Starting August 16th, the Florida Air Museum will be hosting Story Time on Tuesday’s at 10:00 AM. This is a free event and open to all ages!
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J.A.D. McCurdy and The World’s First Wireless Air to Ground Transmission
The world’s first wireless transmission from an aircraft occurred over West Palm Beach, Florida in February 1911 with John Alexander Douglas McCurdy at the controls. J.A.D. McCurdy was a Canadian aviation pioneer and is credited with being the first British subject in the Empire to fly an aircraft in 1909, as well as being the recipient of the very first Canadian Pilot’s License issued. His father was the secretary of […]
Citrus Label Tour Arrives at Florida Air Museum
Florida Air Museum has joined the Citrus Label Tour of Polk County, hosting the 1919 NC-4 label from Polk County’s Florence Citrus Growers Association.
Lasting Legacy – National and Piedmont Airlines Play Key Roles in Florida’s Aviation History
At FAM, visitors learn of significant contributions historic airlines made to the development of Florida’s rich commercial aviation history and SUN ‘n FUN.
NOAA: Where Science Meets Service Arrives at the Florida Air Museum
The Florida Air Museum, in partnership with NOAA, celebrated the grand opening of a new exhibit, NOAA: Where Science Meets Service.
Florida Air Museum Manager Awarded State Recognition
During the Annual Florida Association of Museums Conference, Florida Air Museum manager Jayme Jamison was recognized as the 2018 Outstanding New Professional.
