The American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will host a special Veterans Day program honoring Long Island veterans, on Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Museum, located at Republic Airport, Hangar 3, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, New York.  The American Airpower Museum (AAM) is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the men and women who have worn the uniform of our Armed Forces.  Veterans of WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq will be on hand.

This year’s program will commemorate the service performed by each honoree.  “WWII veterans set high standards and passed the torch to later generations of soldiers, who met the challenge by continuing to defend America and her allies around the world to this day,” said Jeff Clyman, AAM President.

Among the honorees are eight WWII veterans from Long Island’s Greatest Generation.  They are: Frank Agoglia, Deer Park, NY; Ed Dionian, Farmingdale, NY; Robert Edelson, Massapequa, NY; Albert Gallo, Garden City South, NY; Dr. Richard Heinl, Syosset, NY; Bud Rosch, Bethpage, NY; Armand Tarantelli, Hicksville, NY; Carl Tringali, Brooklyn, NY.  Thumbnail bios of each, plus photographs are attached.  Photographs taken for AAM by award winning photo-journalist Debbie Egan-Chin.  (WWII veteran participation made possible with help from 101^st Airborne Living History Group and Honor Flight Long Island.)

Additional honorees are Long Island veterans who were active in Korea and Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan.  “Whether they served in the U.S. Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, Merchant Marines or Coast Guard, all veterans played an equal role in our victory in WWII and the Cold War,” Museum President Clyman said.  “Long Island’s defense industry produced thousands of aircraft for America’s ‘Arsenal of Democracy.’  Our veterans, aware of the risks, flew them into harm’s way in America’s battles against fascism during WWII and in Cold War conflicts against communist tyranny,” he added.

Right after the Ceremony of Honors, the museum’s aircraft will depart from the ramp to perform a series of flybys over Republic Airport, creating super camera-ready opportunities for military aviation enthusiasts.

Admission for Adults is $13, Seniors & Veterans $10 and Children $8.  No tickets or pre-registration is necessary.  Due to the need for social distancing, admission will be limited to first come/first served and a maximum attendance of 150 persons will be allowed on the outdoor ramp area.  Visitors will be required to wear face masks and have temperatures digitally taken at the entrance.

If you can’t participate to the event on November 7^th, please help AAM offset major financial losses incurred during our Covid-19 shutdown, by using a secure PayPal link at: www.americanairpowermuseum.com/donate/ to make a tax-deductible contribution, or for more information on corporate donations, call Jacky Clyman, AAM Executive Vice President, at (917) 690-1965 or jacky@cockpitusa.com.