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Our History

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Air Heritage of Western Pennsylvania originated in 1983. In 1990, as a result of rapidly multiplying opportunities and membership, Air Heritage Inc. was founded. The dedication of our volunteers had already been proven in the restoration of the B-17G "Nine-O-Nine" (which suffered extensive damage from a crash during the 1987 Beaver County Airshow). Therefore, Air Heritage Inc. reached an agreement to restore a collection of rare WWII aircraft. Several aircraft are presently under restoration in our 120' x 120' hanger on the Beaver County Airport. As a result, ours is truely a "working museum".

All restoration and preservation work is done by volunteers during scheduled sessions. We are a non-profit, tax exempt organization. All funding is generated by fund-raisers, membership dues, gift-shop sales, donations and hard work throughout the airshow season.

Do you have a desire to put your hands on aviation history? You can help maintain the pride, respect and dignity that historical aircraft and their crews deserve.

To ensure that they are never forgotton, visit us and support the effort to see these birds fly again. Please, take time to become a member. You will realize that our knowledge lies in the past...as for the future, the sky's the limit!