2026 Events
September 2, 2026 - Fort Miles VJ Day Ceremony
Henlopen State Park
Lewes, Delaware
North American B-25J "Panchito" Fly-Over
Come see Panchito perform a fly-over for the VJ Day Ceremony at Fort Miles in the
Henlopen State Park in Lewes, Delaware. Panchito will perform the fly-over at 10:10 am.
Click here for more information.
September 5 - 7, 2026 - Wings Over Batavia Airshow
Batavia Airport
Batavia, New York
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation aircraft:
North American B-25J "Panchito"
Enjoy seeing the famous WWII medium bomber the North American B-25J up close. Look inside the bomb bay at the exact replicas of the bombs and count the machine guns. Panchito appears today exactly as the original Panchito did on Okinawa during the summer of 1945 carrying out bombing missions over Japan.
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation will be offering living history flight experiences in the North American B-25 similar to the B-25s made famous in the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo; arguably the most daring missions in US military history. Passengers will be able to experience stunning views from the pilot’s positions, bombardier’s position, top turret gunner’s position, waist gunner’s position and the tail gunner’s position.
For flight reservations, call 443.458.8926 to reserve a seat.
Click here to the airshow website.
September 11 - 13, 2026 - Ground School
Second-In-Command (SIC) Type Ratings for Pilots
Delaware Coastal Airport
Georgetown, Delaware
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation aircraft:
North American B-25J "Panchito"
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation will be offering pilots a chance for hands-on flying of one of the WWII aviation icons. The SIC type rating course includes the Pilot's Operating Manual for the B-25, syllabus, checklists and a Certificate of Completion. The minimum requirements for the SIC type rating course are a current U.S. third class medical certificate, Private Pilot certificate and a multiengine rating.
The Second-In-Command type rating includes a one day ground school, B-25 Pilot's Operating Handbook, syllabus, checklists, lunch, logbook entry and Certificate of Completion for FAA approval of Second-In-Command type rating.
Please go to our Flight Training page for additional information, pricing and 2026 schedule.
Contact us for suggestions on accommodations: 443.458.8926
The Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation is located at 21781 Aviation Ave., Georgetown, Delaware 19947.
October 2 - 3, 2026 - Aviation Career Day & Wings & Wheels
Delaware Coastal Airport
Georgetown, Delaware
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation aircraft:
- North American B-25J "Panchito"
- North American L-17A Navion
- Cessna L-19
- Aeronca L-16
- De Havilland DHC-82C "Tiger Moth"
- De Havilland DHC-1 "Chipmunk"
Click here to see an introductory video for Wings & Wheels.
Go to www.wings-wheels.com for more information.
October 2: Aviation Career Day - This event is for local high school students to learn about careers in aviation. Please note this is an invitation only event for high school students and is not open to the public.
October 2: Friday Night Dinner Show (6:00 - 10:00) - The Friday Night Dinner Show is an exclusive event that includes live entertainment, a catered dinner, and more! Ticket sales support the Pathways to Aviation program. Join us for a fun filled night and help launch a career! Go to www.wings-wheels.com for more information.
October 3: Wings & Wheels - This event is our Fall Festival featuring New & Classic cars and Warbirds & More and is open to the public. Admission is free. There will be a $5 fee charged for parking at designated locations. Check the event website www.wings-wheels.com for designated parking areas. Public parking will NOT be available at the airport.
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation will be offering living history flight experiences in the North American B-25 similar to the B-25s made famous in the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo; arguably the most daring missions in US military history. Passengers will be able to experience stunning views from the pilot’s positions, bombardier’s position, top turret gunner’s position, waist gunner’s position and the tail gunner’s position.
Flight reservations are available through this website. Click here or go to Historical Flight Adventures: B-25 Panchito to reserve a seat.
October 9 - 11, 2026 - Ground School
Second-In-Command (SIC) Type Ratings for Pilots
Delaware Coastal Airport
Georgetown, Delaware
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation aircraft:
North American B-25J "Panchito"
Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation will be offering pilots a chance for hands-on flying of one of the WWII aviation icons. The SIC type rating course includes the Pilot's Operating Manual for the B-25, syllabus, checklists and a Certificate of Completion. The minimum requirements for the SIC type rating course are a current U.S. third class medical certificate, Private Pilot certificate and a multiengine rating.
The Second-In-Command type rating includes a one day ground school, B-25 Pilot's Operating Handbook, syllabus, checklists, lunch, logbook entry and Certificate of Completion for FAA approval of Second-In-Command type rating.
Please go to our Flight Training page for additional information, pricing and 2026 schedule.
Contact us for suggestions on accommodations: 443.458.8926
The Delaware Aviation Museum Foundation is located at 21781 Aviation Ave., Georgetown, Delaware 19947.
