The Wings of Freedom Foundation

The Wings of Freedom Foundation (Wings) is a tax exempt, 501c(3) corporation designed to house the fighter plane collection. It's primary function is to educate both young and old about the evolution of military aircraft and other aeronautical technologies. Twenty to twenty-five of the finest American, allied and enemy fighter aircraft in the world will be showcased, representing aviation from its earliest roots at the turn of the century to the present. Many of the aircraft that the aces flew will be on display, allowing for an up-close and hands-on experience.

Wings of Freedom Foundation - Helping Students Dare to Dream!

Numerous recent reports, from researchers and educators, nationally and internationally, state that youth of the United States have fallen behind in technical subjects -- especially mathematics and the sciences. Consequently, these students avoid higher education courses which would otherwise prepare them for technical careers. Consequently, many high-tech industries are forced to recruit technologically competent employees from outside the US.

Wings will provide a complete automated and interactive control center, situation room, control tower and team "challenge courses", where middle school and high school students can learn and apply math and science skills. TOPGUN Academy and TOPGUN Flight Challenge will incorporate a supportive atmosphere for discovery, experimentation and learning by utilizing many interactive media forms. In these courses, students will develop a greater appreciation for technical subjects through hands-on applications of their classroom-taught skills. This will help many take the first step on their journey to higher learning in math, science and the engineering courses.

"The students benefit from total immersion in a hands-on program that cannot be replicated in a classroom. It helps them to develop a sense of teamwork while accomplishing a task -- the resources are amazing!"

Marlenn Maicki, Science Teacher, Detroit Country Day School

A survey taken of U.S. SPACE CAMP graduates shows a positive impact with students citing their SPACE CAMP experience as " . . . a changing force in their lives"

• 93 % of graduates take more science classes

• 91% of graduates take more math classes

• 74% of graduates learned about career options

U.S. Space Camp Group Information Bulletin

The Wings of Freedom Foundation will help individual students and our city and nation collectively to determine our respective position in the world economy in the 21st Century.