curved screen_smallA rare WWII Corsair and Stearman will be on display next to North Iowa Air Service at the Mason City Airport on July 10-12th. Accompanying the aircraft is the RISE ABOVE Traveling Exhibit, showing a short movie call “RISE ABOVE” that focuses on what the Tuskegee Airmen had to overcome. This movie is shown on a 160-degree panoramic curved movie screen with seating for 35. Admission is free and this 30 minute movie is an inspiration to everyone.

Plan now to visit on Thursday and Friday, July 10th and July 11th from 11-7 and on Saturday, July 12th from 9-5. For more information contact Marvona Welsh at 812-240-2560.

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