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The Florida Air Museum is excited to announce Story Time!

July 28, 2022

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

November 18, 2021

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 […]

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Citrus Label Tour Arrives at Florida Air Museum

October 16, 2019

Florence Citrus Growers NC-4 Citrus Label

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.

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Lasting Legacy – National and Piedmont Airlines Play Key Roles in Florida’s Aviation History

October 16, 2019

National Airlines plane with people in front Buccaneer Route

At FAM, visitors learn of significant contributions historic airlines made to the development of Florida’s rich commercial aviation history and SUN ‘n FUN.

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NOAA: Where Science Meets Service Arrives at the Florida Air Museum

October 16, 2018

Group of people cutting ribbon in front of NOAA exhibit at Florida Air Museum

The Florida Air Museum, in partnership with NOAA, celebrated the grand opening of a new exhibit, NOAA: Where Science Meets Service.

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Florida Air Museum Manager Awarded State Recognition

October 4, 2018

Photo of Florida Air Museum curator Jayme Jamison receiving wooden bowl and certificate

During the Annual Florida Association of Museums Conference, Florida Air Museum manager Jayme Jamison was recognized as the 2018 Outstanding New Professional.

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Florida Air Museum is a part of Aerospace Center for Excellence. ACE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-based institution and educational resource dedicated to bringing aerospace and aviation history and science alive for people of all ages and backgrounds.

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