In 1957, Larry Kelley began helping his uncle restore a UC-78. Years later he purchased the same aircraft.[1]
Establishment
The Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation was co-founded by Sean Carroll, Larry Kelley and John Kenny in 2004.[2][3] After receiving a lease for a 10,000 sq ft (930 m2) hangar, Carroll moved his restoration company, Kimble's Aviation Services, to the airport.[4] The museum was set up in an adjacent control tower and terminal building.[5][2]
Facilities
The Jeffrey L. Ethell Aviation Library at the museum holds a collection of 3,000 books that belonged to the author.[2][6]
Collection
Aircraft
The museum's B-25 at the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show in 2020
The museum holds an annual Wings & Wheels Fall Festival.[21]
Programs
The foundation offers rides in three of its aircraft.[22] It also offers flight training in three of its aircraft.[23]
References
^ a b cWilley, Joe. "History Lessons". Coastal Style. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^ a b cSteinriede, Kent (12 August 2005). "Military Planes and Paraphernalia Rest in Place of Honor". The News Journal. p. E2. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^Guy, Chip (10 March 2004). "Sussex Lands Air Museum". The News Journal. p. B1. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^Guy, Chip (1 July 2004). "Aviation Museum to Open in Sussex". The News Journal. p. B3. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"Museum Tours". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"Aeronca L-16". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"L-19/O-1 Bird Dog". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"UC-78 Bobcat". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"Airframe Dossier - de Havilland Tiger Moth II, c/r N82AZ". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"Airframe Dossier - de Havilland-deHavilland Canada DH-82C Tiger Moth, c/r N3104B". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"DHC-1 Chipmunk". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"RAF Chipmunk". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"DeHavilland Canada DH-82C Tiger Moth". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
^"Airframe Dossier - Engineering and Research Corporation 415C, c/n 2952, c/r N2327H". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 2 January 2024.
^"B-25J Mitchell Bomber "Panchito"". Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation. Retrieved 1 January 2024.