Jimmy Stewart Museum and Airport Festival 2011

Saturday, June 11th was the opening day of the Jimmy Stewart Museum and Airport Festival for 2011!  The festival was held on Saturday and Sunday. 

Visitors at the Jimmy Stewart Airport (located at 398 Airport Road, Indiana, PA) enjoyed a pancake breakfast both mornings. 

There were planes that performed demonstrations and gave rides and also some on static display.  Various planes that were scheduled to appear at the festival included: 

*  The P-51 "Glamorous Gal"
*  The L-5 "Crickett"
*  The PT-17 Stearman
*  The PT-17 WASP Stearman
*  The C-123 "Thunder Pig" - This cargo plane was used in Viet Nam.
*  The B-25 "Panchito" - gave 30 minute rides for a fee.  The aircraft flies around the country representing 
    Disabled American Veterans.
*  The White New Standard D-25 - this bi-wing aircraft dates back to the late 1920's and also offered rides
    for a fee. 

Below are photos of the planes that were at the festival Saturday morning during the time I enjoyed the festival.

Below are some photos from my tour of the The C-123 "Thunder Pig" - the cargo plane was used in Viet Nam.

Inside the plane were photo boards containing pictures from when the plane was in active use at Viet Nam.

There were also special appearances by:

*  The Pennsylvania State Police Aviation Unit

*  The West Penn Allegheny Health System Life Flight

There was also a Commemorative Air Force (CAF) WW II Era Big Band Dance on Saturday and World War II Era Re-enactors.

In addition to airplanes, numerous groups had booths at the festival, such as the EAA Young Eagle Flights, Lease Aviation Flights, Airport Tours, NASA Education & Aviation Displays.

To make travel easier between the airport and downtown Indiana, the Tourist Bureau sponsored a trolley that provided a free shuttle service for people attending the festival.

In Downtown Indiana, there were a variety of sights for the family.  Located along Philadelphia Street near the Jimmy Stewart Museum, The Punxy Region American Antique Auto Club Car had a display on Saturday.

On Sunday, there was a Regional Emergency Vehicle display.

During both days, the Penns Woods Boy Scout Council had displays for spectators to see.

Also, both days were filled with a variety of musicians performing their talents

for the crowds to hear.

On Saturday, musical guests included:  Caleb Murphy, Gold and Oldie, Matt Ottis, Anthony Frazier and Friends, 7 Mile Run, Faithful Friends, Lantern and Eighth Street.

On Sunday, additional musical guests included:  Greg Jones, Grist for the Mill, The Five6, Redding Run Ramblers, The Rising Sun Band, Scent of Water, AJT and Mark and Dave.

Also, both days guests were able to enter the Jimmy Stewart Museum to see exhibits, films and make purchases in the Gift Shop. 

Though the skies looked threatening at times, the weather was absolutely beautiful.  Be sure to mark your calendars in June 2012 for an inexpensive way to spend time outside enjoying history, entertainment and food with your entire family.