Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center

Registration for 'A is for Aerospace' is open! 🚀 Be the guiding force to spark a lifelong passion for flight in young minds. 🌟 Register your pre-K through 2nd graders for an exhilarating journey filled with hands-on STEM activities, career insights, veteran stories, and encounters with historic aircraft and vehicles. 🛩️

https://flynaec.org/education/a-is-for-aerospace/

We're thrilled to share that the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center is in the running for DFWChild Best for Families 2024 in the 'Best Transportation Museum' category! 🛩️🌟 Your support means the world to us. Cast your vote at the link below! 🗳️✈️

DFWChild Best for Families 2024 Share your favorites for a chance to win a $250 Visa gift card 🙌

From all of us at the NAEC, wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

Taking flight into the holiday spirit! 🛩️✨ Please note the days our wings will be at rest for the holidays. Hope to see you soon! 🎄🎉

Do you still have some shopping to do this Christmas? Give the gift of an unforgettable experience! Come visit the NAEC and get your hands on history! You can buy tickets in advance and see our holiday hours on our website.

https://flynaec.org/

This holiday season you can give the gift of a magical evening AND support our education programs all in one purchase!🛩 Get your tickets for The Victory Ball 2024!

The perfect Christmas gift for an unforgettable night of glamour and celebration! 🎁Elevate your holidays and make memories that shimmer by securing tickets to the 2024 Victory Ball.

Visit www.thevictoryball.org to purchase your tickets!

Our elf, Pat, wanted you to know that THREE of his friends are featured in the Commemorative Air Force's 12 Planes of Christmas Campaign this year! Come by the NAEC to check out these amazing aircraft and click the link below to find out how you can help keep B-24 "Diamond Lil," T-6 "Nella," and the PT-17 Stearman flying!

https://fnd.us/12Planes_2023?ref=sh_6BtLwe

'Tis the season for bonding! Elevate your team with the Home Front Experience – a dynamic professional development and team-building program for all ages. Dive into 1940s history, tackle challenges, and strengthen collaboration. Unleash the potential of your team AND have fun doing it!🤝

Book your spot or learn more at the link below!
https://flynaec.org/education/home-front-experience/

Guess who's back?? It's Pat on a Plane! Pat has a gift for you!🎁🎉

Do you know where Pat is hiding today? We're challenging YOU to find our beloved "Pat on a Plane" around our campus. Take pictures of him and share them with us on social media so you can be entered to win one of Pat's prizes!

Share a picture of where Pat is hiding today or any day up to Christmas using the hashtag and tag us. It's that easy!!

Your entry to The Victory Ball is more than an invitation to sophistication and enjoyment; it's a commitment to a meaningful cause. When you buy a ticket, you're championing the educational initiatives of The Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center.

Come together to make an impact through celebration and knowledge. Purchase your tickets now at www.thevictoryball.org and become a part of something extraordinary. 🎟️✨

🦃🇺🇸 Celebrating Thanksgiving with gratitude and a little history! "Freedom From Want," Norman Rockwell's iconic 1943 painting, reminds us to cherish our freedoms and the shared vision for a world where they are universally upheld. Wishing you all a happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🍁

🍁📚 As Thanksgiving approaches, we want to show our gratitude to our dedicated educators who go above and beyond, finding innovative ways to teach about aviation, careers, STEM, and more. 🚀✨ Their passion and hard work make a difference in the lives of so many. They help us soar to new heights!🛫🍂

Here's our 'flight plan' for Thanksgiving week! Buckle up for a smooth ride into the holidays! 🛫

Today we are 🍁thankful🍂 for our incredible high school interns who soar with passion and dedication. These photos are from their Thanksgiving lunch today, a well-deserved pizza party for all their hard work so far!

We are honored to have Tammie Jo Shults as our special guest at The Victory Ball 2024. Her remarkable career serves as a beacon of inspiration for aviation and STEM education. Every ticket purchase contributes to funding our educational programs, empowering the upcoming generations of aviation pioneers.

www.thevictoryball.org

We are thrilled to unveil our special guest for the 2024 Victory Ball: Tammie Jo Shults! 🌟 An aviation pioneer and one of the first female F/A-18 Hornet pilots in the U.S. Navy, Tammie Jo's journey of resilience is truly inspiring. Join us as we celebrate her remarkable career, including the unforgettable Flight 1380 landing. 🛩️✨

Purchase your VIP meet and greet tickets by visiting www.thevictoryball.org.

We had an amazing time at the Aviation Discovery Festival this past weekend! Take a look at these enthusiastic youngsters who dressed to impress. Witnessing the younger generations' passion for history truly warms our hearts! 💙

Can’t make it out to Aviation Discovery Fest? Check out this live stream!

Live from Aviation Discovery Fest RFD | Saturday, November 11th 2023 | 9:50 CST Today is Saturday, November 11th 2023, We are live from Dallas Executive (RFD) Enjoy the airshow!This channel is completely run and managed by your host, Lan...

T-minus 1 week until Aviation Discovery Fest!⏰ Warbirds, vintage cars, living history, flight simulators, and more! Don't let this event fly under your radar, get your tickets now!🛩

🎟 https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

You don't want to miss this!
https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

You’ll see plenty of aircraft take to the skies at our Aviation Discovery Fest November 10-12, thanks to our sponsors, Visit Dallas!

Did you know that Dallas is one of the world’s major aviation centers, growing from the early small airfields to the home of the world’s largest airline, the world’s biggest low-cost carrier, and the fourth-busiest airport based on operations?

Get your tickets today for ADF: https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

Wishing you a soaring🛩, spooky👻, and safe🦺 Halloween!🎃

Check out this episode of CAF Warbird Tube about Women on the Home Front in the 1940s with the Womens Vintage Society of Dallas. It was filmed right here in our very own Nose Art Gallery and HomeFront Experience classroom!

Do you want to experience being on the home front? Find out how at the link below!
https://flynaec.org/education/home-front-experience/

CAF Warbird Tube - Women on the Home Front Join Kaila Brock, Allyson Blackney, April Trotta, Erin Patterson, and Jamie Seibert from the Women's Vintage Society of Dallas for a fascinating look at life...

Take flight without leaving the ground at Aviation Discovery Fest this November!🛩 There will be a variety of flight simulators including the Central Texas Wing's very own "That's All, Brother Jr." modeled after the lead aircraft in the D-Day Invasion, C-47 "That's All, Brother." 🇺🇸

Learn more about TAB Jr. at the link below!
https://youtu.be/A_k0eYSgndM?si=MdkPtIttebU0aOku

Step back in time and immerse yourself in the history of World War II at Aviation Discovery Fest. Join us as we honor the heroes of the past and relive the moments that shaped our world.🇺🇸🕰️ November 10 - 12, here at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center. 🎟 Get tickets at the link below!

https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

Searching for a job doesn't have to be spooky! 👻🎃 Attend the Young Adult Career Expo on October 31, 2023 here at the Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center hosted by Destination Success Dallas.

Register at the link below!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/young-adult-hiring-event-career-expo-tickets-714803435317?aff=oddtdtcreator

We had the privilege of hosting the Womens Vintage Society of Dallas to shoot their episode of CAF Warbird Tube. Register for their episode at the link below to learn more about the American Homefront in World War II.

CAF Warbird Tube - Women on the Home Front **ONLINE EVENT** Join Kaila Brock, Allyson Blackney, April Trotta, Erin Patterson, and Jamie Seibert from the Women's Vintage Society of Dallas for a fascinating look at what life was like for women on the Homefront during World War II. Learn how everyone's lifestyle, the music, the activities, and....

Couldn't make it out last weekend to tour "FIFI" and "Diamond Lil"? Don't worry! We are having an even BIGGER EVENT with MORE AIRCRAFT coming up on November 10-12!✈🌟 Step back in time and get your hands on history at Aviation Discovery Fest!

📌Click the link for tickets and more info: https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/

At Aviation Discovery Fest November 10-12 in Dallas, you can ride on one of 16 aircraft, including the WASP Squadron AT-6, Nella. Check out all your options at https://aviationdiscoveryfest.org/aircraft-rides/