More than a dozen helicopters representing 70 years of technology development since World War II will be featured at the helicopter show Saturday, Jan. 15 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Arizona Flying Museum, 2017 N. Greenfield Road (northeast corner of McKellips and Greenfield roads) at Mesa’s Falcon Field Airport.

The show is held in partnership with the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation. Helicopters on display will include the H-19 Chickasaw which was first introduced in 1949 for service in the Korean War, and several legendary helicopters from the Vietnam era including Huey gunship and other UH-1 types used for troop movement and rescue. A modern era Blackhawk is scheduled to appear. Other helicopter types will include LUH Lakota, OH-6A, Bell 222 and TH55 Osage.  
 
The helicopter show is included with regular museum admission. Museum admission is $15 per adult. Seniors, children and veteran admission are discounted and may be purchased online www.azcaf.org or at the door. Annual Pass holders, active duty military and children age five and under are admitted free. Parking is free. Overflow parking areas will be marked with street signage. The museum is a well-ventilated and spacious indoor-outdoor facility with ample room for social distancing. All visitors are welcome to wear protective face masks. 

The Airbase Arizona Flying Museum, a unit of the worldwide Commemorative Air Force, has operated from Falcon Field in Mesa for over 44 years and is rated a top attraction by TripAdvisor. A non-profit organization, the museum provides exhibits and speaker programs, national tour program and living history flights as uniquely inspiring and educational experiences for young and old. For more information about the museum or helicopter show, call (480) 924-1940.