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May Day! May Day! Sat. May 17th


04/23/08
Come visit us on Saturday May, 17th for our May Day! May Day! health expo. Experience an array of interesting and informative health & safety exhibits, activities and services for the whole family, an...
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Come Fly for Pennies per Pound! - Sat. 5/3, Sun. 5/4


04/22/08
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as the "Ninety-Nines", will touch down at the Museum Saturday 5/3 and Sunday 5/4 for their annual scholar...
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Copter Kids Day: Sat. April 19th


04/16/08
Gather your kids and grand-kids and come to the museum this Saturday, April 19th for some great family fun! Kids will enjoy a helicopter story time, and helicopter activities, and families can team up...
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Family Helicopter Rides: Sat. April 19th


04/16/08
Give your Family & Friends an experience to remember. For only $35 per person, take a 5 minute helicopter ride around the Brandywine Airport. The views are one of a kind. Cross it off "the Bucket List...
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New Admission Rates


03/20/08
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center has introduced new admission rates. The rates listed on our homepage (to the left) no longer apply. Please click the link below for more information.
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The world mourns the passing of Frank Piasecki, a legend in the helicopter industry


02/13/08
Frank Piasecki, 88, one of the original pioneers of the Helicopter Industrypassed peacefully on Monday at his Main Line home. In honor of his life and achievements, the American Helicopter Museum & Ed...
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Jennifer and Colin achieved their latest world record for flying around the world via the South and North Poles.


09/01/07
They landed on May 23, 2007 in Fort Worth, Dallas after 171 days of travel. They covered 32,206 nautical miles across 26 countries making 101 fuel stops.
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American Helicopter Museum & Education Center Appoints New Executive Director


08/13/07
The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center is pleased to announce the assignment of Mr. Sean F. Saunders as Executive Director. Mr. Saunders is a seasoned senior executive with extensive exper...
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Sadly to announce the passing of Peter Wright, Sr.


06/06/07
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his name may be made to the American Helicopter Museum, 1220 American Blvd. West Chester, PA. 19380
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May Day! May Day! Sat. May 17th
04/23/08
Come visit us on Saturday May, 17th for our May Day! May Day! health expo. Experience an array of interesting and informative health & safety exhibits, activities and services for the whole family, and take a helicopter ride!
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Come Fly for Pennies per Pound! - Sat. 5/3, Sun. 5/4
04/22/08
The Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter of the International Organization of Women Pilots, also known as the "Ninety-Nines", will touch down at the Museum Saturday 5/3 and Sunday 5/4 for their annual scholarship fundraiser, offering plane rides for a mere 15 cents per pound of body weight!


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