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Catching Up with Kermit Weeks: Inside the Groundbreaking of Fantasy of Flight’s Act III - Vintage Aviation News

A short video bio of Kermit Weeks and his life in aviation and beyond. | Kermit Weeks

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Kermit Weeks - Fantasy of Flight / Dream Shop Tour - Part 1 Come along as Kermit Weeks gives his aircraft department a vision tour of the ideal aircraft restoration and maintenance Dream Shop he envisioned for his Fantasy of Flight facility. The initial plans, first conceived 20 years ago, are now being implemented as the start of the first phase of Act III. Light That Spark Within! Kermit Weeks | Kermit Weeks

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OK, Gang, Thanksgiving is coming up here in America, and I just wanted to share some of what we’re thankful for here at Fantasy of Flight! | Kermit Weeks

5.3K viewsNov 22, 2023

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OK, Gang, check out what I got for Xmas! | Kermit Weeks

14.9K viewsDec 27, 2023

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From my YouTube Channel back in 2019... Kermit Weeks Unboxes a Messerschmitt Bf-109 German Fighter Plane. Don Bradshaw, a 109 Restoration Specialist brings a huge crate containing the pieces from a wrecked Messerschmitt Bf-109 downed in WWII. The container is a full project waiting to be restored. Watch Kermit and his crew unpack the crate, go through the contents and reveal a big decision concerning the restoration. Watch all the other Kermit Weeks videos and Kermie Cam's here... https://www.yo

15.3K viewsMay 11, 2022

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From the way back... It's been a while since my Lockheed Vega left Fantasy of Flight and headed up to Kevin Kimball's shop for a total restoration, back to flying. On a beautiful summer morning, I decided to fly the Fieseler Storch up to Kevin's to check on the Vega's progress. It was the first time I've visited since the plane arrived there. | Kermit Weeks

12.5K viewsNov 12, 2023

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Here's another great clip from the archives - The North American B-25. An overview of the history of this great warbird is intermixed with footage of our awesome B-25 example, The Apache Princess. See vintage footage from the war time B-25 assembly line all the way to modern times with some cool footage of WWII pilots taking the controls once again. | Kermit Weeks

52.4K viewsMay 4, 2021

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Here’s a great short video we did during ACT II that shows a little glimpse of where Fantasy of Flight is headed! It will not be about teaching history; it will be about using history to teach people about themselves! I learned the hard way that the aviation museum industry will never pay the light bill, so I am being led to go after the rest of the planet! One day, I hope to create a win-win situation and build something NO ONE in the aviation industry will ever attempt, which will blow away th

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Well, you made it to Part 3, and that means it’s time for a reward. Let’s take my AT-6 to the skies and let her do what she does best. ✈️ Trust me… this is the part worth waiting for. | Kermit Weeks

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OK, Gang, in anticipation of building a new Museum Lite hangar, we’re going to need to move the Constellation! | Kermit Weeks

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It was earlier this week in 1942 when U.S. Marines took Henderson Field on Guadalcanal and the first plane landed. It was a PBY. It was soon joined by a️🦆! That little moment marked the beginning of the Cactus Air Force and one heck of a battle in the Pacific. Check out part 2 of 3 of a "Kermi Cam" from the vault! | Kermit Weeks

24.6K views7 months ago

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OK, Gang, here’s a “Fabulous Flashback” talking about the Boeing B-29! | Kermit Weeks

41.4K views9 months ago

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The celebration continues! We started last week with the P-51’s first flight anniversary, and now we’re wrapping it up with Part 2 of 2 of our Kermie Cam as our Video from the Vault. More history, more horsepower, and one unforgettable machine! | Kermit Weeks

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It was earlier this week, back in 1937, the mighty Short Sunderland took to the skies for the very first time! This flying boat became one of the legends of WWII, patrolling vast oceans and earning the nickname “Flying Porcupine” for its heavy defensive firepower. Check out part 1 of 2 in this Video from the Vault, we’ll take a look at my own Sunderland and share a bit of its incredible story. | Kermit Weeks

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Back in 1911, Glenn Curtiss looked at a standard pusher and thought, “What if it didn’t need a runway?” So he bolted on some floats, opened the throttle, and went flying straight off the water. He kicked off one of my favorite ideas, seaplanes! Every time I roll this Curtiss Pusher out, I can’t help but look at my pond and think… history does have a way of whispering ideas. 😄✈️ | Kermit Weeks

465.2K views2 months ago

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Here's a great clip we used to show at Fantasy of Flight featuring the WASPS. It's a great way to wrap up Women's History Month. | Kermit Weeks

12.8K viewsMar 26, 2024

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It was #OTD in 1960 that the B-29 was officially retired from service. In this video from the Vault I am sharing the special opportunity I had to fly FiFi to Tallahassee with the Commemorative Air Force B29 B24 Squadron a few years back. How many of you have gotten to see a B-29? You can also check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-E84GfAhn2o&t | Kermit Weeks

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As we start the New Year, let's dig way back in the vault for this video! Here’s my very first flight of my Gee Bee Z “City of Springfield.” I can still remember the sounds, the smells, and that feeling in your gut when history leaves the runway with you. There’s something fitting about beginning a new year by remembering why we fell in love with flying in the first place. These are the moments that stay with you, and I’m glad we caught this one on film to share with you! | Kermit Weeks

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From 2020... Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures! I'm hunkered down in self-imposed isolation for a couple of weeks and found that I ran out of one desperately needed supply. Thankfully, I have some great employees here at Fantasy of Flight. I called on my Aircraft Maintenance lead, Jack McCloy, to see if he could help me out. The following is what transpired. It's all in good humor to hopefully lighten the mood. | Kermit Weeks

16K viewsJun 18, 2022

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In this Video from the Vault, I'm looking back at some of the many interviews that took place at SUN 'n FUN. In this particular video, we are looking back at my conversation with Mach Test Pilot Scott Crossfield. Are you stopping by Fantasy of Flight? You can also check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-op527i0IQg&t | Kermit Weeks

5.2K viewsMar 29, 2025

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Here's video from my YouTube channel where you'll find more than 340 videos including this one from three years ago when I stopped to see Jerry Yagen and his museum. ---------------- During a recent trip up to Washington D.C., I made a side visit to Jerry Yagen's Military Aviation Museum. I thought it would be good to visit Jerry and check out his place. As you'll see, it looks very very familiar . . . a lot like another aviation attraction and facility I know of. Anyway, come on along with me a

24.2K viewsJul 5, 2022

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OK, Gang, we just had the coolest airplane recently delivered to Fantasy of Flight, so pour yourself a beverage, sit back, and help us unload what could be the COOLEST future Art Deco potential ride airplane! | Kermit Weeks

287.3K views7 months ago

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OK, Gang, here’s a “Fabulous Flashback” to when I acquired the F4U-4 Corsair! | Kermit Weeks

94K views10 months ago

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OK, Gang, here’s a short video of the A-26B landing on its first test flight last week! I was not there and these video clips were the only thing recording the event, so enjoy what we’ve got! Yes, the left engine appears to be running a bit rich, but it takes time for the rings and everything else to get tweaked and settle in. Unfortunately, once the airplane leveled off and picked up speed, BOTH canopies blew open! The landing gear was dropped followed by an immediate landing for a total first

4.5M viewsMay 10, 2022

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It was earlier this week, back in 1943, that the first Lancaster X arrived in England. My specific aircraft, KB976, is an example of the pinnacle of development for these four-engined bombers. Let's see what else we can discover in Part 2 of our Video from the Vault! | Kermit Weeks

30.9K views6 months ago

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Did you know the first Canadian woman received her pilot's license in 1928 in just a few days? Eileen Volick, earned Certificate No. 77. Her love of aviation had been sparked by watching the aircraft operating out of Jack V. Elliot's Air Service in Hamilton, Ontario. As a wingwalker, she walked the wings of a Curtiss JN-4 and then parachuted into Hamilton Bay (now known as Burlington Bay) to become the first Canadian woman to parachute into water. In honor of this aviation pioneer during Women's

5.7K viewsMar 11, 2025

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In part 2 of our Video from the Vault we highlight how rugged this fighter was. It was carried even further into being a legend by the grit of the Wildcat pilots on Wake Island. Their determination is exactly why we’re committed to restoring and showcasing aircraft like this at Fantasy of Flight. | Kermit Weeks

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OK, Gang, here’s a “Fabulous Flashback” to how I began writing children's books and creating characters from the Golden Age Racing planes! You can come visit these aircraft and buy my books at the museum gift shop. It's open Friday-Sundays until the end of July! | Kermit Weeks

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I know the B-24 Liberator first flew on December 29, 1939, but I couldn’t wait that long to start the celebration. This airplane went on to become one of the most produced aircraft in history and played a massive role in World War II. Check out this video from the vault as we kick off our B-24 first flight recognition a little early! | Kermit Weeks

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