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Boy Scout Weekend

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Kim

The Spring Camp Out was a great success.  The MAPS Instructors supported the training of 179 Scouts who earned the aviation merit badge and hosted 75 adult leaders in this year’s Spring Camp Out.  Three WWII Pilots and a Vietnam … Continue reading →

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Congrats to the PT-19 Crew

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Kim

A picture is worth a thousand words.  Great job guys! Click on the picture to see a U-tube video of the start.

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Pancake Breakfast Huge Success

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Kim

The spring pancake breakfast was the second best in recent years, coming in behind the year of the Airport Tower Tours.  There was a stretch in 1999 – 2001 where they averaged around 700.  This year there were 648 members … Continue reading →

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B-26 Marauder is moved

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Kim

The B-26 Marauder is positioned for assembly.  The port wing is ready and the starboard wing is very close to being ready.  The assembly will be performed in the main hanger.  There is a great deal of excitement because this … Continue reading →

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Raffle Ticket Winners

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Kim

The 2012 Raffle Ticket winners are as follows: $1,000 Jeff Grametbauer $500 Terry Green $250 Chris Andrews $125 Henry Van Hala $75 Robert Kleinknecht $50 Teresa Curtis I would like to thank everyone for their support for this very important … Continue reading →

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Atlantic Flyer Spotlights MAPS

Posted on April 16, 2012 by Kim

Anthony Svihlik writes for the Atlantic Flyer and has published an article about MAPS in their April 2012 edition.  Please click on the picture to go to the article.

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April 29 – Pancake Breakfast

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Kim

Spring Pancake Breakfast will be on April 29  8:00am to 1:00pm.  Museum remains open until 4:00pm.  Breakfast $8.00 adults – $5.00 children under 12 – $6.00 MAPS Members.  Price includes Museum Admission and Parking Book Signing by Kara Martinelli starting … Continue reading →

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Gallery of Heroes

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Kim

Gary Brown of the Canton Repository wrote an article about the MAPS Gallery of Heroes. Gary’s article begins with:  ”We are classified as a war memorial because we have a piece of the Arizona.”  ………. “Because of that, there is … Continue reading →

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Ohio 99s Women with Wings

Posted on April 15, 2012 by Kim

Sunday April 15 was the date for the Ohio 99s to visit MAPS.  Many of the lady pilots had never been to MAPS before and they were very impressed with their visit to the museum. Thank you for coming to … Continue reading →

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Green Historical Society

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Kim

All MAPS members are invited to the Green Historical Society’s “Dues and Deserts”  Admission is free to all. Support two of Green’s great organizations in one amazing night—this night is the perfect opportunity to join the Green Historical Society and/or … Continue reading →

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