American Airpower Museum to Host First Annual Flight Line Flea Market

The American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will hold its first ever Annual Flight Line Flea Market, Saturday, September 21, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale. The flight line will be transformed into a unique Flea Market experience, with a host of vendors from near and far offering wares of vintage antiques, books, collectables, clothing, toys, and more. There’s no telling what types of treasures you may find at the AAM Flea Market! Enjoy your shopping experience with the historic hangar and aircraft backdrop, period music classics, and food and drink for purchase served hot from a local food truck parked outside Hangar 3. Admission to visit to the Flea Market is the normal daily admission which includes entrance to the museum where you can see the  collection of legendary aircraft both operational and static on display, including the North American B-25 Mitchell, Douglas C-47 Skytrain, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, Republic F-105D Thunderchief, Fairchild/Republic A-10A Warthog, and many more. While visiting you can also purchase and schedule a ride in one of two North American T-6 Texans, or on the popular open-cockpit WACO Biplane.

 

All the stops have been pulled out to make this the greatest fundraising event ever at AAM. Your attendance will support local vendors and help this unique aviation museum continue its mission to preserve and teach future generations about Long Island’s significant role in our nation’s aviation history, plus honoring the men and women of past and present who have defended freedom around the world.  The museum’s motto of “Keep ‘Em Flying!” is all about keeping this special collection airworthy and on display to the public. General admission for adults is $15, seniors & veterans $12, and children $10. AAM members, active military/guard/reserves free with ID. For more information call (631)-293-6398, Wednesday through Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or email info@americanairpowermuseum.org.