PRESS RELEASE
In addition to vintage warbirds, there will be love in the air at Farmingdale’s American Airpower Museum on Valentine’s Day, Friday, February 14, 2025. Long Island’s only flying aviation museum will conduct two Valentine’s Day C-47 Scenic Flights for eight couples, one at 11:00 a.m. and the other at 12:00 p.m.; there will be eight people on board each 20-minute flight to Long Island’s scenic coast, then back to Republic Airport and Hangar 3!
“We are honored and proud to host this romantic and patriotic event,” said Jeff Clyman, AAM President. “Couples who participate will have a chance to fly in AAM’s iconic World War II C-47 Skytrain Second Chance, the same type of troop transport that took part in the historic D-Day Invasion,” Clyman added. Bring your cameras or smartphones, as there will be photo ops during and after each flight. Dress in period attire and make the event all that more special! Flights are weather permitting; the rain date is Sunday, February 16, 2025. After the Love birds touch down and taxi back to Hangar 3 after each flight, they will have a chance to spend the day enjoying AAMs iconic collection of World War II bombers and fighters, many of which are fully restored and fly in the Jones Beach Air Shows and other events throughout the Northeast. AAM will also provide cake and coffee or tea for all the couples!
AAM’s Scenic Flights will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee is $350 per couple or $195 if you’d like to fly alone. To book your flight, please call the AAM’s Gift Shop Wednesday through Sunday, between 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., at (631) 293-6398, or call (516) 531-3950, between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Regular AAM admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, $10 for children 5-12.
The American Airpower Museum is an aviation museum located on the landmarked former site of Republic Aviation at Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY. The Museum maintains a collection of aviation artifacts and an array of operational aircraft spanning the many years of the aircraft factory’s history. The Museum is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Educational Foundation Chartered by the New York State Board of Regents. For more information, visit www.americanairpowermuseum.com
