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Old Magazines with Michael John, no. 2: “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night…”
By Michael John Jaeger, volunteer docent and historian The role that airmail played in the development of aviation in the United States is highlighted at
Major Grant from Wagner Foundation Enables Phase III Construction
The Kelch Aviation Museum at Brodhead Airport is proud to announce the start of construction on its Phase III museum building project. Construction of “The
Old Magazines with Michael John, no. 1: Make Air Travel More Convenient!
I’m Michael John, a new volunteer docent at the Kelch Aviation Museum – and I’m “hooked” on old magazines, especially old airplane magazines. I thought
Throwback Thursday
It’s Throwback Thursday! Here’s a shot of our namesake Al Kelch, circa 1970, posing in stylish trousers with the 1932 Franklin Sport 90 “Old Double
SuperAero Live Holiday Extravaganza
Our own Collections Manager makes an appearance tonight on the SuperAero Live Holiday Extravaganza at 8:30 pm central. https://youtu.be/AZzb-hOEcDY
Another First Flight Challenge Update!
We have the best support team! Our $2,000 First Flight challenge grant has been met with 14 hours to spare. Thank you to everyone who
First Flight Challenge Update
We’re over halfway to our $2,000 First Flight Challenge! https://fb.watch/akamD_jOYP/
First Flight Challenge Grant
First Flight $2,000 Challenge Grant! On December 17th, 1903, the Wright Brothers made their first flight and changed the world forever. Just three days ago
Hannah Has Wings!
https://fb.watch/aka89tqfMN/ Our Archivist and Event Coordinator, Hannah Shickles, made her first solo flight yesterday on her way to earning her private pilot’s license. She flew
History with Hannah: Episode Two
Episode Two of History with Hannah is finally here. Take a deeper dive into the Wright J engine Series! Don’t forget to donate if you