December 7, 2024, is the 83rd Anniversary of the Japanese attack on the U.S. Naval Fleet at Pearl Harbor. Our event, “Dropping of the Roses,” will feature a vintage World War II AT-6D Texan military aircraft which takes off at 12:30 p.m. on December 7th from Hangar 3 at the American Airpower Museum, and flies to the Statue of Liberty to drop roses at 12:55 p.m., the exact time in New York that Pearl Harbor was attacked.
The public will witness a solemn ceremony remembering all who served and those who perished at Pearl Harbor, including the honoring of WWII veterans, plus a Color Guard from the Navy Reserves and veterans’ organizations. Guests will watch as our Chaplain conducts the blessing of 83 American Beauty Roses (including one extra white rose for 9-11) to commemorate the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. Taps will be played and Roses presented to our pilot, who then departs AAM’s ramp in a vintage military aircraft to drop the Roses over New York’s Statue of Liberty.
The public is encouraged to attend FREE OF CHARGE, but they must arrive between 10:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on December 7th. After 12:00 p.m., admission to AAM is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and veterans, and $10 for children ages 5 to 12. Tickets and/or pre-registration are not required. American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport, 1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY 11735, (631) 293-6398, www.americanairpowermuseum.org…