NewsRonald Herman Restoration Building Completed
The Ronald Herman Restoration Hangar at the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum is completed. Our thanks to Ronald
Herman of All Quality Products and family, Harry K. Stubbs Family, the City of DeLand and all volunteers who
made the hangar building possible. The multi-purpose hangar is a great addition to the DNASM and the Restoration
Crews are very appreciative to have such a great facility to work inside on multiple projects. Current projects
include a Grumman TBF Avenger aircraft restoration, 1954 U.S. Army Jeep and the display of a Korean War Mash
Helicopter. Veterans and Volunteers often mentor student volunteers who are interested in learning restoration
skills. The building is also used for public briefings, tours and training. Recent visitors touring the museum
complex have logged in from the local area, other Florida cities, 35 other states and 7 countries, including
Canada, Brazil, Spain, England, Germany and Norway.
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Breaking Ground. The TBF Avenger torpedo bomber serves as a backdrop for a groundbreaking ceremony July
26, 2012, for a new building to be constructed behind the Museum. The TBF will be one of the main occupants
of the new building. Wielding shovels are Ron Herman, donor of the building; Mayor Bob Apgar; City Commissioners
Charles Paiva, Phil Martin, Leigh Matusick and Vonzelle Johnson; City Manager Michael Pleus; City Engineer
Keith Riger; Museum President Cal Lancaster; Museum Building Committee member Pete Lowenstein and Chairman
Ed Carson; and Airport Manager Nick Landgraff. |
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Upcoming eventsAt this moment the DeLand Veteran's Day Parade has been cancelled as the city is not issuing permits at this time. |
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