Links of Interest
Coming in 2011 - links to TV, newspaper and former visitors' sites featuring many recent VIDEOS, photos and stories about the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame!
"Media Relations - A Key To Success" Program
(Effective dates: July 2008 to Present)
(The following links connect with a variety of media coverage that was a direct result
of the new management's "Media Relations - A Key to Success" Program.)
Just click on each link ("WGHP-TV VIDEO," "WFMY-TV VIDEO," etc.)
listed below to be taken directly to that specific video, photo or article.
1. WGHP-TV VIDEO (January 2009) - A "Roy's Folks" feature, Fox 8's David Weatherly centers his piece on a new manager/curator trying to save a struggling museum in transition; and the finest "Warbird" to visit the facility, a near-mint 1945 Chance Vought "Corsair," valued at more than $3 million. The aircraft was provided courtesy of Doug Matthews of ClassicFighters of America.com.
2. WRAL-TV VIDEO (August 2009) - Many thanks to the staff at WRAL-TV in Raleigh for including us in their wonderful "Summer on a Budget" feature series.
3. WFMY-TV VIDEO (August 2010) - A much-welcomed feature spot by local station Carol Andrews, featuring the new arrival of a Beechcraft "Super 18" and a T-34A "Mentor."
2. WRAL-TV VIDEO (August 2009) - Many thanks to the staff at WRAL-TV in Raleigh for including us in their wonderful "Summer on a Budget" feature series.
3. WFMY-TV VIDEO (August 2010) - A much-welcomed feature spot by local station Carol Andrews, featuring the new arrival of a Beechcraft "Super 18" and a T-34A "Mentor."
4. WGHP-TV VIDEO (August 2010) - As always Fox 8's David Weatherly is front and center with coverage of the NCAM. Here, a "Roy's Folks" feature focuses on Thomasville resident Mike Starnes and his "Warbirds" that fit in your driveway -- BARELY!!
Many additional sites coming soon!
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Aviation/Military Information
1. AAAvionics.com - Air Associates, Inc., an avionics shop in Asheboro, N.C., has installed and repaired avionics in hundreds of general aviation aircraft since 1992!
2. Aerofiles.com - A century of American aviation (military, civil and commericial). A site that is dedicated to the people and the planes!
3. AAAircraftsales.com - Adventure Aviation Sales, Inc. is a aircraft sales company that's been buying, selling and brokering General Aviation and Corporate Aircraft, including Warbirds since 1984!
4. warbirdsoverwanaka.com - Warbirds Over Wanaka is a celebration of the achievements of mankind over the past 100 years or more in a number of fields, principally aviation in peace and in war but also in agriculture and technology generally.
5. fantasyofflight.com - At "Fantasy of Flight" participants experience the fun and adventure of flight at one of the finest aviation attractions found anywhere!
6. fighterfactory.com - The Fighter Factory is a private aircraft restoration facility run by the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. It operates with a permanent staff of thirteen craftsmen and mechanics.
7. militaryaviationmuseum.org - The Military Aviation Museum, located at the Virginia Beach Airport, Va., is home to one of the largest private collections of WWII and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes. Many aircraft have been fully restored to their original condition and are available for flight demonstration, static display or movie production or commercials.
8. carolinasaviation.org - Founded in 1991, the Carolinas Aviation Museum is operated by the Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission (CHAC). Dedicated to preserving the aviation heritage of both North and South Carolina, the Museum is located at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
9. aaftankmuseum.com - The American Armoured Foundation, Inc., better known as the Tank Museum, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. It was founded in 1981 by present museum curator and director, Mr. William Gasser.The mission of the "Tank Museum" is to collect, restore, preserve, and exhibit, a significant part of military tank and cavalry artifacts from all time periods and nations as is possible, and to educate present and future generations to the service and sacrifices given by the men and women of the armed services. The collection is exhibited in a 330,000-square-foot facility, which houses more than 110 Tanks and Artillery pieces.
2. Aerofiles.com - A century of American aviation (military, civil and commericial). A site that is dedicated to the people and the planes!
3. AAAircraftsales.com - Adventure Aviation Sales, Inc. is a aircraft sales company that's been buying, selling and brokering General Aviation and Corporate Aircraft, including Warbirds since 1984!
4. warbirdsoverwanaka.com - Warbirds Over Wanaka is a celebration of the achievements of mankind over the past 100 years or more in a number of fields, principally aviation in peace and in war but also in agriculture and technology generally.
5. fantasyofflight.com - At "Fantasy of Flight" participants experience the fun and adventure of flight at one of the finest aviation attractions found anywhere!
6. fighterfactory.com - The Fighter Factory is a private aircraft restoration facility run by the Aviation Institute of Maintenance. It operates with a permanent staff of thirteen craftsmen and mechanics.
7. militaryaviationmuseum.org - The Military Aviation Museum, located at the Virginia Beach Airport, Va., is home to one of the largest private collections of WWII and Korean War era fighters, bombers, trainers and seaplanes. Many aircraft have been fully restored to their original condition and are available for flight demonstration, static display or movie production or commercials.
8. carolinasaviation.org - Founded in 1991, the Carolinas Aviation Museum is operated by the Carolinas Historic Aviation Commission (CHAC). Dedicated to preserving the aviation heritage of both North and South Carolina, the Museum is located at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport.
9. aaftankmuseum.com - The American Armoured Foundation, Inc., better known as the Tank Museum, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit educational organization. It was founded in 1981 by present museum curator and director, Mr. William Gasser.The mission of the "Tank Museum" is to collect, restore, preserve, and exhibit, a significant part of military tank and cavalry artifacts from all time periods and nations as is possible, and to educate present and future generations to the service and sacrifices given by the men and women of the armed services. The collection is exhibited in a 330,000-square-foot facility, which houses more than 110 Tanks and Artillery pieces.
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Area Information
HeartofNorthCarolina.com
- Everything you wanted to know about Asheboro - places to stay, things
to do, where to eat, shop or just browse - can be found here at the
official Website of the Heart of North Carolina Visitors Bureau!
North Carolina Aviation Museum
and Hall Of Fame
2222-G Pilots View Road
Asheboro, NC 27205
Phone: (336) 625-0170
Fax: (336) 625-2984
Alternate Address:
P.O. Box 1814
Asheboro, NC 27204
