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Friends of MAPS Air Museum,
We have received a lot of questions regarding the fire that consumed the Field Hospital that has been part of the “Heart and Soul” of MAPS Air Museum.
What caused this terrible fire? We really do not know. Green Fire, our insurance company investigator and a third party investigator have not provided us with a cause.
Who owns the Field Hospital and is it covered by insurance? The Field Hospital was created by Ted Mathies. It has been on display for about 10 years and has been identified as MAPS property. We are currently waiting on our insurance company to finish the claim.
What are our plans for the future regarding a replacement? We are planning to construct the new Medical Display using two 3 in 1 Medical expandable fold out container-shelters. There are several critical components that will be able to be restored for the display like the head for the X-Ray Machine and the ETO Blood Container. Where necessary, we will purchase the rest of the items necessary to create the Operating Theater, Recovery, Dental and Lab.
These units are self-contained with heating and cooling units and can be connected to each other to significantly increase the size. Ted would like to create the display areas and also have an area where he can seat up to twenty-four visitors to listen to his presentation.
How can you help Ted and MAPS accomplish this vision? We are raising funds to support the creation of our new Medical Display. These funds will help purchase the antique items to make the displays as authentic as possible. In addition to the salvageable items from the Field Hospital, Ted is going to donate the Box Truck that was used to store and transport the Field Hospital. Any excess funds received will be used to maintain and operate both the new Medical Display and the Box Truck.
If you would like to help with this project, please send your tax deductible donation to:
Send a Check to:
MAPS Air Museum
2260 International Parkway
North Canton, Ohio 44720
Please write “Field Hospital Replacement” on the note line.
(MAPS is a 501c3 Not for Profit Organization 34-1651715)
Thank you for helping us turn a terrible tragedy into something we can all be proud of.
Kim Kovesci
Executive Director
MAPS Air Museum
330-896-6332
