News
International Women’s Day 2021
Today is International Women’s Day! There are so many strong and amazing women in the history of aviation, and today we are celebrating them. Here
Berryloid Aircraft Finishes
We found this beautiful ad in the magazine Aero Digest from January 1930. It is somewhat rare to find such a colorful ad from the
1936 Rearwin 6000
1936 Rearwin 6000 “Speedster” N15865. Date and location unknown. Leo Kohn collection.
Wittman “Buster”
Wittman “Buster” W-4 Special, NX-14855, Continental C-85 of 85 h.p., red with yellow trim, September 14, 1947, Maitland Airstrip, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Owned by Steven J.
Bellanca Skyrocket
Bellanca CH-400 “Skyrocket”, powered by Pratt & Whitney C-1 of 420 h.p., owned by Holmberg Aerial Survey Co. of Chicago, at Milwaukee County Airport, 1941.
Air Mail Tour!
Join Collections Manager Ami Eckard-Lee as she gives a history on the U.S. Air Mail service and the Kelch Aviation Museum’s 1928 Stearman C3-MB mail
Make a Simple Paper Airplane
Is winter driving you crazy? Make a simple paper airplane using our tutorial, and post your pictures & videos in the comments below. How far
New Board Member – Ann-Marie Elmer
We’re pleased to welcome Ann-Marie Elmer as our newest board member for the Kelch Aviation Museum! Ann-Marie grew up in Brodhead and has a longstanding
Artwork Hanging Team
Museum volunteers (Team Joe & Jeff) are hanging artwork inside the main hangar today. Only 200 more paintings and photos to go, guys!