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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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Big Hangar

Funny how big the hangar seems when it’s empty… but not for long! Our aircraft collection has been polished up and rearranged for the annual

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Three Waters Reserve

We were thrilled to support fellow local non-profit Lower Sugar River Watershed Association and Three Waters Reserve at their event on Saturday! We look forward

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On the Radio

We’re on the radio! Executive Director Pat and Curator Hannah were guests on WCLO radio today, talking about the museum and Airventure with EAA’s Dick

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Cleaning Day!

Today is cleaning day! Our awesome group of volunteers pulled all the airplanes and most of the “stuff” out of the museum so we could

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Barnstormer BBQ – July 21

Back by popular demand! The Kelch Aviation Museum is hosting another Barnstormer Barbecue on Thursday, July 21st, from 5 to 7pm (or until the food

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EAA Chapter 1414 Fly-Out to the Museum

We had a great time today with members of EAA Chapter 1414 from Poplar Grove, Illinois. Thanks for flying out to the museum!

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