Wings Of War, History In Flight
Lawrence D. Bell
An Aviation Pioneer
Lawrence D. Bell (April 5, 1894 – October 20, 1956) devoted 40 years to the aircraft industry. From a barefoot boy in Mentone, Indiana, the town of birth, he became chairman of the board of one of the nation’s foremost aircraft firms, Bell Aircraft Corporation. This firm produced such significant aviation contributions as the nation’s first jet powered airplane, the world’s first commercial helicopter, the world’s highest flying airplane, the Bell X-1A, and the first jet vertical take-off and landing plane.
Show me a man who cannot bother to do little things, and I’ll show you a man who cannot be trusted to do big things. – Lawrence D. Bell
Bingo At the Museum
1st and 3rd Thursday
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum continues to hold bingo on selected Thursday evenings.
Next upcoming dates:
Thursday, September 5, 2024, and Thursday, September 19, 2024
Doors open at 4:30 pm. Regular Bingo begins at 6:00 pm and 5:30 for the early birds. Cost is $15.00.
Event is held at the Bell Aircraft Museum, located at 210 S. Oak St in Mentone, IN. Drink, hot dogs, pizza, chips, and desserts will be available for purchase.
All proceeds to benefit the Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum. This event is nonsmoking. License #013661. For more information, please contact Marsha Scott at 574-328-2034
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Membership
The Lawrence D. Bell Aircraft Museum is a not-for-profit tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization that derives its funds from donations and fund raising activities.
Large gifts and donations may be designated to directly support the museum or for special projects.
All donations are tax deductible, ensuring the Museum will be here for children and families to enjoy for years to come.
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