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“Aviation is proof that – given the will –
we can do the impossible.”
Eddie Rickenbacker
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Historic Journey
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Photo by Trace Choulat |
Photo by Phil Whitley, St. Augustine Record |
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Photo by Trace Choulat |
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat & Sun, 12 – 4 p. m.; Mon-Tues, closed; Wed-Thurs, by appointment.
Behind-the-scenes tours of the historic space artifact collection are also available by appointment. Call to schedule: (352) 256-8037 or (352) 219-2285.
Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
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Wings of Dreams Fly-In / Cruise-In Breakfast - Saturday, March 7, 2015
Venue and Program - TBA
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Star Party - January 31, 2015
An Evening of Astronomy, Space and Aviation
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (sky conditions and weather permitting - call 352-256-8037 before Star Party to check status)
6:30 pm - Short lecture on the objects visible this evening
7-9 pm - Tours of historic museum and space artifacts with Capt. Bob
Location: Glen Harris Memorial Park next to the Wings of Dreams Field Headquarters at Keystone Airport
Stargazing with Wings of Dreams volunteer Dr. Francisco Reyes (director of the UF teaching observatories)
The following bright objects should be visible:
Moon
Jupiter
Orion nebula
Pleiades star cluster (Seven Sisters or Subaru)
Beehive Cluster
Possibly the Andromeda Galaxy
Free admission - Donations always appreciated. Click here to download the flyer
For information – 352-256-8037 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Upcoming Star Parties
February 28
March 28
April 25
May TBA
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Books, Memorabilia & Artifacts Donations – The Wings of Dreams is continuing its drive for books for the Aviation Resource Library and memorabilia and artifacts for museum displays. We are interested in books, memorabilia and artifacts relating to aviation history, World War II, aerospace, military history, vintage aircraft manuals, space program and rocketry, as well as aircraft models and archival materials (photos, newspaper articles, oral histories, letters, diaries). All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. The library is open to the public for examination, reference and research.
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L-4J Grasshopper Flights – For more information, contact Bob Oehl at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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