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For Immediate Release:
OPEN AIRPLANE AFTERNOON IS BACK AT HAGERSTOWN REGIONAL AIRPORT
Airplane rides available, weather permitting; Sunday, May 3
Contact:
Manager Washington County James Jenkins 240-313-2384 jajenkins@washco-md.net
Hagerstown, Md. (April 29, 2015) - Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR) and the Hagerstown Aviation Museum are pleased to present a behind-the-scenes look at Hagerstown-built aircraft during this year’s first Open Airplane Afternoons beginning Sunday May 3, 1 – 4 p.m. at Hagerstown Regional Airport, 18434 Showalter Road in Hagerstown.
Bring the kids and prepare to climb aboard the Fairchild C-82 and C-119 Flying Boxcar. Or check out the 1928 Kreider Reisner KR-31 biplane, 1943 Fairchild PT-19 WWII Trainer and Fairchild 24, all built in Hagerstown. Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Event will be held rain or shine and museum merchandise, books, DVDs and hats will be available for purchase. By making a $100 donation, you can even experience the thrill of open cockpit flying, weather permitting. All attendees will receive a free museum magazine and aircraft collection color poster.
Mark your calendar: Other Open Airplane Afternoon aviation event dates include:
- May 8, 12:00 p.m. Museum's PT-19 will be in the Wash. DC WWII Flyover
- June 6 (backup date, June 27) Fairchild C-123 Homecoming
- June 21,1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Open Airplane Afternoon – Father’s Day
- July 19, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Open Airplane Afternoon
- August 16, 1 p.m.- 4 p.m. Open Airplane Afternoon - National Aviation Day
- October 3, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Wings and Wheels Expo 2015
Directions: From Route 11 at the Hagerstown Regional Airport turn onto Basore Drive at Tony's Pizza and follow the signs. From Interstate 81 take Showalter Road Exit 10A. The airport entrance is a quarter-mile on your left.
For additional information, contact Public Relations and Community Affairs Manager James Jenkins at 240-313-2384.
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About Hagerstown Regional Airport
Hagerstown Regional Airport (HGR), a financially self-supporting airport complex managed by Washington County, is home to a variety of businesses that provide travel services to the general public and airside services to the general aviation community. The 400-acre facility includes a secured perimeter, an air traffic control tower, state-of-the-art navigational aids, and the second-longest public runway in the State of Maryland. Sun Air Express provides passenger service to Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Allegiant provides passenger service to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB). Visit flyhagerstown.com for more information.
About Washington County, Maryland Government
Washington County, Maryland Government strives to fulfill its duty to the citizens of Washington County with regard to operational efficiency, fiscal responsibility, and responsiveness to the needs of the community. This vision is used to ably assist the Board of County Commissioners of Washington County in achieving goals for moving the County forward as present needs and future plans are addressed.
According to the Maryland Department of Legislative Services, the Washington County General Fund has one of the lowest costs per capita for services provided of all 23 counties and Baltimore City. This is attributed to the efficiency, staffing levels, and cost containment exhibited in Washington County Government operations. Visit washco-md.net for more information.
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