Southern Museum of Flight

06/19/2026

06/17/2026

“10 GOOD MEN” IS SOLD OUT! But if you’re one of the lucky 150 who got a ticket for dinner and the movie's Alabama premiere, filmmaker TJ Jones has some great merchandise you can grab before or after the movie.

See you tomorrow night!

06/15/2026

MEET TJ JONES (L), Director of “10 Good Men” — the excellent documentary we’ll be premiering at the museum THIS THURSDAY (ticket link at bottom)!

“Growing up, I didn’t study film, nor have any major interest in it. But I always had an affinity for World War II history — specifically aviation history. A few years back (about 2021), I started making videos that told the stories of air battles and dogfights from WWII and other wars. I’d research them, then recreate the missions and battles with high-end flight simulators. When that blew up on YouTube, it became my full time job!”

“In late 2022, we got an opportunity to interview our first WWII veteran — Richard 'Dick' Miralles, who was an SBD gunner in Air Group 11 over the Pacific. After interviewing him, we recreated his missions, and told his story. It was amazing!”

“After that, interview opportunities began pouring in. These were guys age 97-100 at the time, and we travelled across the country capturing their stories.”

“Eventually, I realized I wanted to produce a single project telling as many of their stories as I could — and I wanted to film these heroes before they were gone. So I began work on a video featuring all the B-17 veterans. ‘10 Good Men’ is the product of three years of work!”

“I’m releasing the film in select theaters across the country, and the response has been overwhelmingly positive.”

“I really look forward to Thursday at the Museum, for our first showing in Alabama. It should be a blast!”

“BTW: That’s me with Joshua Profit — my Associate Producer, Cinematographer, and good friend — who travelled with me to interview all of the veterans.”

GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!
Showtime is Thursday the 18th at 6:00 at the museum. You get the movie AND dinner for just $28!

www.10GoodMen.com

06/08/2026

JUNETEENTH TOURS WITH THE CAPTAIN AND THE CURATOR!

Celebrate Juneteenth with a tour exploring the rich and powerful history of Black aviation. You’ll learn about Eugene Bullard, Bessie Coleman, the Tuskegee Airmen, and other Black pioneers who blazed a trail AND continue to inspire us today!

The one-hour tours are led by Captain Iggy Pullum (ret., USMC and Army) and museum curator Dr. Randy Law.

Tours are at 10am and 1pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 16th and 17th — with a special after-hours tour on Tuesday the 16th at 5:30pm.

Daytime tours are free with paid admission to the museum. The evening tour is also free, although we would greatly appreciate donations of $10 per person!

To reserve your spot, RSVP Dr. Randy Law at [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you — and HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

06/04/2026

OUR 2ND QUARTER NEWSLETTER IS OUT!

Click the Link in Comments below to download your copy now.

06/02/2026

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! We’re thrilled to be hosting the Alabama premiere of this excellent documentary, Thursday the 18th.

Better still, you get the movie AND dinner for just $28!

Brian Barsanti recently priced a night at a local movie theater. For just ONE ticket with a large Coke, popcorn and box of M&Ms, it was FIFTY TWO DOLLARS!

More details coming soon.

In the meantime, get your tickets now — at www.10GoodMen.com !!

05/28/2026

We are happy to announce our 2026 S.A.I.L. Summer Camp is full and registration is closed! Our team is looking forward to a fun filled summer with your campers!

Didn't get a chance to register? That's ok! Join us on Tuesdays and Thursdays, starting June 9th, for our FREE Adventures in Aviation Summer Program series from 2pm-3pm.

We look forward to seeing you all at the museum this summer!

05/27/2026

Are you ready to start planning your summer? Join us at the Southern Museum of Flight for our Adventures in Aviation Summer Program Series!

These engaging programs take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are FREE for everyone! We look forward to seeing you there!

For further details, feel free to reach out to us at:

Phone: 205.833.8226
Email: [email protected]

05/26/2026

THE AVIATION COLLEGE HAS TEN NEW GRADUATES!

Last Thursday, we awarded General Aviation Certificates to ten Dual Enrollment Aviation Maintenance students (all of whom attended the museum’s campus of Snead State Community College) during a special ceremony held at the museum.

These students have successfully completed a significant phase of their aviation maintenance careers. They’re now preparing to pursue gainful employment, internships, apprenticeships, and advanced educational opportunities within the aviation industry.

The ceremony was attended by museum director Brian Barsanti and Dr. Joe Whitmore — President of Snead State Community College — who proudly presented certificates to the graduating students.

We also recognized Primary Airframe & Powerplant Instructors Larry Adams and Wayne Qualls for their leadership, instruction, and commitment to preparing the next generation of aviation maintenance professionals.

We are truly grateful for the continued success of the museum’s partnership with Snead State Community College. Together, we’re helping meet Alabama’s current and future needs for aviation workforce — through hands-on training, industry-focused education, and career readiness opportunities.

DO YOU KNOW A POTENTIAL STUDENT?

Please send them this link to learn more!
https://southernmuseumofflight.org/aviation-college/