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Friends of Ancient Road Transportation

The museum was happy to host the Friends of Ancient Road Transportation on their America’s Dairyland Tour today. Over 20 of these beauties stopped by

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Barbara Arnold Donates 1931 Ford Model A

The Kelch Aviation Museum has received a beautiful (fully drivable) 1931 Ford Model A coupe in a donation from Ms. Barbara Arnold, in memory of

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Fundraising Fly Market

Come shop for rare and antique aircraft parts at the museum’s first-ever Fundraising Fly Market! Thursday September 8 through Saturday September 10, at the Kelch

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1930 Fleet Biplane Donation

A very special aircraft has been donated to the Kelch Aviation Museum, a 1930 Fleet model 7 biplane! Lovingly restored and flown by the late

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We’re on World of Aviation

Thanks to Al Malmberg for having us on his wonderful Minneapolis-based radio program again this morning. Listen at the link below. https://omny.fm/shows/world-of-aviation1/09-04-22-pat-weeden-the-kelch-aviation-museum-of-b  

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Hannah Earns Her Pilot’s License

Last week, the museum’s own Hannah Shickles got her private pilot’s license! When she first volunteered at the Kelch Aviation Museum not even two years

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Jimmy Stewart Was a Real Pilot

Did you know that actor James Stewart, who plays Charles Lindbergh in “The Spirit of St Louis” (1957), was a pilot in real life? He

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Vintage Aviation Movie Night August 13

It’s time for Vintage Aviation Movie Night! Saturday August 13th at 7pm, come watch The Spirit of St Louis starring Jimmy Stewart. Movie is free

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Studebaker Erskine Advertisement

We’re an aviation museum, but we also have some amazing vintage cars. Check out this vibrant advertisement for the Studebaker Erskine – then come see

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Happy 90th birthday to our 1932 Franklin Sport!

Happy 90th birthday to our 1932 Franklin Sport! This little sport trainer received its airworthiness certificate 90 years ago today. Come to the Kelch Aviation

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