WWII Re-enactors

Tara Airbase is a unique group of individuals who dedicates and prides themselves on creating a quality WW II display. The organization has provided vehicles, memorabilia and personal for movies and events for the last 20 years and strives to honor our Veterans. The group spends countless hours educating the general public on the “Greatest Generation” so their sacrifices were not in vain and their memories are not forgotten.

NC National Guard

The North Carolina National Guard will have several, modern-day military vehicles on display.

Mike and Preston Allen‘s Beechcraft AT-11

Mike and Preston Allen are the owners and operators of this 1942 Beechcraft AT-11 (S/N 44-72015), which is available for airshows, flybys and film.

This is the sole survivor of the 24 AT-11′s purchased by the Royal Netherlands Navy in 1941 for use as a light bomber in Java, Dutch East Indies (Java). The Japanese took the Dutch East Indies before the aircraft could be delivered. In May of 1942 the Royal Netherlands Military Flying School was established in Jackson, Miss. to train escaped Dutch to become pilots, bombardiers, and gunners. Of the 24 AT-11′s used there, this is the only one left in existence! It still retains its original non-feathering propellers and 33 inch main tires. It was also used by the Raspet Flight Research Laboratory at Mississippi State University.(1956-1980). Learn more…