Open Hangar Day will be held at the historic Frederick Army Airfield section of the Frederick Municipal Airport, southeast of Frederick. The event is free and open to the public. The World War II Airborne Demonstration Team extends a special invitation to all veterans of World War II to attend. In addition to 1940s style military parachute jump demonstrations, historic military displays and vehicles, drinks and snacks will be available in the heated 1940s era “mess hall”.

The Demonstration jumps are planned for the beginning of the day, before winds increase; plan to be on site by 8 a.m. The Drop Zone is located south of Frederick and west of the airport.

Throughout the day, military displays and memorabilia will be presented by the members of the WWII Airborne Demonstration Team. Historic military vehicles will also be on display, and rides in an authentic WWII jeep will be offered for a small donation. In addition, instructors and students from the winter jump school will be on-hand to show off their equipment and answer questions about the Team.

Also, staff from the U.S. Army Artillery Museum from Fort Sill will be exhibiting their WWII Jeep, and will have their 75mm-howitzer set up to fire blanks, along with other exhibits.

For those attending, you may also wish to take part in the Airborne Experience. For special Membership fee, you will be able to ride in our C-47 while it is dropping paratroopers.

Please contact Sharon Bennett at 580-305-2289 for more information.

For added entertainment, the local Bluegrass band “Wichita Mountain Bluegrass” will be performing at 11 a.m.

For more information on all these events, including directions, contact Sharon Bennett at the Frederick Chamber of Commerce at 580-305-2289, or visit: www.frederickokchamber.org or www.wwiiadt.org.