For the students of the Warbirds of Glory Museum, aviation isn’t just something they read about in textbooks — it’s something they live every time they step into the hangar. Through the museum’s hands-on youth program, young people are gaining real-world experience by working on one of the most unique restoration projects in the country: the WWII-era B-25J Sandbar Mitchell. New videos released by the museum give viewers a first-hand look at what this program means to its students. In their own words, they describe the skills they’re developing, the opportunities they’ve discovered, and how restoring an actual WWII bomber has already shaped their future goals. For many, this experience is more than a hobby — it is the first step toward careers in aviation, engineering, manufacturing, and advanced technical fields.
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At the Warbirds of Glory Museum, the B-25 Sandbar Mitchell is far more than a historic aircraft. It has become a living STEM classroom where students learn machining, CAD modeling, engineering principles, metal fabrication, problem-solving, and teamwork. These young volunteers are not simply talking about STEM concepts — they are applying them daily through real restoration work that reaches far beyond a traditional classroom environment. Every rivet, every CAD drawing, and every hour spent in the hangar is part of teaching the next generation of skilled aviation and technical professionals. And with each task completed on the B-25, students also learn pride in craftsmanship and respect for the history they are helping to preserve. This Giving Tuesday, the Warbirds of Glory Museum is asking for the public’s support to help sustain and grow this one-of-a-kind educational program. The museum has set a fundraising campaing, with all proceeds going directly toward student training, tools, materials, and the ongoing restoration of the B-25J Mitchell.
When donors contribute, they aren’t just helping rebuild a combat veteran aircraft. They are investing directly in motivated young people — in their education, their future careers, and their chance to learn through meaningful, hands-on work with historic aviation. These students are the next generation of aviation mechanics, engineers, designers, and innovators. With help from supporters this Giving Tuesday, the Warbirds of Glory Museum can continue to provide them with the opportunity of a lifetime. To learn more and watch the student video, visit the Warbirds of Glory Museum’s official Giving Tuesday page.
