Imagine
a time when flying wasn’t a stressful chore,
but an exciting opportunity. When travelers
were clothed not in hoodies and sweatpants,
but in suits and dresses. Being aboard a
plane was a once genteel affair filled with
the spirit of adventure. This spirit is still
very much alive within the hangars of
San Martin’s Wings of History Museum,
where its knowledgeable members dedicate
their time to sharing the amazing feats of
aviation’s “Golden Age of Flight”.
For more than 40 years the Wings of
History Museum has preserved and restored
antique aircraft. Its three hangars feature a
variety of airplanes and gliders, with some
in the early stages of restoration, such as the
S-1B Airster and others ready to be taken
for a test flight. The museum’s docents
have a unique passion for flying and their
enthusiasm is infectious. Their eyes light up
as they point out innovative oddities like
a helicopter car that can fly or historical
classics like a perfect replica of the Wright
Brothers’ first airplane. Sitting inside of the
cockpit of a 1956 commercial plane, your
guide will teach you all of the controls you
will need to know to ensure that your 90
passengers have a safe journey. Inside the