Delaware Valley Historical Aircraft Association

Some of Our Aircraft The DVHAA is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and display of the aviation history of the Delaware Valley. Members work year-round collecting and restoring vintage aircraft, artifacts and memorabilia. We have a top notch research facility, including thousands of books, technical documents, magazines, still and motion pictures, and other media. The DVHAA also contributes material to a variety of printed as well as electronic media outlets.

Access to our Wings of Freedom museum is from the parking lot located a 1/4 mile south of the NAS JRB Willow Grove main gate on Rt. 611 in Horsham Pa.Visitors should not attempt to enter the base. Admission is free and photography is encouraged. Group tours should be scheduled through the DVHAA Tour Director.

The DVHAA Museum Gift Shop is a perfect way to suprise the aviation enthusiast in your family. Visit the gift shop during museum hours to see the large selection of die-cast toys, models, clothing, and aviation art available for sale.

DVHAA Profiles in Aviation
Lecture Series

Our Fall 2009 Profiles in Aviation lecture series has been completed. Watch this space for our next exciting series. The following are examples of our recent lecture topics.

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
DR. RUSSELL ATKINSON, Observer of Nuclear Testing in Southwest: Dr. Atkinson, a renowned physician and U.S. Army observer, will present a program on the effects of the U.S. Atomic Weapons Testing program during the early days of the Cold War. Dr. Atkinson studied the effects of radiation on the health of the Native American people affected by above-ground testing and can now raise the veil of secrecy which surrounded it for many years.

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009 7:00 p.m.
DAVE GOSSER, (Maj. USAF-Ret.): A P-40 & P-51 pilot instructor in WWII, Maj. Gosser served tours in Korea and through the Cold War. His experiences include flight test operations for North American Aviation, and he is a card-carrying member of the Mach Deuce club, reaching twice the speed of sound in the F-105.

Tuesday, November 17th,2009 7:00 p.m.
SUSAN LORICCHIO, Amelia Earhart Historian: An air traffic controller by day and living historian after hours, Ms. Loricchio will present an evening with Amelia Earhart. Accompanied by items from her personal collection of Earhart artifacts, Ms. Loricchio will present a program on Earhart’s life and accomplishments.

A Question & Answer period and Refreshments follow each event

ALL EVENTS ARE FREE
HELD IN THE WINGS OF FREEDOM MUSEUM BUILDING
1155 Easton Road (PA Rt. 611)
Adjacent to Willow Grove Naval Air Station (South of Main Gate)
Willow Grove, PA 19090

For More Information, Please Call (215) 672-2277
For directions to the museum click the "Directions" button above.


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