2024 Cold War Party

Hangar 207, Blytheville Air Force Base Saturday, November 2nd, 2024 at 7 p.m. Arkansas Aeroplex Activities: North American Trainer Association (NATA) formation Flying Clinic NCWC Annual Fly-in – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Support St Jude Lunch Booth –11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Vintage Aircraft Static displays – 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (open to the public) BAFB Exhibition – open 9 am – 4:30 pm (No admission) featuring a new exhibit: “J. William Fulbright: Roots of an Arkansas Cold Warrior” The son of famed U-2 pilot Fancis Gary Powers, author and commentator on Cold War issues, Gary also served as consultant for Steven Spielberg's Bridge of Spies, the movie that recounted the story of his father's capture by Russia and his return to the U.S. after an exchange with Russian spy Rudolph Abel. Hear Gary's fascinating story in our onstage interview here.