The American Air Museum

Charlton Heston 1923-2008
It is with much sadness that we have to inform Members that Mr Charlton Heston, US Chairman of the American Air Museum, passed away at his Beverly Hills home on Saturday, April 5th.

Flyover of Historic Warbirds
The American Air Museum in Britain has been proud to present a Memorial Ceremony and Flyover of Historic Warbirds at the United States Air Force Memorial.

Gala Dinner
A celebration of the British American relationship to benefit the 10th Anniversary of the American Air Museum in Britain.

Georgia Frontiere 1927-2008
It is with much sadness that we have to inform Members that Mrs Georgia Frontiere, US Co-Chairman and Trustee Emeritus of the American Air Museum, passed away on Friday, January 18th.

Wright Flyer Fabric Donated to IWM Duxford
A large section of fabric from the Wright Brothers’ first flight was unveiled in June at Imperial War Museum Duxford.

Granddaughter of President Dwight D Eisenhower Visits AAM
Richard Ashton was honoured to host a private visit to the American Air Museum by Susan Eisenhower in March 2007.

Re-creating a Wartime Christmas
Last December, Imperial War Museum Duxford and the US Air Force from RAF Lakenheath joined forces to host a Christmas party for local children.

Special Thanks to Georgia Frontiere
The Board of Trustees of The American Air Museum in Britain has recently awarded the honour of Emeritus status to US Co-Chairman and Chair of the Rededication Committee, Georgia Frontiere.

AAM's Memorial Flagship "Sally B" Back to Her Former Glory
The official flagship of The American Air Museum in Britain and the UK’s only remaining airworthy B-17 Flying Fortress, "Sally B", was recently given a new lease of life by Air Livery.

CODEL Visit to American Air Museum 15 July 2006
The Trustees of The American Air Museum were delighted to host a CODEL visit led by Senator Ted Stevens on Saturday July 15, 2006.