Jun 05, 2021

Freeman Field hosts the Kansas Aviation Expo

Posted Jun 05, 2021 6:02 PM

There were 47 aircraft entered in  the Kansas Aviation Expo at Freeman Field in Junction City on Saturday. Those who attended had an opportunity to visit with the pilots, view simulators, learn about the Combat Air Museum, attend a pancake breakfast and get lunch as well.

Ken Mortenson, coordinator, said the planes came from the surrounding area including Kansas City, Hutchinson and one from Oklahoma. "We've got Cessna's and Pipers. We've got  some gyrocopters here, we've got a power parachute. There was a Stearman biplane dating back to the 1940's era.