MAAM World War II Weekend 2024

[Jasonrs55]

33rd Annual World War II Weekend
A Gathering of Warbirds
June 7, 8, 9, 2024
Tickets on sale now @ https://event.attendstar.com/event/show ... ii-weekend

Current Aircraft Rosters
http://maam.org/liaisonaircraft-2/
http://maam.org/training-aircraft/
http://maam.org/transport/
http://maam.org/bombers/
http://maam.org/fighters/

[Jasonrs55]

We still have a few spots available in our WWII Weekend Photo Experience. This includes photo pit access Friday/Saturday/Sunday, a Friday sunset photo shoot, a Saturday sunrise photo shoot, and a Saturday night engine run with professional lighting. The photo pit is on the opposite side of the airfield, parking is free, the phot pit offers optimal lighting for the airshow, and private porta potties/handwashing stations area available.

If you are interested, please email media coordinator Dave Brown at moab149@gmail.com

[TAdan]

I'm looking forward to it. I've got my tickets.

[Forgotten Field]

If you have not been to this event, as I have for the past 27 years except for 2020, you are missing an incredible experience. The ground displays are incredible, the access to the warbirds is excellent, and you will not be disappointed. There is no better show which portrays the time period of WWII in such an immersive way. Yes, you will be hot, yes, you have to walk, yes, it is very well attended. But you will never, anywhere, see a better air show which plays out in the context as it plays out here, surrounded by 1000's (yes, 1000's) of WWII reenactors, their vehicles, equipment, and an incredible deep knowledge of this time period. If you come out, you can meet me and stop by to see my friend's new Cessna Crane (restored as a C-78), parked next door to my other friend's Sherman Tank (steel tracks, and therefore only static this year). Don't miss it! You will not be disappointed.

[kalamazookid]

If you have not been to this event, as I have for the past 27 years except for 2020, you are missing an incredible experience. The ground displays are incredible, the access to the warbirds is excellent, and you will not be disappointed. There is no better show which portrays the time period of WWII in such an immersive way. Yes, you will be hot, yes, you have to walk, yes, it is very well attended. But you will never, anywhere, see a better air show which plays out in the context as it plays out here, surrounded by 1000's (yes, 1000's) of WWII reenactors, their vehicles, equipment, and an incredible deep knowledge of this time period. If you come out, you can meet me and stop by to see my friend's new Cessna Crane (restored as a C-78), parked next door to my other friend's Sherman Tank (steel tracks, and therefore only static this year). Don't miss it! You will not be disappointed.

I second this comment. I road-tripped to Reading from the Midwest last year and it was one of the best warbird-related experiences I've had. I was initially a little disappointed in the aircraft list because it was mostly aircraft I'd seen before, but the amount of action and setting made up for it. The only lull in the action during my three days there was during a brief rain shower on Friday. Outside of the afternoon airshow, there are ride aircraft constantly coming and going and plenty to see on the ground. Even if you're not into re-enactors, there are tons of cool vehicles on display. I particularly enjoyed the Seabee display. I love that nearly all aircraft types are highlighted in the airshow, from L-birds and primary trainers all the way through fighters, bombers and transports.

I won't make it this year, but plan to make regular trips every 2-3 years going forward. It's absolutely worth it, even if you've seen most of the aircraft before.

[phil65]

Great show, even the wife likes it...

I just wish you could get closer to the CAF's birds.

Phil

[Jasonrs55]

Great show, even the wife likes it...

I just wish you could get closer to the CAF's birds.

Phil

We get full access to all the CAF birds on the ramp for the sunrise and sunset photo shoots. The photo tour starts well before the general public is allowed through the gates, allowing for unobstructed viewing and photographs.

[Jasonrs55]

Unfortunately, it looks like B-17 Yankee Lady won't be making it to Reading this year. Just announced on MAAM social media.

[BK]

Unfortunately, it looks like B-17 Yankee Lady won't be making it to Reading this year. Just announced on MAAM social media.

She must still be trapped in the hangar.

[Airlift48]

Trapped in the hangar? What's going on?

[kalamazookid]

Regarding Yankee Lady, this was posted on the TBM Avenger Reunion page:

As anyone involved with airshows, or even attended them knows, there are many uncertainties when it comes to flying these 80-year-old warbirds. Unfortunately, the Yankee Air Museum's B-17 "Yankee Lady" will not be able to attend our TBM Avenger airshow this year.
The museum suffered a collapse of the hangar door housing the B-17.
The good news is the airplane is inside, unharmed, and protected from the elements.
The bad news is the door collapse forced the construction of a temporary "wall" to keep the B-17 secure and enclosed but preventing egress from the hangar.

I do not have any further information.

[Jasonrs55]

P-51D "Kwitcherbitchin" has been added to the 2024 show lineup.