May 28, 2025
**Get Ready for the Summer’s Hottest Event: Aviation Heritage Park’s Hangar Party!** Tickets are now available for Hangar Party 2025, the must-attend event of the summer! […]
May 13, 2025
Registration Open for STEM Camps at AHP – Click each camp for more info. Summer STEM at AHP
April 23, 2025
In-Kind Sponsorship Opportunities Please contact our sponsorship crew either with a message or by phone: (270) 421-4885 GENERAL: Services/Products valued at or above $10,000 One free […]
March 27, 2025
From an Air Force ROTC student to commanding NATO, Joseph Ralston has become the senior ranking airman Kentucky has ever produced. Gen Ralston is a command pilot with more than 2,500 flying hours, including 147 combat missions over Laos and North Vietnam, flying Republic F-105 fighter-bombers and F-105 Wild Weasel jets.
March 27, 2025
An original “Wild Weasel” and River Rat remembered Originally published on June 19, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz as a news feature on the […]
March 26, 2025
Aviation Heritage Park and Museum has announced its 2025 calendar packed with hands-on educational offerings and exhibit openings highlighting inspiring South Central Kentucky aviators. AHP will […]
November 1, 2024
Do something special for your HERO this Christmas! Let Aviation Heritage Park honor your Veteran or First Responder with a personalized Christmas ornament on our tree […]
October 9, 2024
Today is the day! The dismantled F-105 is arriving from its former home in Texas! There is a special transport team that will reassemble the dismantled […]
August 17, 2024
The National Museum of the United States Air Force has chosen Aviation Heritage Park (AHP) as the new caretaker of the F-105 F Thunderchief. The venerable […]
June 29, 2024
The F-111 Aardvark in front of the Aviation Heritage Park Museum honors and tells the story of retired Colonel Arnie Franklin. A 1961 Bowling Green High […]
May 18, 2024
Sponsorship Opportunities Our sponsorship opportunities offer value to every partner with Aviation Heritage Park’s 2025 Hangar Party. Now is the time to jump onboard! Please contact our […]
March 12, 2024
THUNDERBIRD EXHIBIT OPEN Exciting news from Aviation Heritage Park and Museum! Get ready for the grand opening of a spectacular new museum exhibit on March 30, […]
February 12, 2024
FLIGHT SIMULATOR RENTAL >> CLICK TO SCHEDULE Thanks to a generous grant from PPG Aerospace, Aviation Heritage Park now offers flight simulator rental. We are proud […]
October 9, 2023
The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association (known as the River Rats) will hold their 50th reunion in Bowling Green October 12-15. During that event they will reveal their new museum exhibit at Aviation Heritage Park Museum.
September 26, 2023
The new museum at Aviation Heritage Park is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm. Currently there is no admission fee to tour the museum. The park is located at 1825 Three Springs Road, Bowling Green, KY. The park is free of charge and open 7am – 7 pm, 365 days/year.
September 13, 2023
Aviation Heritage Park Museum will formally open to the public on Saturday, September 23. The event begins with a flyover by the Tennessee Pterodactyls, a team […]
August 18, 2023
AHP has named Bob Bubnis as the Executive Director of Aviation Heritage Park and Museum. Bubnis joins AHP after a 15-year career at the National Corvette Museum, most recently as the Curator of Collections and Exhibits Manager.
July 26, 2023
Can you help us Tuesday, August 1? Museum Moving Day is Tuesday, August 1 at 9 am when our museum furniture arrives. Could you help us? There will be 2- fifty foot containers. We will have a forklift to remove the items from the container. We need able bodied volunteers to help move the display cases. If you can help, please send an email to [email protected] or call (270) 421-4885.
May 24, 2023
The final details of the interior of the Aviation Heritage Park Museum are coming together, and we can’t wait to show it to you in September! […]
April 30, 2023
Brig Gen Ken Fleenor survived five years as a Prisoner of War after his F-4 was shot down flying over Southeast Asia. During his 28-year Air Force career, Fleenor amassed more than 5,400 flying hours and has 184 combat hours. His decorations include the Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star Medal and Air Medal.
April 29, 2023
Lt Col Gerald Roark had a 22 year career in the Air Force flying the KC and EC 135. He created, equipped, and trained the Air Wing of the US Central Command. His military awards include the Defense Meritorious Service Medal, the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Medal and the Air Force Commendation Medal.
April 28, 2023
Lt. Earl Wassom flew the Consolidated B-24 Liberator with the 8th Air Force, 466th Bomb Group for 35 missions during WW2. He received 5 Air Medals, the Purple Heart and four European Campaign Stars.
April 28, 2023
Col Tim Vaughan has logged 88 combat missions, totaling 264 hours, in Operation Desert Storm, Operation Northern Watch, Operation Southern Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His list of decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Meritorious Service Medal and the Air Medal.
April 28, 2023
Capt Jacob Vaughan is a member of the Oklahoma Air National Guard. He has received Top Gun awards for Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground warfare excellence for the Eighth Fighter Squadron. Capt Vaughan will deploy this summer.
April 28, 2023
Col Francis "Pete" Sullivan completed 136 combat missions in the Vietnam War, flying the Douglas A4 Skyhawk and with VMA331 and VMA 214, the Black Sheep Squadron. Among his medals and awards, he holds eight Air Medals plus the Vietnam Service Medal, Navy Commendation Medal and the Marine Corps Reserve Medal.
April 28, 2023
Lt Charlie Moran flew B-17, B-26, P-61 Black Widow and the F-82 "Twin Mustang." He is credited with the first aerial victory of the Korean War. He was shot down just 40 days later. He died at age 26.
April 22, 2023
Lt Col Bobbie Pedigo started his military career as a KyNG private in 1951. He served two tours in Vietnam and became an instructor pilot accumulating 2000 hours of flight time- 1200 on fixed wing and 800 on rotary. His completed 51 years of federal service. Aviation Heritage Park salutes this Warren County Kentucky native.
November 29, 2022
This Christmas honor your special person with a custom memorial brick in the Aviation Heritage Park Memorial Plaza. Your gift will commemorate your love and respect […]
September 1, 2022
Mark your calendar! Open Cockpit Oct. 15. Cassadys Real Smoke Bbq and Chaney's Dairy Barn will be in the park. It'll be a GREAT day!
June 1, 2022
CWO3 Charles Browning was a helicopter pilot serving with the 240th Assault Aviation Company flying out of the Lai Khe Base camp in Vietnam. Serving as a "slick" pilot he earned a Distinguished Flying Cross, 26 Air Medals and a Bronze Star.
May 27, 2022
David Render Berry was a WW2 aviator who won 3 Navy Cross and 3 Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions. His final battle was May 1945 when he was serving as CO of Bombing Squadron 83. He is still listed as Missing in Action.
May 27, 2022
Maj Jesse Birchett was a pilot for three different services- the US Army Air Forces (Flying the P-40 Warhawk and the P-47 Thunderbolt), the US Air Force, and the West Virginia Air National Guard (Flying the P-51 Mustang and the SA-18 Grumman Albatross amphibious aircraft.)
May 27, 2022
Capt Jackie Carwell was a member the 62nd Fighter Squadron of the US 56th Fighter Group, the famed “Zemke’s Wolfpack” during WW2. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal and the Bronze Star for his heroics.
May 27, 2022
LTC Cooper began his USAF career flying the KC-135 Stratotanker with the Strategic Air Command. Later he was an FAC, flying the O-1 Bird Dog. His services earned a Silver Star.
May 27, 2022
Lt Gen Steve Basham is the Deputy Commander, U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa, Ramstein Air Base, Germany. He has completed numerous flying, staff, and command assignments and is a command pilot with more than 3,400 flying hours in the B-1, B-2, and B-52.
May 27, 2022
LTC John Carmichael was a highly decorated member of the USAF who served our nation in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars.
May 25, 2022
Bill Basham is a veteran who flew Cobra helicopters in Vietnam. He won the Distinguished Flying Cross for his valor.
May 25, 2022
LTC Buck Jones flew the F-100C and was commander the 452nd Fighter Squadron at Foster AFB- the first, supersonic, air-refuelable fighter squadron in the USAF
May 25, 2022
Maj Todd Moore is known as the Ace of the 7th Air Force. During WW2 his squadron flew P-51 Mustangs out of Iwo Jima. While attacking enemy-held islands and escorting bombers to Tokyo, he became a “Double Ace.”
May 24, 2022
Col Greg Smith flew the EC-135 "Looking Glass" and the E-4B Nightwatch. Col Smith was awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal.
May 24, 2022
LTC Capito was the Commanding Officer of the Marine Corps Harrier Training Squadron, VMAT-203, as well as being the first person to eject from the newest version of the Harrier, the AV8-B, following a catastrophic engine failure.
March 22, 2022
Join us for a free event on Saturday, April 16, 2022, 11 am – 2 pm at Aviation Heritage Park. It is the 50th anniversary of […]
March 20, 2022
The 2022 Aviation Summer Camps put on by the Aviation Museum of Kentucky, hosted by BWG, will take at the Bowling Green-Warren County Regional Airport in […]
February 25, 2022
With exception of installing the large, rear, hanger-like door the museum building is all but dried-in, as they say in the construction biz. With financial arrangements in place, work continues to complete Phase 3 of the project by end of March.
February 21, 2022
What could be better than supporting your favorite park AND getting a handsome, one-of-a-kind, Swiss timepiece. SwissPL watch company, famous for their custom watches, is donating 25% of all watch sales to Aviation Heritage Park.
September 7, 2021
This Saturday, on the 20th anniversary of the devastating terrorist attack on our nation, Aviation Heritage Park (AHP) will commemorate the anniversary with a ceremony from […]
August 3, 2021
In 2018 Aviation Heritage Park broke ground for a wish-list item- an aviation museum that would recognize and celebrate areas aviators so that future generations might […]
July 7, 2021
Congressman Brett Guthrie will be the highlight of AHP’s Aviation Career program scheduled for July 17, 10-11 am at the Bowling Green Airport. During this hour-long […]
July 3, 2021
Do you love airplanes and airports? Do you dream of a career in aviation? Join us July 17th from 10 AM – 11 AM to learn […]
June 21, 2021
June 16, 2021
A “Hanoi Hilton Brick” was presented to the Aviation Heritage Park and Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association in Bowling Green, Kentucky on 9 June 2021. […]
June 1, 2021
Bring your elementary-aged child to Aviation Heritage Park on Saturday, June 19, 10-11:30 am for a story and play date focused on real local heroes. This […]
March 14, 2021
The three sons of Dr. Paul L. Garrett, second president of Western Teachers College (later, Western Kentucky University) each chose to follow their father’s example and […]
December 6, 2020
The Aviation Heritage Park Museum that was just a dream in 2018 is finally coming out of the ground. Fundraising for the $2.5 million, 11,000 square […]
August 12, 2020
Attend the dedication of Marine One at Aviation Heritage Park on September 12, 2020. It’s virtual, and can be found on AHP’s FB page. The park’s […]
June 2, 2020
When Aviation Heritage Park broke ground on their ambitious dream for an 11,000 square foot museum in October 2018, a patriotic, but anonymous donor pledged $500,000 […]
April 15, 2020
The April 14,1986 United States bombing of Libya, code-named Operation El Dorado Canyon, comprised air strikes by the United States against Libya on April 15. The […]
April 13, 2020
AHP’s NASA T-38 has an illustrious history. Jim Lovell, Fred Haise and Jack Swigert (Apollo 13) all flew it during their NASA careers. Today marks the […]
March 2, 2020
The Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association, better known as “The River Rats,” has asked Aviation Heritage Park for space in AHP’s proposed 11,000 sq ft […]
February 26, 2020
Victor H. Strahm had a 36-year career in the U.S. Army, retiring as a brigadier general. He began his career flying in the 91st Aero Observation […]
February 17, 2020
January 18, 2020
Aircraft enthusiasts of all ages came to Aviation Heritage Park for Open Cockpit on October 19th. The yearly event gives attendees a chance to get a […]
October 9, 2019
By acquiring a Sikorsky Sea King helicopter for Aviation Heritage Park, there is an obvious connection with the story of American astronauts and the NASA T-38, […]
August 28, 2019
THIS SATURDAY! See an astronaut-autographed Corvette and climb up in AHP’s T38. It’s also the perfect opportunity to double your support for the park. Every dollar […]
August 14, 2019
Aviation Heritage Park AHP plans to move the Sikorsky SH-3 helicopter, currently stored at the BG WC Airport, to AHP grounds, Saturday August 17. Preparation had […]
July 18, 2019
Aviation Heritage Park invites the public to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first lunar landing, Saturday, July 20, 2019, by visiting the NASA T-38 Talon, […]
June 21, 2019
NASA Astronaut Story Musgrave visited Aviation Heritage Park June 6 while launching the Warren County Public Library’s summer reading program, “Space Celebration.” Musgrave was greeted by […]
June 13, 2019
Lloyd W. “Fig” Newton is a retired United States Air Force 4-star general who served as Commander, Air Education and Training Command (COMAETC) from 1997 to […]
June 11, 2019
PPG Industries Foundation has awarded a $10,000 Advancing STEM Education grant to Aviation Heritage Park. This grant provides funding for the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s traveling […]
June 4, 2019
Your donation request was canceled. If you would like to read more about the Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association’s partnership with Aviation Park, please click […]
June 4, 2019
Thank you for the donation to the River Rats Museum located in Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green, KY. If you provided contact information a tax […]
May 21, 2019
Don’t miss the CAF Red Tail Squadron’s Rise Above exhibit sponsored by PPG Aerospace. Thanks to a grant from PPG Aerospace, the exhibit is free and […]
April 25, 2019
On April 16, 1972, Major Dan Cherry was flying an F-4D #66-7550 on a combat air patrol mission over North Vietnam. After an intense five minute […]
April 25, 2019
Board members from Aviation Heritage Park attended the last Warren County Fiscal Court meeting of 2018 where County Judge Executive Mike Buchanon signed loan documents transferring […]
April 25, 2019
Aviation Heritage Park’s dreams of a museum in the park came much closer to reality in October when ground was broken, signaling the start of Take […]
April 25, 2019
Purchase General Cherry’s compelling story of reconciliation from the Vietnam War. Autographed copies are $25. Shipping and tax is included in the order. All money from […]
April 25, 2019
Thanh Nien News | Special report Reality show befriends enemies General Daniel Edwards Cherry (L) chats with ex-pilot Nguyen Hong My (R). They fought each other […]
April 25, 2019
Warbird Digest Issue #12, 2006 A Special Phantom by Tim Savage A unique project is underway in Bowling Green, Kentucky to preserve an F-4 Phantom that […]
April 25, 2019
An unlikely reunion: Local fighter pilot Cherry headed to Vietnam to meet man he shot down Daily News, 3/23/2008 On April 16, 1972, Dan Cherry shot […]
April 25, 2019
AHP Awarded Huey BG Daily News article by Wes Swietek– The search is over, but the wait is not. Aviation Heritage Park officials have been looking for […]
April 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
Aviation Heritage Park (AHP) will kick off their capital campaign for a $2.5 million aviation museum by turning dirt to mark the start of the first […]
September 17, 2018
Aviation Heritage Park has launched plans to build a museum to accompany the aircraft on display at AHP located on the corner of Three Springs Road […]
September 17, 2018
Don Sargent- Daily News Joe Tinius, president of the Aviation Heritage Park board of directors, had to stop to compose himself while introducing the latest addition […]
September 17, 2018
The Huey is painted and she looks outstanding. The finishing touch will be the decals for the Vikings and the Soc Trang Tigers. The Huey will […]
September 17, 2018
Aviation Heritage Park currently has five aircraft displayed in the park and will soon add a sixth, the Huey displayed at Hangar Party 2017. Each of […]
September 7, 2018
AHP in the News Hangar Party to feature restored iconic Vietnam War helicopter By JACKSON FRENCH May 24, 2018 At its 12th annual Hangar Party, Aviation […]
September 7, 2018
Each summer, the Aviation Museum of Kentucky offers Aviation Summer Camps at airports around the state. In 2018, one camp will be offered at the Bowling […]
May 12, 2018
A large group of faithful volunteers have moved the UH-1 currently under restoration one step closer to completion. Big shout out to Trimble’s Service Center of […]
May 12, 2018
WBKO and Hughes & Coleman’s Hometown hero is Aviation Heritage Park board member and chair of the restoration committee, Gerald Roark.
May 12, 2018
Aviation Heritage Park has started to restore the recently acquired UH-1 Huey on loan from the Air Force for display in the park. The Huey will […]
May 12, 2018
AHP has lost a good friend. LCDR Richard “Brad” Bradberry USN (RET) passed away Wednesday, March 28 in New Mexico. Brad came to AHP while we […]
January 4, 2018
Thanks and a shout-out to Bowling Green High School Army Junior ROTC instructors Maj Roy Henson and Sgt 1st Class Doug McKinney. For several years they […]
June 19, 2017
<a href=”https://www.aviationheritagepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web350.png”><img class=”alignleft size-full wp-image-1797″ src=”https://www.aviationheritagepark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/web350.png” alt=”” width=”350″ height=”263″ /></a>Aviation Heritage Park has recently received a UH-1F helicopter for restoration and placement in the park. We […]
June 4, 2017
Load-up of the BG Huey is today, May 4. Continental Machinery arrives to transport the big bird. AHP board members Jerry Roark, Ray Buckberry and Arnie […]
June 4, 2017
The Huey is on its way to BG, thanks to the expert guidance of these AHP board members- Ray Buckberry (SAR), Arnie Franklin (Rooster), and Gerald […]
June 4, 2017
/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/websiteitshere.png” alt=”” width=”600″ height=”314″ />Hangar Party tickets will be available. Tickets are $40 for adults aged 12 and up. $15 for kids aged 6-12. The party […]
May 16, 2017
Finally! After years of searching and rejections, Aviation Heritage Park has a Huey. Well, not exactly. The bird is not on site. However, one with AHP’s […]
May 16, 2017
Three AHP board members should be at the Boneyard soon. Their goal is to prep the Huey by partially disassembling the rotor drive (in this photo) […]
May 16, 2017
Three Aviation Heritage Park directors are headed to the Boneyard this week to prepare the UH-1 for its trip to Bowling Green. Gerald Roark, Ray Buckberry […]
May 16, 2017
For several years, AHP has sought a Huey to symbolize the courage of the warriors who served in Vietnam. Recently the park has received official word […]
April 28, 2017
Aviation Heritage Park will be holding the annual Kite Day at the Park Sunday, April 23 from 12 noon til 3 pm. Special featured guests are […]
March 14, 2017
John R Boyer – WWII Veteran – US Army from John Fleck on Vimeo. Poignant video of veteran John R. Boyer sharing his memories of WWII […]
March 1, 2017
After years of searching, Aviation Heritage Park has received official word from the National Museum of the Air Force in Dayton, Ohio that our request for […]
January 9, 2017
Date: Saturday, October 8 Time: Registration Start- 8 am, Flights– 9 am – 3 pm Location: Aviation Heritage Park located at the corner of Three Springs […]
January 9, 2017
Come to the park Saturday, October 8, 10 am – 2 pm, for both the Drone Dash and Open Cockpit Day! It’s your once a year […]
September 17, 2016
Want to tour, or even ride, in a legendary B-17? Your opportunity arrives soon when the Flying Legends of Victory Tour lands in Bowling Green Tuesday, […]
September 12, 2016
UH-1 Huey Visits Aviation Heritage Park September 10Aviation Heritage Park will host a traveling Huey helicopter exhibit Saturday, September 10. The MARPAT Huey team from West […]
September 1, 2016
NEW DATE: Celebrate Memorial Day with us by coming to Aviation Heritage Park! Enjoy a free movie under the stars and in front of five War […]
September 1, 2016
Aviation Heritage Park will be holding the second annual Kite Day at the Park on Saturday, April 16 from 11 am til 2 pm. Special featured […]
September 1, 2016
[Best_Wordpress_Gallery id=”6″ gal_title=”Corvette Club”] Aviation Heritage Park board members Arnie Franklin, Larry Beam, Bob Pitchford and Carroll Hildreth welcomed the Elizabethtown Corvette Club to the park […]
August 13, 2016
NEW DATE: Celebrate Memorial Day with us by coming to Aviation Heritage Park! Enjoy a free movie under the stars and in front of five War […]
August 13, 2016
Aviation Heritage Park will be holding the second annual Kite Day at the Park on Saturday, April 16 from 11 am til 2 pm. Special featured […]
August 1, 2016
Date: Saturday, October 17 Time: Registration Start- 8 am Flights- 9 am – 3 pm Location: Aviation Heritage Park located at the corner of Three Springs […]
July 3, 2016
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) — You probably know Aviation Heritage Park in Bowling Green is the home of historic airplanes flown by aviators from right here […]
July 3, 2016
Each summer, the Aviation Museum of Kentucky offers Aviation Summer Camps at airports around the state. In 2016, camps offered at the Bowling Green airport will […]
June 1, 2016
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – After spending six months on the Space Station, a Houston astronaut visited Aviation Heritage Park with his family. Astronaut Barry Wilmore […]
June 1, 2016
Aviation Heritage Park hosted the kickoff of the Warren County Public library’s summer reading program on June 4 at the park located on Three Springs Road. […]
June 1, 2016
Col. Arnold Franklin, USAF retired and Distinguished Flying Cross recipient, who led a successful strike mission from England on Libya in 1986 was honored in November […]
June 1, 2016
General Charles Bolden, Administrator of NASA, will visit Bowling Green Oct. 17-18. The public is invited to attend a 10 a.m. open-air dedication ceremony at Aviation […]
May 12, 2015
Moving a T-38 down a busy Bowling Green highway isn’t easy, but the job was successfully accomplished late night September 21. This plane was specifically selected […]
November 24, 2014
BOWLING GREEN, KY—Aviation Heritage Park has announced the winners of its inaugural Paper Airplane Contest (PAC). Aviation Heritage Park successfully hosted its inaugural Paper Airplane Contest […]
October 19, 2014
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO 10/18/2014) – This morning at Aviation Heritage Park, community members gathered as park personnel dedicated the NASA T-38 Talon in honor of […]
October 6, 2014
Rolling on the road at two miles an hour isn’t exactly where a plane is meant to be. That’s where the T-38 Talon found itself Sunday […]
December 12, 2013
Aviation Heritage Park was featured on an episode of “Kentucky Life” first airing November 2013. Kentucky Life (#1905) Camp Nelson Honor Guard/West Liberty Monument/Aviation Heritage Park/Heroic […]
October 25, 2012
Visitors to Aviation Heritage Park’s Open House this weekend will have a rare opportunity, says President Arnie Franklin. The aircraft are always on public display at […]
June 18, 2012
At the 2012 Aviation Heritage Park Hangar Park Brad Howard, President of Independence Bank, won the drawing for a P-51 model. Brad is shown here donating […]
April 22, 2012
The board of Aviation Heritage Park is excited to announce we have contracted to bring an educational and uplifting exhibit to Bowling Green—the CAF Red Tail […]
February 4, 2012
Aviation Heritage Park has unveiled future plans for an indoor facility at the park. Click here to learn more!
January 24, 2012
Aviation Heritage Park now has available the opportunity to have you or someone who you wish to honor or memorialize’s name on a brick at the […]
November 4, 2011
Aviation Heritage Park welcomed a new aircraft to their outdoor memorial on Saturday, October 22, 2011 with the dedication of a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star. The […]
October 26, 2011
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