airpower Museum who loved telling people about his exploits in the air.