B-25 "Georgie's Gal"

01/22/2026

Martha’s memory, along with her deep commitment to preserving aviation history, will always be remembered❣️✈️

Forever a part of our flight crew... 🪽

01/16/2026

Blue Skies & Tailwinds dear friend...

The Liberty Aviation Museum is deeply saddened to report the loss of a longtime museum supporter and dear friend to the museum, Martha Cangemi. Martha was not only a steadfast supporter of the museum, but a strong supporter of general aviation and the warbird community.
Martha has a long aviation history, as a pilot, flight instructor, and aircraft enthusiast. Martha came to the Liberty Aviation Museum as a volunteer wanting to put her experience flying and being near her favorite aircraft, the B-25 Mitchell Bomber to good use. During her time with the museum Martha willingly jumped in to help with any task that might be needed. Martha did everything from sweeping floors to teaching at our Junior Pilot Camp, to leading our annual ground school safety review for our flight and ground crews. A born organizer, Martha made sure when we traveled to air shows that our crews knew their tasks, and schedules, and always made sure we had plenty of snacks and beverages.
We will treasure our time with Martha and be forever grateful for all she shared with the museum.
We will post the full obituary when available, but here are the basics:
Calling hours Wednesday January 21 @ 4-7 PM Snyder Funeral Homes 350 Marion Ave. Mansfield, OH 44903
Funeral Mass Thursday January 22 @ 10 AM at St. Peter's Catholic Church 60 S. Mulberry St, Mansfield OH 44903
Burial Thursday January 22 @1:15 PM at Veterans Cemetery Rittman, OH. Memorial donations can be made to the Liberty Aviation Museum or the Richland County Humane Society.

11/08/2025

Starting today at the Liberty Aviation Museum on November 8th-11th, 2025, as we commemorate Veterans Day for 4 days! As a token of appreciation, we are honored to offer four days of complimentary admission to Veterans, Active Military personnel, and their immediate families. The Liberty Aviation Museum is open from 9am-5pm on November 8th and 9th, and from 10am-4pm on November 10th and 11th. Additionally, all visitors can enjoy a 20% discount in our Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop, making it an ideal opportunity to get a head start on your holiday shopping.

11/01/2025

10/31/2025

Check out Kermit Weeks' "Kermie Cam" from earlier this year! Lots to see including some views of B-25 "Georgie's Gal" & the rest of the museum, diner, and gift shop during Kermit's visit to the Liberty Aviation Museum. (FYI: The video is around 53 mins long if you'd like to check it out!) Thank you for stopping out and visiting us! ✈️

OK, Gang, when I was up visiting my Ford 4-AT Trimotor restoration recently, I stopped by to check out the Liberty Aviation Museum in Port Clinton, Ohio, whe...

10/04/2025

From earlier today.....

10/02/2025

To our valued guests, please note that the Liberty Aviation Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, operates independently of government funding and is not impacted by the current government shutdown. We rely on the generosity of our patrons through admissions, donations, gift shop sales, Ford Tri-Motor ticket sales, memberships, special events, and proceeds from the Tin Goose Diner to sustain our operations in preserving history for future generations. We extend our gratitude to all our guests for their continued support. The Liberty Aviation Museum & Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop are open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Tin Goose Diner operates Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-3:00pm and Friday-Saturday-Sunday from 7:30am-3:00pm. For our schedule of events, please visit www.libertyaviationmuseum.org or call us at 419-732-0234 with any inquiries.

To our valued guests, please note that the Liberty Aviation Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, operates independently of government funding and is not impacted by the current government shutdown. We rely on the generosity of our patrons through admissions, donations, gift shop sales, Ford Tri-Motor ticket sales, memberships, special events, and proceeds from the Tin Goose Diner to sustain our operations in preserving history for future generations. We extend our gratitude to all our guests for their continued support. The Liberty Aviation Museum & Liberty Aviation Museum PX Gift Shop are open Monday-Friday from 10:00am-4:00pm and Saturday & Sunday from 9:00am-5:00pm. The Tin Goose Diner operates Monday-Thursday from 8:00am-3:00pm and Friday-Saturday-Sunday from 7:30am-3:00pm. For our schedule of events, please visit www.libertyaviationmuseum.org or call us at 419-732-0234 with any inquiries.

09/23/2025

Here's a pretty awesome throwback of our favorite warbird from EAA Airventure in 2017❣️🪽

09/18/2025

In Honor of a Great Man - The Story Behind Her Name!

The crown jewel 👑 — and first major aircraft acquisition of the Liberty Aviation Museum — is our 1945 B-25 Mitchell bomber, now lovingly known as Georgie’s Gal. 💎

Built near the end of World War II, she never saw combat, but proudly served both in military and civilian roles before being restored to her wartime grandeur.

But why Georgie’s Gal? 🤔 Her name is no mere adornment! Georgie’s Gal honors George V. Woodling Jr., stalwart friend of our CEO Ed, chief benefactor, and driving force behind the founding of the Liberty Aviation Museum.

From his generosity came not only the first funds to launch the museum, but also many treasured artifacts that today stand in tribute to aviation history. 🪽

Though George took his final flight in 2010, his spirit soars on. His legacy, his passion, and his dreams live ever aloft — embodied in Georgie’s Gal and in the museum he helped bring to life! 💚🤎💛

Here's a throwback photo 📸 of our CEO Ed Patrick and George V. Woodling, Jr. together living their best lives. 😊

09/16/2025

It’s always a treat to look back at classic photographs of Liberty Aviation Museum’s B-25 Georgie’s Gal! 🪽

This striking shot was captured by renowned aviation photographer Paul Bowen at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh in 2012— Georgie’s Gal’s very first appearance at the legendary event under her new name. 💚 🤎 💛

That memorable year, she soared away with top honors, winning Best B-25 along with the prestigious Silver Wrench Award for her immaculate restoration by Aero Trader of Chino, California. ✈️✨

A crowning moment in the story of a true warbird gem! 👑 💎

📸Photo Credit: Paul Bowen

09/15/2025

⁉️Did You Know⁉️

Before becoming ‘Georgie’s Gal,’ our storied B-25 carried several names over the years—first ‘The Devil Made Me Do It,’ then ‘Man of War,’ and most recently ‘Martha Jean.’

In 2011, Liberty Aviation Museum acquired the aircraft and began an extensive restoration, transforming her into the shining gem she is today.” 🪽💎

Below are some photos from the 'Martha Jean' era. 👇🏼

09/14/2025

⭐From the Archives⭐

Check out this awesome photo of B-25 "Georgie's Gal" during her performance at the Cleveland National Air Show from 2022❣️🪽

How about those pyrotechnics? 🔥

📸 Photo credit: Brent Lane Photography