“There is no place in Texas better to spend Veteran’s Day weekend than the Aviation Discovery Fest,” said Henry “Hank” Coates, President/CEO of the Commemorative Air Force. A classic car show will also be displayed at the event featuring restored vehicles from the 1930s through 1950s.
Guests can strap into the cockpit and experience what it was like to fly teams of paratroopers into hostile territory as the Allies invaded Europe. New this year is a hands-on simulator in the cockpit of an actual C-47 that is based on an aircraft recovered and restored by the CAF, which led the main aerial Allied invasion on D-Day. Throughout the weekend, veterans will share their experiences, often in front of the airplanes that were historically significant during the campaigns in which they served.
This highly interactive area includes dozens of educational experiences, live performances, and more. Tippie National Aviation Education Center (NAEC), visitors will find the Aviation Discovery Zone. Kids will love the chance to hop on a ride in a half-track or other military transport vehicle. These expertly staffed interactive displays bring the wartime experience to life for guests of all ages. Families will enjoy one of the largest Living History experiences available in the country, with re-enactors and military vehicles. But the Aviation Discovery Fest offers much more than just these historic warbirds.
