FARGO, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Fargo Air Museum is set to receive two new aircraft for display throughout the winter. While both are World War II era aircraft, the Boeing-Stearman N2S-3 trainer and 1942 Interstate Cadet highlight different parts of aviation history, the latter being represented in over 400 airshows across the United States as one of Kent Pietsch’s Jelly Belly aerobatic performance aircraft.
The Stearman lands at the Museum Wednesday, November 13 (weather permitting) and remains on display on temporary loan until April 2025. It was assigned to the Naval Air Station Minneapolis during WWII, at the same time the late former President George H.W. Bush was in flight training.
The Jelly Belly Interstate Cadet arrives the morning of Tuesday, November 19 (weather permitting) in true airshow style. Kent Pietsch plans to perform one of his signature acts, landing the Jelly Belly aircraft atop a Jelly Belly truck. At 6:30pm, Pietsch sits down with Max Sabin, the Museum’s Collections Manager, for a public interview about his flying career followed by an open Q&A session. Details for public viewing of the act and evening social will be posted on Fargo Air Museum social media and website.
The Fargo Air Museum was founded with the nonprofit mission of promoting aviation through education, preservation, and restoration. Located on 19th Ave. N. just east of Interstate-29, the Fargo Air Museum is home to aircraft of all eras. Visit fargoairmuseum.org for additional information.
