National Military Appreciation Month honors, remembers, recognizes, and appreciates all military personnel: those men and women who have served throughout our history and all who now serve in uniform and their families as well as those Americans who have given their lives in defense of the freedoms we all enjoy today.

Throughout the month of May, Fantasy of Flight is offering free admission to all active-duty, retired, and reserve military. Guests must present a current ID to qualify for the discount. Not valid with any other offers, discounts, annual passes, or special events.

April Events Break Records for Attendance and Excitement

Both Mustangs & Mustangs and the Sun 'n Fun Splash-In kept Fantasy of Flight hopping during April with record-breaking attendance and record-breaking fun. Glorious sunny days and gentle breezes set the stage, and unforgettable thrills were delivered! Check out pictures of these events and start looking forward to next year.

Aircraft Restoration Specialist Paul Stecewycz—Fantasy of Flight's longest term employee at 19 years and counting—spends his days immersed in history, researching, and restoring the historic aircraft that fill the hangars. But his passion for the past doesn't end with aircraft. In fact, Paul feels more at home in the '30s and '40s than in the present-and his enthusiasm for the period fills every corner of his life, from his huge collection of vintage neckties and American Flyer trains to the hours he and his wife Loraine spend swing-dancing. Asked why he loves and lives this period, Paul admires the "quality and design of architecture, clothing, cars, airplanes—no plastic." And he identifies with "the patriotism and a specific American energy in the culture and the music. When we look back to when America was on top of things, we look back to that period." If he were an aircraft in the collection, which one would he be? With no hesitation, Paul responds, "the Wildcat because when it was built, it was already outclassed by other aircraft, but it continued to prove itself anyway, right up to the end of the war. It was easy to be impressive if you were a Mustang, but the Wildcat had to work for it . . . and it did." Fantasy of Flight treasures Paul's passion for the past and its preservation as living inspiration.

Fantasy of Flight for the Fight Cookbook Only $10

Just in time for Mother's Day, a book that's bound to make you feel good while you do good. All proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated directly to the Breast Cancer 3-Day organization. We are proud to support this important cause and the Fantasy of Flight for the Fight walkers, a team participating in the 2009 Breast Cancer 3-Day in Tampa Bay. Click here to purchase the cookbook and help fight cancer one bite at a time.

Stearman Kaydet Tee $19.95

Celebrate a legendary World War II training aircraft, the Stearman Kaydet. This quality tee is 100% cotton with a double-needle bottom hem and sleeves. Preshrunk sizes from Medium to XXL are available. Click here to buy online now.

If you'd like to truly experience a Boeing Stearman, we invite you to take the controls and actually fly the aircraft on a 30-minute flight experience offered by Waldo Wright's Flying Service at Fantasy of Flight. Click here for details about this ultimate flying adventure. (No experience necessary!)