he Texas Flying Legends Museum is dedicated to honoring past generations and inspiring the leaders of tomorrow through active display of WWII warbirds. Highlighting the drivers behind America’s success, our programs serve to remind us of the values and freedoms that make our country great and to challenge visitors to give back to their local communities. We are proud to do our part to ensure that America remains the "land of the free and the home of the brave".

Tyson Voelkel

President, Texas Flying Legends Museum

    



TBM Avenger Dedication 2013

The Texas Flying Legends Museum was honored to present its newest addition to the fleet to former President George Herbert Walker Bush in a private and very moving ceremony. We gathered on April 6, 2013 at the Texas Flying Legends Museum Hangar at Ellington Field, Texas.

President Bush is the epitome of fortitude and sacrifice of self; his actions as a pilot in World War II are in keeping with the values that we at the Texas Flying Legends want to emulate in our day to day lives.

The ceremony included the opportunity for president Bush to witness one of his sons and one of his grandchildren flying in the Avenger. It brought tears to many who were watching the emotional event and brought pure joy to all in attendance to see our former president smile with pride and admiration.

The event will not be forgotten by the members of our organization and we are proud of the opportunity to provide such a memory to one of the greatest generation's greatest public servants.

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Aerial demonstration approved for graduation events

Tyson Voelkel speaks on Fox and Friends

5/10/2013 - U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo.

This year's Academy graduation week events will include flyover performances of historical U.S. military aircraft, provided by privately owned aerial demonstration teams, according to Academy officials.

More than a dozen pilots from multiple teams will volunteer their time to fly vintage aircraft during the 2013 Organizational Awards Parade May 27, the Graduation Parade May 28 and the Graduation CeremonyMay 29.

The pilots volunteered their service to "honor the cadets and families," said Tyson Voelkel, President of Texas Flying Legends Museum.

Scheduled teams include a group of privately-owned T-33 aircraft, the Texas Flying Legends, the Mile High Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation, and the National Museum of WWII Aviation based in Colorado Springs. Participating aircraft will include the B-25J, P-47, P-51D, P-40K, FG1D, FM2 and TBM-3E.

Information regarding the US Air Force Academy graduation can be found on www.usafa.af.mil under the Graduation link.