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Independence Day Challenge!
In the spirit of Independence Day, we have received a $2,500 challenge from an anonymous Wisconsin donor. We’ll receive $2,500 if we can raise an
Phase II Building Update
What a day! We had electricians and floor polishers and builders and IT nerds and all sorts of work going on in the Phase II
Bill’s Air Park
This article was originally published in Forward in Flight magazine, a publication of the Wisconsin Aviation Hall of Fame. “Bill’s Air Park” 75th Anniversaries aboundBy
Museum Grand Opening!
After five years of fundraising, planning, talking, and dreaming,The Kelch Aviation Museum will celebrate with a takeoff party on July 23rd! Our Grand Opening celebration is
Wing Rigging on Travel Air 4000
Lights, camera, action! The latest in our continuing series of virtual aircraft tours, “Airplanes With Ami!” has been published. Join Collections Manager Ami Eckard-Lee &
The Dangers of Flying the Mail
Air Mail pilots like William “Wild Bill” Hopson faced many dangers, but none so menacing as being cut out of foam board with a sharp
U.S. Air Mail Bags
What do you do when you can’t find authentic 1920s Air Mail sacks for your new museum? You make your own! Collections Manager Ami and
LeRoy LaBarre Memorial Challenge Grant
The Kelch Aviation Museum has received a $2,000 challenge grant in memory of the late LeRoy T. “Bud” LaBarre, longtime Brodhead Airport manager and aircraft
Travel Air 3000 Wing Work
The latest in our continuing series of virtual aircraft tours. Join Collections Manager, Ami Eckard-Lee as she works on a historic wing from a Hollywood
Painting the Display Cabinets
Hannah is busy painting our second hand display cabinets. We’re one day closer to opening!