Midland Army Air Field Museum (MAAF)

Please join us for the GRAND OPENING

MIDLAND ARMY AIR FIELD MUSEUM

February 6, 2016     9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Enter through the Memorial Gardens gate and proceed to the hangar.

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Hops & Props 2016

Hops & Props logo 2016

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Join the High Sky Wing for the 8th annual Hops & Props 2016 on Saturday, April 9th from 7:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in the Main Hangar at the CAF High Sky Wing, 9600 Wright Drive in Midland. 

Enjoy tasting over 50 different beers and ciders, sample delicious appetizers from area restaurants and listen to live music by Ransom Rhodes, followed by the talents of the Matt Kimbrow Band.  Bid on your favorite silent auction items, featuring a wide variety of items from trips and gift baskets to firearms and airplane memorabilia. Enjoy all of this while surrounded by vintage warbirds.

General admission tickets, which include the beer tasting, food and a commemorative glass, are on sale now. Tickets  are $40 in advance or $50 at the door. A special Designated Driver ticket, which includes event admission, food and soft drinks, is $20. Limited VIP tables are available for $500 (8 guests). VIP tables are the only reserved searing available. A “Tipsy Taxi” service will also be on sight. No one under 21 admitted. IDs will be checked. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be used locally to support the CAF High Sky Wing and the “new” Midland Army Air Field Museum.

For more information: (432) 703-3142 or (432) 235-7007

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Enjoy the Beer, Food, Music & Vintage Aircraft!  Thank you for your support.

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Friends and Family Continue to Enjoy the Night Flights Program

Another crisp clear night with a mild breeze greeted our pilots and passengers yesterday…”Chamber of Commerce Weather”.  Everybody had a good time, and both pilot’s were complimented more than once on their smooth flights and landings.

Mr. Bob Pryor (far right) joined with his sons-in-law, Cecil Fellows (r to l) and David Bishop in a night flight piloted by James Martin.  Mr. Pryor, who flew in the co-pilot's seat tonight, is an infantry veteran of World War II, and we thank him for his service.

Mr. Bob Pryor (far right) joined with his sons-in-law, Cecil Fellows (r to l) and David Bishop in a night flight piloted by James Martin. Mr. Pryor, who flew in the co-pilot’s seat tonight, is an infantry veteran of World War II, and we thank him for his service.

Ms Kyndall Blagrave and Mr. Ethan Lewis smile after their "solo" ride.  Ethan had flown on Wednesday night with his family and just had to come back for another ride.

Ms Kyndall Blagrave and Mr. Ethan Lewis smile after their “solo” ride. Ethan had flown on Wednesday night with his family and just had to come back for another ride.

Mr. Glen Rasco celebrated a birthday surprise from his wife, Susan, with a Christmas Night Flight by James Martin.  The couple is from Iraan, and Glen really thought he was coming to HSW for a beer tasting. Susan did a good job of keeping the secret.

Mr. Glen Rasco celebrated a birthday surprise from his wife, Susan, with a Christmas Night Flight by James Martin. The couple is from Iraan, and Glen really thought he was coming to HSW for a beer tasting. Susan did a good job of keeping the secret.

Mr. Aaron Escajeda and Ms. Taylor Everett are all smiles after their flight Thursday evening.

Mr. Aaron Escajeda and Ms. Taylor Everett are all smiles after their flight Thursday evening.

Pilot Daniel Rathburn hosted the largest flight of the night. (l to r) Ms. LaVon Darville, Jack and Carmen Kenner, and Anne and Mark Darville.  Mark, who flew in the co-pilot's seat this evening, is an avid collector of WW II memorabilia and is looking forward to visiting the new Midland Army Air Field Museum when it opens in February.

Pilot Daniel Rathburn hosted the largest flight of the night. (l to r) Ms. LaVon Darville, Jack and Carmen Kenner, and Anne and Mark Darville. Mark, who flew in the co-pilot’s seat this evening, is an avid collector of WW II memorabilia and is looking forward to visiting the new Midland Army Air Field Museum when it opens in February.

"Yeah, my hands are cold, too." Jeff Barnes (from left), Sam Strahan and Brad Bond seek shelter from the cold under a convenient wing.  We have had a good showing from wing members who show up to support our Night Flights program.

“Yeah, my hands are cold, too.” Jeff Barnes (from left), Sam Strahan and Brad Bond seek shelter from the cold under a convenient wing. We have had a good showing from wing members who show up to support our Night Flights program.

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Christmas Night Flights Are A Popular Family Event

Last night customers both young and old were once again greeted with a cloudless night with mild winds, perfect for taking in the beautiful “Christmas-scape” of Midland-Odessa from our C-45, The Spirit of West Texas.

H.A. Tuck, Elise Coombes and Bill Coombes, ready for passengers.

H.A. Tuck, Elise Coombes and Bill Coombes, ready for passengers.

Pilot Daniel Rathburn and the "Domino's Crew".  Many thanks to Domino's Pizza for their continual support of the High Sky Wing.

Pilot Daniel Rathburn and the “Domino’s Crew”. Many thanks to Domino’s Pizza for their continual support of the High Sky Wing.

It's a family affair with this flight containing several generations in the Watkins family.

It’s a family affair with this flight containing several generations in the Watkins family.

Jeff Barnes piloted this loving couple around the night skies.  Rumor has it that there was a little hand-holding going on in the cabin.

Jeff Barnes piloted this loving couple around the night skies. Rumor has it that there was a little hand-holding going on in the cabin.

John Echols and another group of happy passengers.

John Echols and another group of happy passengers.

Daniel Rathburn and one of the several groups of satisfied passengers that he flew around the evening sky.

Daniel Rathburn and one of the several groups of satisfied passengers that he flew around the evening sky.

Downtown Midland from the cockpit.

Downtown Midland from the cockpit.

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Christmas Night Flights Continue

Despite some questionable weather this past weekend, the Christmas Night Flights have been a big success with “every customer happy”.

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