Hagerstown Aviation Museum to be featured on Maryland Public Television’s newest show Chesapeake Collectibles
(Hagerstown, MD) The Hagerstown Aviation Museum will be featured on Maryland Public Television’s newest show, Chesapeake Collectibles. The museum segment will air on MPT February 12th @ 6:30pm and February 17th @ 8pm. John Davis, host of MPT’s Motorweek, Ken Day, producer of Chesapeake Collectibles, and production crew visited Hagerstown last September during the annual fly-in.
"Knowing that the museum has a unique collection of aircraft built in Hagerstown, Maryland, Ken Day called us," said John Seburn, museum president, "The museum is very grateful to be showcased on Maryland Public Television’s Chesapeake Collectibles. We discovered that John Davis went to school to be an aeronautical engineer so he thoroughly enjoyed learning more about Fairchild Aircraft during his tour of the flying boxcars," Seburn stated.
Chesapeake Collectibles explores the Chesapeake Bay’s distinctive history through the regions treasures, people and their stories. Each episode of the series takes you on an entertaining walk through the Maryland past. Hear the stories behind favorite family heirlooms while expert appraisers make the distinction between what is "collectible" and what is not.
"Since Chesapeake Collectibles began airing in January, the show has been well received and has generated much interest and many suggestions for other unique Maryland collections to be featured," said Ken Day. "We are very pleased to present the Hagerstown Aviation Museum story in the upcoming episode and hope the public will learn more about the museum," Day said.
Join host Rhea Feikin each week and discover the flavor and uniqueness of our area through its antiques and collectibles!
Chesapeake Collectibles airs Saturdays at 6:30 PM on MPT-HD. Repeats Sundays at 6 PM on MPT2 and Thursdays at 8 PM on MPT-HD. Episodes can also be viewed online at www.chesapeakecollectibles.com The Hagerstown Aviation Museum segment is on episode #106
For more information on the show visit: www.chesapeakecollectibles.com
HAGERSTOWN AVIATION MUSEUM EVENTS 2010 AS OF 08/15/10 4th Annual Hagerstown Aviation Museum 1940's Big Band Dance Saturday, September 25, 2010 6:30pm-11pm Hagerstown Regional Airport Terminal Dance to the sounds of the "Martinsburg Big Band" 1940’s music. Hagerstown Aviation Museum fundraiser. Food and drinks available.
2010 Hagerstown Fly-In September 25 & 26, 2010 8am - 4pm each day Hagerstown Aircraft Services 14235 Oak Springs Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 See EAA Chapter 36, visiting aircraft, Hagerstown Aircraft Services and Hagerstown Aviation Museum aircraft and exhibits. Food available. Free Young Eagle airplane rides for youth. Fairchild aircraft and military vehicle owners are invited to attend. Click here for more information at the EAA Chapter 36 website Contact info for events: Hagerstown Aviation Museum 14235 Oak Springs Rd Hagerstown, MD 21742 Museum event hotline: 301-733-8717 www.hagerstownaviationmuseum.org info@hagerstownaviationmuseum.org
Wings of Freedom Tour 2009 B-17, B-24 & P-51 Coming to Hagerstown August 19, 20 & 21, 2009
The Collings Foundation and the Hagerstown Aviation Museum are excited to join forces and present this rare opportunity to see up close the historic Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24J Liberator, North American P-51C Mustang along with the museum's Fairchild C-82 Packet, C-119 Flying Boxcar, PT-19's & PT-26.
1943 Fairchild PT-19 donated to the Hagerstown Aviation Museum by Bob Haas of Ft Myers, Florida lands in Hagerstown. TR Proven flew the PT-19 from Florida to Hagerstown.
COMMEMORATIVE C-119 DVD NOW AVAILABLE!
Hagerstown Aviation Museum’s C-119 Flying Boxcar Homecoming DVD
This commemorative DVD highlights the C-119’s donation by Bob Stanford in 2006, the extensive inspection and repair required to make the Flying Boxcar ready for its flight, ride along with the crew and the emotional Hagerstown Homecoming on November 16th, 2008. See the excitement of the long journey home with over 100 minutes of video footage and still images provided by over 20 volunteer videographers and photographers. This historic flight was only possible by the generous contributions of over 450 individuals throughout the Hagerstown community and beyond.
"Hagerstown During World War II - Images of the Maryland Homefront",the museum’s new book is now available. With over 370 pages and over 650 images this book will take you on a nostalgic journey to meet the people, tour the workplaces and experience life in Hagerstown During World War II. This book showcases major industries, aircraft manufacturing, civil defense, fund drives, education, transportation and so much more. Price is $34.95. GREAT GIFT IDEA! Click here to see the book flyer and more photos
C-119 Flying Boxcar Lands In Hagerstown!! After a five day journey from Greybull, Wyoming to Hagerstown, Maryland the crew lands the C-119 for the last time on Sunday November 16, 2008. More to come....Thank you to all who made this great day happen!!
The museum's C-119 Flying Boxcar 3350 engine run test in Greybull WY. October 2008
Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar history from the documentary, "Hagerstown- Remembering Our Aviation Heritage", available for purchase on the Gift Shop page.
C-119 undergoing inspection. Click on image to see more photos
