Photo from a previous fly-in
Admission is free and airplane and helicopter rides will be available for purchase along with food and refreshments. There will also be free inflatables for the kids and lots of aircraft to check out on the ground and in the air.
In addition, 5 men who have made significant contributions to the airport will be recognized. They include Cosby Harrison who started Trade-A-Plane; James E. Whitson who was the longtime FBO at the airport; Kenneth Burnett who was a pilot and longtime member of the airport committee, W. E. (Bill) Mayberry, Jr. another longtime pilot, former Crossville mayor as well as the father of current mayor James Mayberry; and Curt Watson, a CCHS and UT football standout who went on the serve as a US Navy flyer and member of the famed Blue Angels.
Colorized seal from original airport opening in 1934
The recognition ceremony for the honorees will start with music from the community band at 9:30 AM.
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