Picture a big-band jazz set echoing off the fuselage of a P-51 Mustang. That's the pitch for 'Moonlight Swing,' a 1940s-themed dinner and dance that Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia will host inside its Peachtree City hangar on October 17, 2026 — timed to the nation's 250th anniversary.
The Peachtree Jazz Edition will perform popular 1940s tunes while guests dine in period style, surrounded by restored WWII aircraft including the P-51 Mustang, FG-1D Corsair, and SBD Dauntless. A silent auction featuring warbird artwork rounds out the evening.
We couldn’t think of a better opportunity to celebrate our nation’s history and ensure that it will be carried forward for the youth of today and tomorrow.— Mark Richards, Airbase Leader
The proceeds have a direct local destination: Airbase Georgia's education programs, which serve students from elementary school through high school, and additional aviation career events the organization is working to expand.
Tickets and sponsorships are expected to go on sale soon, with further details to be announced in the coming months, according to both the Airbase and Vintage Aviation News. Those interested can monitor the events page at airbasegeorgia.org.
Why it matters — For Peachtree City residents, the event is both a rare chance to spend an evening among flyable WWII aircraft and a direct investment in local youth aviation education programs.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- Delta Air Lines serves as title sponsor of the Moonlight Swing gala
- The silent auction includes a 'Warbird Pilot for a Day' experience
- Proceeds will help launch a capital campaign for hangar and museum expansion
Reported by vintageaviationnews.com, airbasegeorgia.org
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