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Video Presentation for our $1 Million Campaign
We are proud to release this new video to support our $1 Million capital campaign to construct a new museum facility. In it, you’ll meet
Stearman Photo Shoot
On Thursday, November 3rd, with perfect autumn weather, we conducted an air-to-air photo shoot of our 1928 Stearman C3B with noted aviation photographer, Jim Koepnick.
New Stearman Prop
Now that we have several flight hours on the museum’s Stearman C3B, its time to start taking care of the squawks that have turned up
Tractor Drive for Alzheimer’s Awareness
The museum staff had a great time on Sunday, Sept. 25th hosting a group of vintage tractors on a drive for Alzheimer’s awareness.
Stearman First Flight Video
The guys over at Synqronus Communications in Monroe, Wis. put together a very nice video of the Stearman’s return to flight on Monday, August 15,
Stearman C3B Return to Flight
Almost 19 years to the day since it last flew, our 1928 Stearman C3B returned to the skies over Brodhead today. Pilot Greg Heckman and
$200,000 Donation from William S. Knight Trust
Many people in the Midwest vintage aircraft community know the name Bill Knight. He was a long-time presence at Brodhead Airport where the Kelch Aviation
Stearman First Run (in 19 years)
After a lengthy condition inspection, we were able to start the Wright J-5 engine on our 1928 Stearman C3B today. This is the first time
Memorable Flight
On Friday, July 1, we had the pleasure of taking 87-year old Bonnie Jeanne Scholes for a flight in our Travel Air 12W. Jean visited our
Brodhead Area Foundation $30,000 Match Grant
We are excited to announce that the Brodhead Area Foundation has awarded the Kelch Aviation Museum a $30,000 match grant! We have one year to