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I'm an old pilot. Always loved biplanes. This place is so unique and beautiful, full of spotless planes from the Golden Age of aviation (20s - 30s). A great place to spend time in the winter or on an otherwise inclement day - but is really at its best during spring and summer when the main hangar door opens onto the "World's Best Grassroots Airport" - Brodhead Airport (C37). Besides the museum, this privately owned airport (many shareholders) feature dozens of antique and classic aircraft that call this place home. These planes can be regularly seen flying from the three turf-only runways. No pavement. No chain link fences. What a place! And don't forget to bring the kids - very...
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When visiting smaller communities, we love to visit local museums. The Kelch Aviation Museum blew us away. The building is modern and new, complete with an amazing gift shop and a variety of aerial photographs. The attached hanger houses dozens of pre WWII biplanes and monoplanes, all of which are still air worthy and get flown periodically! Each has its own description and display. It could have been an exhibit attached to Oshkosh or a major national museum it was so well done.
Don’t miss their fly-ins, dances, and organized events.
If you are visiting the area, this is a must do in between viewing the regions rustic settings, cheese tours, and...
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From 1969 to 1983 Richard Lichtfeld & his wife, Mari Ann, ran the LARUE ANTIQUE TRANSPORTATION MEET.
High Wheel bikes Pre war cars BI-PLANES BI-PLANES BI-PLANES And trains!
Mrs. Lichtfeld came to donate a very old photo from the first meet @ LaRue of possibly "KELCH" BI-PLANE.
Absolutely beautiful place. So much history comes to life in the items and giant rotory engines.
Really makes you think when only 100 years ago were we were just starting to figure out how to FLY!
It is a treasure for aviation and for Wisconsin to have this great place. Located on a real functional air field.
In honor of RICHARD...
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