The Military Aviation Museum Offers Free Tickets to City of Virginia Beach Employees for Upcoming Air Shows

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In support of the recent hardship faced by Virginia Beach and surrounding communities, the Military Aviation Museum is offering free tickets to all City of Virginia Beach Employees with proof of employment and a guest. These two tickets can be redeemed at the door at either The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show on June 15th or All American Air Show on June 16th.

The Flying Proms Symphony Air Show returns to the Military Aviation Museum on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Gates open at 3 p.m. with the concert starting at 7 p.m. Now in its 9th installment, The Flying Proms offers guests a truly unique experience. Getting its roots from the United Kingdom's traditional Proms, the Military Aviation Museum's Flying Proms is the only event of its kind in North America. The museum is pleased to welcome Virginia Wind Symphony as the orchestral partner, directed by Dennis J. Zeisler. The Flying Prom's emcee, Mark Whall, is a loyal supporter of the museum and has announced many of the museum's air shows and Flying Proms. New this year, The Flying Proms will offer a bourbon tasting room, featuring Tarnished Truth Distilling Company.

The first half of the evening's entertainment will feature aerial displays from the museum's collection of historical aircraft, such as the North American b-25J Mitchell and North American P-51D Mustang, accompanied by musical selections from popular aviation-themed movies. As dusk falls, and the planes land, the second half of the performance will commence, featuring an assortment of patriotic and pop music and fireworks spectacular, presented by Zambelli Fireworks.

The All American Air Show is a salute to our national heroes on June 16th from 1 p.m. till 5 p.m. Gates open at 12:00 p.m. as we celebrate the men and women who served this country. Enjoy live musical performances by Buckshot, The Whiskey Rebellion and the Brooke McBride Band with an aerial demonstration of vintage American warbirds. In thanks for their service, the Military Aviation Museum is offering the first 2,000 veterans and active duty military personnel one free ticket with proof of service.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early to walk the grounds of the Military Aviation Museum and take in the one of the world's largest collection of World War I and World War II aircraft. Lawn chairs and blankets are recommended to relax on the grass field during the performance. There will be food and beverage vendors on site for both events, selling dinner, snacks, beer and wine. Guests are also welcome to bring their own picnics, but no outside alcohol is permitted.

For more information and to purchase tickets, call 757-721-7767 or visit http://www.TheFlyingProms.com or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/all-american-air-show-tickets-58498560770?aff=PR.

The Military Aviation Museum is located in the Pungo area of Virginia Beach at 1341 Princess Anne Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23457.

About the Military Aviation Museum:

A 501 (C)(3) not-for-profit organization, the Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of First and Second World War, and Korean War era fighters, bombers and trainers. Each airframe has undergone painstaking restoration, using original components, whenever possible. Truly a living museum, aircraft are in restoration at facilities around the world. Besides the main Museum, the Virginia Beach complex features additional structures, including the 1934 Luftwaffe Hangar, originally from Cottbus, Germany, which now serves to house the Museum's collection of WWII-vintage German aircraft. Additional structures include the WWI Hangar, in which resides the Museum's genuine 1918 Curtiss JN-4D Jenny, and the original watch tower from RAF Goxhill built in England in 1942. Visit MilitaryAviationMuseum.org for more information or call 757-721-7767.

Contact: Jul DeGeus
Media Coordinator

Military Aviation Museum
1341 Princess Anne Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23457

Phone: (757) 490-3151
E-mail: advcdr(at)centura.edu

SOURCE Military Aviation Museum