Imagine dancing a swing number beneath the wing of a P-51 Mustang. That's the actual pitch for 'Moonlight Swing,' a dinner-dance planned for October 17, 2026, inside the Commemorative Air Force Airbase Georgia hangar in Peachtree City — and it's tied to one of the biggest milestones on the national calendar: the United States' 250th anniversary.
The evening will feature live music by the Peachtree Jazz Edition, a 20-member big band rooted in Peachtree City, performing popular 1940s tunes. Guests will be surrounded by WWII aircraft on the hangar floor — including a P-51 Mustang, an FG-1D Corsair, and an SBD Dauntless — while a catered dinner with a 1940s theme is served. A silent auction featuring warbird artwork rounds out the night, according to both Commemorative Air Force and Vintage Aviation News.
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
Proceeds from the event will support Airbase Georgia's education programs, which serve students from elementary school through high school, and will help fund additional aviation career events, according to both sources covering the announcement.
The Peachtree Jazz Edition is no stranger to the Airbase Georgia hangar — the venue is already among the band's listed performance credits, alongside the Georgia Aquarium, the Fox Theater, Spivey Hall, and the Buckhead Theater, according to The Bash. The 20-member ensemble specializes in swing and Latin jazz from the 1930s and 1940s, plus contemporary tunes, and features vocalist Tish Holley. The group also performs original arrangements by trombonist Bill Greenhaw.
Tickets and sponsorships have not yet gone on sale; organizers say more details will be announced in the coming months. Those interested can monitor the events page at airbasegeorgia.org.
Why it matters — The 'Moonlight Swing' offers Peachtree City residents a rare chance to experience live big-band swing inside a working WWII aircraft hangar, while directly funding local youth aviation education.
⚠ Not yet confirmed
- A specific '25th Anniversary' celebration event for Peachtree Jazz Edition is planned
- detailed band history tracing roots to 1996 Voice of the Southland Band, 2001 reorganization, and musical director since 2019 (unsupported; attributed to unprovided peachtreejazzedition.com)
Reported by thecitizen.com, peachtreejazzedition.com, vintageaviationnews.com, thebash.com, commemorativeairforce.org
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