Family fun: Big day for aircraft aficionados

June 2, 2016 at 4:37PM
BRUCE BISPING • bbisping@startribune.com Blaine, MN., Saturday, 5/22/2010] (left to right) Aviation fans walked by Betty's Dream, a B-25 Mitchell WW2 bomber during the EAA Chapter #237 Annual Blaine Aviation Weekend at Anoka County Airport. The show features World War Two warbirds, pancake breakfast, a 1940's hanger dance, vintage aircraft displays at the Golden Wings Museum and helicopter rides.
BRUCE BISPING • bbisping@startribune.com Blaine, MN., Saturday, 5/22/2010] (left to right) Aviation fans walked by Betty's Dream, a B-25 Mitchell WW2 bomber during the EAA Chapter #237 Annual Blaine Aviation Weekend at Anoka County Airport. The show features World War Two warbirds, pancake breakfast, a 1940's hanger dance, vintage aircraft displays at the Golden Wings Museum and helicopter rides. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Aviation Days

A weekend for aircraft aficionados with vendors and exhibitors offering the latest in aviation products, pilot safety and aviation programs. Children who dream of one day flying planes can take part in themed activities and aircraft rides. Get a firsthand military lesson from veterans and view the collection in the Golden Wings Museum. On Saturday night, boogie down at a '40s style hangar dance with the music of the Dance Ambassadors Big Band. (7 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., hangar dance at 7 p.m. Sat. Free, hangar dance, $8-$15. Anoka County Airport, 8891 Airport Rd. NE., Blaine. 763-568-6072. discoveraviationdays.org.)

MELISSA WALKER

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