 Historic Aviation Memorial Museum (HAMM)
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport |
The Historic Aviation Memorial Museum is a large regional aviation museum at the Tyler airport's old passenger terminal building.
It includes a gift shop and library, a multimedia theater room, and provides a variety of educational programs.
The hangar facility provides space for an aircraft restoration area and for the flying aircraft.
On November 8 - 9, 2011 the Salute to Veterans tour stopped at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport as part of the Aluminum Overcast tour, featuring a B-17G Flying Fortress. The plane, one of only about 12 still in flying status today, has been restored and operated by the Experimental Aircraft Association, and is on a national tour of 70 stops.
 B-17 Flying Fortress on the Aluminum Overcast tour at Tyler's Pounds Airport |
Aluminum Overcast is recognized as one of the best-restored B-17s in existence. It offers a great experience for parents, grandparents and children of all ages to learn more about aviation history. It is a living tribute to the brave men who served, sacrificed, and, in many cases, gave up their lives defending freedom.
This B-17G, built by Vega (now Lockheed) under license from the Boeing Company, was one of 12,732 built. At the peak of construction during World War II, as many as 16 aircraft were completed each day.
The airplane was open for ground tours and booked special mission flights as part of the fundraising necessary to maintain and operate the airplane.
details @ www.b17.org
 F-16 Fighting Falcon similar to aircraft seen at the Wings Over Tyler Air Show |
Visit the official website of HAMM for more information.
The Wings Over Tyler Air Show was held at Pounds Airport on July 3, 2011, with proceeds benefiting the Alzheimer's Alliance of Smith County and Texas Wounded Warriors.
more details at the Wings Over Tyler website
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress "FiFi" will be at the Cavanaugh Flight Museum,
4572 Claire Chennault
Addison Airport, in Dallas, on June 30, 2012, for tours and rides. The visit is part of the Commemorative Air Force's 2012 Tour. The Consolidated B-24 Liberator "Diamond Lil" will also be on display.
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