 The program "Viewpoint" airs weekly on Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m. on
96.3 FM, station WLCN, Atlanta.
Gossett and Busby co-host the lively oral venue encouraging
guests to share what is happening with their organization and how it
affects our community.
Last week's guest was from Lincoln College. This week Marvin Boss
will represent Heritage In Flight Museum.
The museum is located at the Logan County Airport and has been
receiving increased exposure since the Lincoln Balloon Festival
moved to the airport grounds three years ago.
Heritage In Flight Museum features aviation displays from all of
the military conflicts of this century and a flight line of static
displays from helicopters to carrier jets, as well as a number of
military vehicles.
The museum building was part of Camp Ellis, a World War II German
POW barracks. It was brought from near Macomb to the Logan County
Airport in the 1940s. It was the original administration building
for the airport when it opened in January 1950.
Families from our community donated many of the items found in
the displays. Letters and news clippings of those who served in the
military or were involved in the war effort on the home front help
to preserve our local heritage. Unique practices of the time, such
as how community welcomed back soldiers or paid special honors, can
be found in these items.
In a visit to the museum, you can also see the progression of
communication and mechanical systems, and other technology.
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Museum volunteers are currently pouring many hours into preparing
the hangar portion of the museum grounds for the balloon fest. A
number of organizations will be setting up information booths in the
hangar; it will be the location of morning pilot briefings; and the
museum will have refreshments available.
Once again this year, a beautiful handmade quilt is being
raffled. This year's quilt features a hot-air balloon motif and it
has matching pillowcases. Tickets will be available at the hangar
during the balloon fest or can be purchased from any HIF member.
The winning ticket will be drawn at the end of the balloon fest
this year.
The museum is normally open on Fridays and Saturdays, and by
appointment by calling 217-732-3333.
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Web:
http://www.heritageinflight.org/
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