Cullman Veterans Day Celebration
Cullman Regional Airport
Cullman County, Alabama
November 2, 2024
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PBY Aircraft
EVENT
HIGHLIGHTS
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Huey Helicopter Rides
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FREE Lunch for Veterans and Spouses
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Military Equipment Displays from WWII to OEF / OIF
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WWII Army Air Corps Pilots Training T-6 Texan Aircraft
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P-40 Fighter Aircraft
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AT-11 Bomber
Many More!!!
In 1941, the U.S. PBY found the German Battleship Bismark, leading to its sinking. The PBY, armed with bombs, sank many Japanese ships in the Pacific during the war and performed anti-submarine patrols worldwide.
Join us for a movie about the PBY's involvement in WWII and come on board for a ground tour of this historic aircraft.
The Tuskegee Airmen flew the P-40 in North Africa and the Mediterranean before flying the P-51 Mustang over Germany. The Flying Tigers flew the P-40 against the Japanese in the China, Burma, India Theater. Pappy Boyington flew the P-40 with the Flying Tigers before he flew the Corsair with the Black Sheep Squadron.
Join us for a movie about the P-40's involvement in WWII and check out the aircraft, Tuskegee Airman uniform and personal items on display.
The AT-11 Bomber was used during WWII to train bomber crews and gunners before they moved on to their combat aircraft, such as the B-24, B-25, B-26, B-17 and B-29.
Come aboard the AT-11 Bomber and learn about the bomber aircrew training during WWII.
The T-6 Texan was used for pilot training during WWII. The Tuskegee Airmen trained on the T-6 before deploying to North Africa.
The T-6 Texan will be flying during the event.
The Cullman County Republican Women will be our Donut Dollies and will be serving FREE coffee and donuts to all veterans and their spouses in the terminal lounge from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.
Huey rides all day Saturday. Tickets are first come, first serve.
***TICKET PRICES TBA***
The Huey helicopter was the workhorse in Vietnam, flying troops into combat and evacuating the wounded.
Tour the Huey helicopter and meet the pilots who flew it in Vietnam. The kids will love sitting in the cockpit!
Tour the Chinook helicopter! The Chinook was used to transport troops and heavy equipment in Vietnam, Desert Storm/Desert Shield, Iraq, and Afghanistan. It still supports our troops today.
There will be a demonstration by an Air Demonstration Team over the airport just before noon.
Come check out our selection of military vehicles from WWII, Iraq and Afghanistan. Show some support and meet the troops from Cullman's own Alabama Army National Guard's Charlie Company and the cadets from the Cullman JROTC Detachment.
WWII reenactors will be walking around. The Cullman Historical Society will introduce you to several Cullman veterans who served our country in the past.
Cullman County is the location of several civil war skirmishes and our event will include a Living History Camp.
Skydive Alabama will conduct a jump into the airport to honor our veterans and their families.
The Cullman Elks Lodge will serve a FREE homemade lunch to all veterans and spouses.
**Vendors will be on site to serve the public**
1930's and 1940's era classic car show
***Participants interested in showing their classic cars will be asked to be in position NLT 8:00 am and remain on display until 3:00 pm. Please contact Jeff Harris at 256-338-8753 if interested.***
The F-4 Phantom Jet flew combat missions in Vietnam.
It's more easily transported to small shows like ours without the wings and tail.
You can climb aboard and have your picture taken in the cockpit!
FREE admission and parking!!!!
Address of Event:
Contact Us
231 County Road 1360
Vinemont, AL 35179
About Us
Each November, our Cullman community celebrates Veterans Day with a day-long event. It is always held the Saturday before Veterans Day so that our 7,000 county veterans can participate in the Birmingham or Huntsville Veterans Day parades. The Cullman Elks Lodge 1609 plans and conducts our celebration and it is financed through donations from the Cullman city and county government, the Cullman County Community Development Commission (CCCDC), and our local businesses.
Admission and parking are free. This is a family event designed in every way to tell the story of our veterans and the sacrifices they made to keep our nation free. All citizens are encouraged to come out to remember and honor our veterans on this special day of tribute.