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Night Rider: What a Beauty!

Wings Over Miami’s latest restored plane in the hangar is a LTA which was originally delivered to the Navy in 1943 as a SNJ/4 on March 31, 1943. Brought back to the United States from Venezuela in 1992, Walt Orth, a pilot and museum founder, bought it in 2000. He gathered together a restoration team and began working on it without delay.

While the plane’s serial number, 88-12821, is still the original, the airplane took on a new look as a 1949 LTA-6G. Accomplishing this task of being true to design required a momentous amount of research and study by Walt, Vinny Tirado and crew chief Harry Adams. All the detailed documentation for the restoration project has resulted in the compilation of the most thorough information and documents around on this type of aircraft.

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Wings, Strings & Other Classics ~ All Our Favorites!

It is almost time for Wings, Strings and & Other Classics! On Saturday, Bluegrass FestivalMay 26, 2012, Wings Over Miami is honoring our Veterans with a musical trip to the past.

Join us for an exciting 7 hours of Bluegrass and old time country music! Our musical partners, South Florida Bluegrass Association is bringing out their hottest bands to entertain us! The music starts at 1:00 pm and continues into the evening. The gates open at 11 am. Come early and see the warbirds fly!

South Florida Region of the Antique Automobile Club of America members are invited to showcase their cars right next to our wonderful aircraft. We are looking towards a Day of Remembrance, of great music and beautiful classic planes and cars!

Please be sure to bring a lawn chair so you can you sit awhile and listen to the great music! We don’t let a little moisture dampen our spirits. So, if you have any doubts about the weather, look on our website or Facebook for updates!

Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. Online tickets will be picked up the day of the event at Will Call. Veterans and current military with proper IDs are guests of the museum.

If you go:

Saturday, May 26, 2012 -
Gates open 11 am – Music starts at 1 pm & goes till 9 pm
Wings Over Miami Air Museum
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport
14710 S. W. 128 Street
Miami, Florida 33196

If you would like to contact the museum about this event, please click here and fill in the form.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by using our secure PayPal link. Please click here.

Vendor Information here.

With Great Sadness…

Fernando Botelho

Save the Date! May 26, 2012

Wings, Strings & Other Classics!

Fly-in or drive to Wings Over Miami for a Memorial Day weekend salute to our Veterans! Set aside your Saturday foPatriotic Starr a fun-filled day of Bluegrass music and classic planes!

The gates open at 11 am on Saturday, May 26, 2012. The music starts at 1:00 pm and runs into the evening. Bring your comfortable lawn chairs and your favorite veteran!

Check back for additional information about the event. Event partners will be offering hotel and car rental discounts.

If you would like to contact the museum about this event, please click here and fill in the form.

Tickets may be purchased in advance by using our secure PayPal link. Please click here.