AMERICA'S FREEDOM FEST

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄: The Missouri Wings TBM-3E Avenger came off the production line in May of 1945 at the Eastern Aircraft / General Motors Corporation's Trenton, New Jersey Plant.

On May 19, 1945 the initial inspection was completed and the transfer order for TBM-3E aircraft number 53353 was finalized. For the next few years she would see service on the west coast from San Diego - SO NAS Pearl Harbor - NAF Tillamook - NAF Litchfield - NAS Norfolk.

During the years leading to the Korean War, TBM Avengers were mustered for training and active duty. TBM-3E #53353 was assigned to VS-27 which was an Air Anti-Submarine Squadron.

Designated as a trainer during the Korean War, #53353 and assigned to VS-27 whose aircraft had seen action off the carriers USS Kula Gulf, USS Siboney and USS Boxer Island. All three carriers from WWII were reactivated for use as trainers for pilots heading to the Korean Peninsula.

No. 53353 stayed in service until 1961 when it was transferred from Davis, CA to the Georgia Forestry Commission.

In 1977 our TBM-3E found its first private owner and remained in Florida until 1988.

2000 brought the aircraft to the Missouri Wing of the Commemorative Air Force where she still flies today.

America's Freedom Fest (Goshen Airshow) is pleased to announce locations where physical tickets for the biennial, high-flying event may be purchased ahead of the July 11th, 2026 show date. Scroll down to view the list of locations!

First State Bank (Multiple Branch Locations)

111 S Main Street, Middlebury, IN
Hours: M-TH: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, SAT: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

201 N Main Street, Goshen, IN
Hours: M-TH: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, SAT: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM

1820 Greencroft Blvd, Goshen, IN
Hours: M-F: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

1515 Cobblestone Blvd, Elkhart, IN
Hours: M-TH: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM, F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, SAT: 8:30 AM-12:00 PM (Drive Thru Only)

200 NIBCO Pkwy, Elkhart, IN
Hours: M-F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

17977 Cleveland Rd, South Bend, IN
Hours: M-F: 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

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Tickets are also available at the following local businesses.

Double R Grocery
65730 SR 13, Millersburg, IN
Hours: M-F: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM, SAT: 6:00 AM-12:00 PM

Forks County Line Stores
508 E Warren Street, Middlebury, IN
Hours: M-F: 8:00 AM-5:30 PM, SAT: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

County Road Fabrics
1205 S Van Buren Street, Shipshewana, IN
Hours: M-F: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM, SAT: 8:00 AM-3:30 PM

Gen-Y Hitch
3400 W Market Street, Nappanee, IN
Hours: M-F: 7:00 AM-5:00 PM

GET YOUR MERCH! - Grab your gear now and rock it at America’s Freedom Fest!

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