Operation Babylift – The Making of the Documentary
Join us for an in-depth look at the making-of the Pan Am Museum Foundation “Operation Babylift: 50 Years Later – A Celebration of the Human Spirit,” a 13-minute, award- winning documentary that brings a deeply human perspective on the most profound and complex humanitarian rescue mission of the 20th century: an airlift of 3000 Vietnamese orphans.
Noontime Spotlight
Noontime at the Pan Am Museum Featuring Linda Freire, Chair of the Pan Am Museum Foundation, and Wendy Knecht, author of “Life, Love, and a Hijacking“ Join us for this Noontime Spotlight presentation, in which Linda and Wendy will share insightful, hilarious, and sometimes seat-gripping looks at the adventures while flying for the world’s most iconic airline, Pan Am! With the world at their fingertips, anything was possible…even the improbable. Sit back and enjoy as they recount their experiences. After rigorous, intense training, they progressed to rich experiences around the globe. Fly along as they tell their stories and share tales of the perks, discoveries, and personal growth that came along the way. A question and answer session follows the presentation. BRING A BAG LUNCH; WATER WILL BE PROVIDED DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026 TIME: Noon – 1:00 PM LOCATION:The Pan Am Museum3rd Floor of the Cradle of Aviation MuseumCharles Lindbergh BlvdGarden City, NY Admission is free to Pan Am Museum members$15 admission fee for non-members Buy Tickets on Eventbrite Register Now
