September 21, 2024
Address
Presque Isle, ME, 650 Airport Dr, 04769-0285
Phone
(207) 762-1151Website
http://www.pihistory.orgEvent Dates
September 21, 2024
Take a tour of Presque Isle Air Museum and the former Presque Isle Air Base aboard Molly the Trolley
The Presque Isle Army Air Base and later the Presque Isle Air Force Base played a significant role in the defense of the nation during World War II and the Cold War. In fact, Presque Isle was the site of the nation's first Intercontinental missile, the Snark. Join Presque Isle Historical Society for a guided tour aboard Molly the trolley that includes the air base and the air museum. One of the highlights of the tour is actually driving out onto the launch pad of a nuclear missile. Reservations are required. Tour is rain or shine. Tickets are $10 per person and the tour lasts just over 1 hour.
9:00 am