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About · Who we are

A small but growing group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts and historians.

Arizona has been a pioneer in aviation since before statehood — and it's time we celebrate that. From wood and cloth to the limits of space, Arizona has secured its place in aviation and space on a global stage.

Where it started

A visit to the original Grand Canyon airport.

It started simply enough — a hidden gem that became a catalyst to a fascination with the history of aviation in Arizona.

We are a small but growing group of dedicated aviation enthusiasts and historians. Arizona has been a pioneer in aviation since before statehood — from wood and cloth to the limits of space, Arizona has secured its place on the global stage.

Our story is from legend to legendary. Let's tell it.

Mission

Three plain commitments.

Exactly as written on aahg.org. None of them keep themselves.

  • PT-17 Stearman in Falcon Field BFTS livery — number 16 — on the ramp
    Falcon Field PT-17 · No. 4 BFTS livery

    Education

    To celebrate the history of aviation in the great state of Arizona.

    Through tours, site visits, classroom engagement, and social media.

    Tours · Site visits · Classrooms · Social

  • Color guard with RAF, US, and Arizona flags at the BFTS Remembrance Day ceremony.
    Remembrance Day · BFTS · Mesa

    Preservation

    We should all want to preserve our state's aviation history. It is our shared story.

    From documents and artifacts to airfields and stories, preserving our past will secure our future.

    Documents · Artifacts · Airfields · Stories

  • The AAHG T-33 in The Copperheads livery, air-to-air at sunset.
    The T-33 · The Copperheads livery

    Restoration

    Where we see a need, we endeavor to restore what stands as monuments to the past and present.

    When you can touch the past, you are inclined to protect it.

    T-33 Shooting Star · Project Tweet

Flight plan

Every good flight starts with a plan.

We know where we are going and how we will get there — but we'll remain flexible to allow us not to miss things along the way.

This is a big state with a lot of stories to tell and places to see. It will take time and effort, but it will be worth it.

So — it's time to remove the chocks and get moving.

Find us

The door is open.

If you flew it, knew them, or want to help — write to us. We read every message that comes in and reply within a week.

Primary contact
Tim Brown
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Astronaut Mike Mullane kneeling with a young Cub Scout, both giving a thumbs-up, at an AAHG evening.