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Today we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day, honoring on

Today we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day, honoring one of the most influential aviators in history and a pioneer whose accomplishments continue to inspire generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Although many remember Earhart for her mysterious disappearance in 1937, her greatest legacy lies in what she achieved during her lifetime. In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, a feat that earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross and cemented her place among aviation's greatest trailblazers. She also set numerous speed and distance records, completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, and continually pushed the boundaries of what aircraft—and the people who flew them—could accomplish.

Beyond her record-setting flights, Earhart was one of aviation's most passionate advocates. She encouraged young people to pursue careers in flight and championed opportunities for women in aviation, helping found and lead The Ninety-Nines, an international organization for licensed women pilots. She believed that advancing aviation required courage, curiosity, and a willingness to venture into the unknown.

At Yanks Air Museum, we celebrate Amelia Earhart not only as a record-setting pilot, but as one of the visionaries who helped shape the future of aviation and inspired countless others to look toward the horizon and ask, "What's next?"

✈️ Aviation Trivia: Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932—but can you name the aircraft she flew on that historic journey?

Sometimes you need an icee day in the summer heat.

Sometimes you need an icee day in the summer heat. 🥵

Who else thinks our crew deserves a treat now and then? 🙋

New restoration shop look just dropped! Check ou

New restoration shop look just dropped!

Check out all of our projects lined up and looking spiffy in every stage! Which one are you looking forward to seeing fully restored the most?

Fifty-seven years ago today, humanity took its fir

Fifty-seven years ago today, humanity took its first steps onto another world... (well, technically a moon, and technically the first literal step would be 57 years ago tomorrow, but that's what happens when you arrive close to midnight)

When Apollo 11's Lunar Module Eagle touched down in the Sea of Tranquility, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin accomplished something that only a generation earlier had seemed impossible. While the moment is remembered for Armstrong's first step onto the lunar surface, it was also the culmination of decades of aviation innovation.

The Lunar Module itself represented an extraordinary engineering achievement. Designed solely to operate in the vacuum of space, Eagle became the first crewed aircraft to land on another celestial body and safely return its crew to orbit.

At Yanks Air Museum, we're celebrating not only the aircraft that shaped aviation history, but also the spirit of innovation and exploration that carried humanity beyond Earth's atmosphere, with our Space Day event Friday and Saturday! You can listen to engineer Lovell Stoddard share insights about the Apollo program this Friday at 10:30 am, and/or join us a day after too for a presentation by Frank Dowens, who's bringing a Mars Rover, rover wheels, and other space artifacts for the kiddos to interact with!

🚀 Aviation Trivia: Before becoming the first person to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong made history in another iconic aircraft. Can you name the experimental rocket plane he famously flew to the edge of space?

Mark your calendars now! National Aviation Day is

Mark your calendars now! National Aviation Day is only one month away! Join our inaugural round table 10:30am – 12pm noon for discussions on emerging trends, innovations, and the evolving aerospace industry while connecting with others who share a passion for flight.

Guest speakers to be announced soon. 🫢 Who would you want to hear from?

Just last week was the birthday of a very special

Just last week was the birthday of a very special employee over here in our shop who has been so instrumental to the museum's success that we just have to give him a #SpotlightSaturday shoutout!

Keiichi "Tony" Furukawa was born July 12th, 1953, in Japan, where his obsession with aviation first began during a high school project building a human-powered aircraft under the tutelage of instructor Kenichi Maeda. In 1977, he migrated to the United States at 24 years old, arriving in Kansas with only a small amount of cash and a briefcase full of pictures of his work in aviation. There, he met the Stolp family at an aviation convention and moved on to California to manufacture parts for their aircraft kits.

He soon became immersed in the aviation restoration field, most notably bringing a Fokker D7 back to flying condition after a complete ground-up restoration, and even restoring a Nieuport 28 with the original Gnome rotary engine. In 1989, he met our founder, Charles Nichols, and began a working relationship that would last over 30 years. Tony would complete dozens of aircraft for the Yanks collection, including the Ryan B-1 Brougham, the Waco CG4A Hadrian Glider, and, most recently, the airworthy UC-64A Norduyn Norseman.

You may know him for all those many impressive projects, but here at Yanks, he's treasured for even more. Having just turned 73, Tony has taken his rightful place as the wise grandfather of the shop, keeping the young bucks in check. Dave and Casey know better than to challenge Tony's expertise, or they will feel his wrath. His lightning speed karate chop would knock Casey to the floor or his horse kick could throw Dave through a wall! All this to be accomplished while holding his lunch in one hand… and never leaving his comfy chair of course.

That man can do nearly anything at his table and chair, no fancy equipment or shop required.

At the end of the day, his favorite quote is "Keep Going," and what keeps him going better than his beloved daughter, Mona? He's a man of few words, but we highly recommend hearing more about his incredible life, if you ever get the chance to say hi.

We hope you have some fun plans for this weekend,

We hope you have some fun plans for this weekend, but please note that you'll be booked next weekend!

One week from now, we'll be having SPACE DAY on July 24th AND July 25th. 🚀

Both days, we'll have special guests:
🌙 Lovell Stoddard, a Boeing engineer, will share insights into the Apollo program and the engineering that made the Moon missions possible during his presentation on Friday at 10:30am

☄️ Frank Dowens will be presenting on Saturday at 10:30am with an array of space artifacts for kids (and adults) to explore... even a Mars Rover folks can interact with!

Which one are you going to see?

📅 #ThrowbackThursday to 1957! On this day in Avia

📅 #ThrowbackThursday to 1957!

On this day in Aviation History: Marine Corps Major John Glenn—years before becoming the first American to orbit the Earth—was already making history by completing the first supersonic transcontinental flight across the United States.

Flying a Vought F8U-1P Crusader as part of Project Bullet, Glenn departed NAS Los Alamitos, California, and landed at Floyd Bennett Field in New York just 3 hours, 23 minutes later. Averaging more than 725 mph, the flight demonstrated not only the Crusader's remarkable performance but also the ability of modern jet fighters to sustain high-speed operations over long distances.

The aircraft itself was a photo-reconnaissance version of the famous "Last of the Gunfighters." Instead of carrying cannons or missiles, Glenn's Crusader was equipped with cameras to document the entire mission. Even with additional fuel capacity, the flight required several aerial refuelings, showcasing the growing importance of tanker support in extending the reach of high-performance military aircraft.

Does anyone know how times Glenn ended up refueling during this impressive (and relatively short) flight? #Trivia

The AH-1F represented the ultimate evolution of th

Hot or iced? We know you have strong opinions abo

Hot or iced?

We know you have strong opinions about aircraft, so you must have strong opinions on coffee too.

@arkcoffee will be providing free hot black coffee at our Coffee with Cops event tomorrow at 10am, but sometimes something a little fancier is worth it. Let us know how your morning goes with our special guests!

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER! Let's see who wins favorite

CHOOSE YOUR FIGHTER!

Let's see who wins favorite here.

Our fans are way too good at the Name the Plane ga

Our fans are way too good at the Name the Plane game. How about you name what tool this is? Bonus points if you go into detail on how we'd use it!

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Today we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day, honoring on

Today we celebrate Amelia Earhart Day, honoring one of the most influential aviators in history and a pioneer whose accomplishments continue to inspire generations of pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

Although many remember Earhart for her mysterious disappearance in 1937, her greatest legacy lies in what she achieved during her lifetime. In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean, a feat that earned her the Distinguished Flying Cross and cemented her place among aviation's greatest trailblazers. She also set numerous speed and distance records, completed the first solo flight from Hawaii to the U.S. mainland, and continually pushed the boundaries of what aircraft—and the people who flew them—could accomplish.

Beyond her record-setting flights, Earhart was one of aviation's most passionate advocates. She encouraged young people to pursue careers in flight and championed opportunities for women in aviation, helping found and lead The Ninety-Nines, an international organization for licensed women pilots. She believed that advancing aviation required courage, curiosity, and a willingness to venture into the unknown.

At Yanks Air Museum, we celebrate Amelia Earhart not only as a record-setting pilot, but as one of the visionaries who helped shape the future of aviation and inspired countless others to look toward the horizon and ask, "What's next?"

✈️ Aviation Trivia: Amelia Earhart became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic in 1932—but can you name the aircraft she flew on that historic journey?

Sometimes you need an icee day in the summer heat.

Sometimes you need an icee day in the summer heat. 🥵

Who else thinks our crew deserves a treat now and then? 🙋

New restoration shop look just dropped! Check ou

New restoration shop look just dropped!

Check out all of our projects lined up and looking spiffy in every stage! Which one are you looking forward to seeing fully restored the most?

Fifty-seven years ago today, humanity took its fir

Fifty-seven years ago today, humanity took its first steps onto another world... (well, technically a moon, and technically the first literal step would be 57 years ago tomorrow, but that's what happens when you arrive close to midnight)

When Apollo 11's Lunar Module Eagle touched down in the Sea of Tranquility, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin accomplished something that only a generation earlier had seemed impossible. While the moment is remembered for Armstrong's first step onto the lunar surface, it was also the culmination of decades of aviation innovation.

The Lunar Module itself represented an extraordinary engineering achievement. Designed solely to operate in the vacuum of space, Eagle became the first crewed aircraft to land on another celestial body and safely return its crew to orbit.

At Yanks Air Museum, we're celebrating not only the aircraft that shaped aviation history, but also the spirit of innovation and exploration that carried humanity beyond Earth's atmosphere, with our Space Day event Friday and Saturday! You can listen to engineer Lovell Stoddard share insights about the Apollo program this Friday at 10:30 am, and/or join us a day after too for a presentation by Frank Dowens, who's bringing a Mars Rover, rover wheels, and other space artifacts for the kiddos to interact with!

🚀 Aviation Trivia: Before becoming the first person to walk on the Moon, Neil Armstrong made history in another iconic aircraft. Can you name the experimental rocket plane he famously flew to the edge of space?

Mark your calendars now! National Aviation Day is

Mark your calendars now! National Aviation Day is only one month away! Join our inaugural round table 10:30am – 12pm noon for discussions on emerging trends, innovations, and the evolving aerospace industry while connecting with others who share a passion for flight.

Guest speakers to be announced soon. 🫢 Who would you want to hear from?

Just last week was the birthday of a very special

Just last week was the birthday of a very special employee over here in our shop who has been so instrumental to the museum's success that we just have to give him a #SpotlightSaturday shoutout!

Keiichi "Tony" Furukawa was born July 12th, 1953, in Japan, where his obsession with aviation first began during a high school project building a human-powered aircraft under the tutelage of instructor Kenichi Maeda. In 1977, he migrated to the United States at 24 years old, arriving in Kansas with only a small amount of cash and a briefcase full of pictures of his work in aviation. There, he met the Stolp family at an aviation convention and moved on to California to manufacture parts for their aircraft kits.

He soon became immersed in the aviation restoration field, most notably bringing a Fokker D7 back to flying condition after a complete ground-up restoration, and even restoring a Nieuport 28 with the original Gnome rotary engine. In 1989, he met our founder, Charles Nichols, and began a working relationship that would last over 30 years. Tony would complete dozens of aircraft for the Yanks collection, including the Ryan B-1 Brougham, the Waco CG4A Hadrian Glider, and, most recently, the airworthy UC-64A Norduyn Norseman.

You may know him for all those many impressive projects, but here at Yanks, he's treasured for even more. Having just turned 73, Tony has taken his rightful place as the wise grandfather of the shop, keeping the young bucks in check. Dave and Casey know better than to challenge Tony's expertise, or they will feel his wrath. His lightning speed karate chop would knock Casey to the floor or his horse kick could throw Dave through a wall! All this to be accomplished while holding his lunch in one hand… and never leaving his comfy chair of course.

That man can do nearly anything at his table and chair, no fancy equipment or shop required.

At the end of the day, his favorite quote is "Keep Going," and what keeps him going better than his beloved daughter, Mona? He's a man of few words, but we highly recommend hearing more about his incredible life, if you ever get the chance to say hi.

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