Inside our Museum are Heroes waiting to tell You Their Stories!
Founded by the late MS Governor Kirk Fordice and his son Dan Fordice, (SHAF) the Southern Heritage Air Foundation and museum has been entrusted with the stories of local and regional heroes that have served our country, along with preserving WWII and Vintage aircraft that still fly today. We are quickly becoming one of the top tourist attractions in our area, attracting visitors from all over the world, and hosting top notch events.
Take a ride in a P-51D, an AT-6 Texan, a WACO CLASSIC BI-PLANE, an AMPHIBIOUS AVIAT HUSKY, and/or more!
Our commitment to "Never Forget" is evident as you enter the museum. Sharing "real life" and "living history" is an honor for us. Did you know that the pilot, Cary Salter, of our P-51D Charlotte's Chariot, was from Jackson, Mississippi? Did you know that Betty Keim, who was born in Tallulah, Louisiana and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi worked on the atomic bomb that ended the war? Did you know that the crew of the Memphis Belle had a mascot they adopted? Did you know that Guy Brown's story of flying a TBM Avenger and dying for his country was almost lost to history? Did you know that the Confederate Air Force was actually formed in Vicksburg, Mississippi? Oh the things we can show you and teach you!!
When you tour the museum or join us for an event or monthly hangar lunch, you will meet our amazing group of volunteers, many of which are veterans themselves, but all of which have a love of their country.
One thing we are also proud of is that the Southern Heritage Air Foundation is run by volunteers. The donations you give go directly to keeping the museum open, preserving local and regional heroes and aviation stories alive and continues to make us an asset to the community.
Visit our website or visit us on social media for more information and for our calendar of events.
Thank you for support and we hope to see you soon!
Blue Skies,
Your Friends at SHAF