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Mildred Kaufman
March is Women’s History Month! Here’s aviatrix Mildred Kaufman, who set a record for female aviators by flying 46 loop-the-loops in February of 1930. She’s
National Women’s Day
It’s National Women’s Day! We’re proud to feature our own 91 year-old Jeanne Scholes in this video. You’ve seen her around the museum and Brodhead
Comet Aircraft Engine
Local Aviation History! Our latest acquisition is this Comet 7E aircraft engine built in nearby Madison, Wisconsin in 1929. The engine is on loan to
Rotary Club of Beloit
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Beloit for inviting the Kelch Aviation Museum to speak at their weekly meeting yesterday. Here’s Bob Pokorney from EAA
Engine Maintenance “…on the fly”
Be sure to keep your rockers greased at all times.
Shiny New Walls
Shiny new walls and floor! We can’t wait to build displays and signage and move in the airplanes!
Movie Special Effects
Hey, remember those days when movie special effects meant creativity and daring – and maybe a little insanity? Running a museum seems to require the
Check Out Our New Walls
Check out our new walls! Workers are finishing up the trim work on our corrugated steel interior walls and it looks fantastic. Next step for
An Aviation Valentine
There’s so much to love about the Golden Age of Aviation! Happy Valentine’s Day from Kelch Aviation Museum. What do you love most about vintage
Monroe Woman’s Club Donates $1,000
The Monroe Woman’s Club donated $1,000 to the Kelch Aviation Museum as part of their Community Improvement Program. Here, Konnie Thompson presents the check to