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Friends & Patrons of the Museum

The Only Surviving School of Its Kind

The No. 1 BFTS Museum is the only surviving physical example of a unique global, national, and regional story — the United States’ role in training Royal Air Force cadets to fly in defense of the United Kingdom against the Axis powers during World War II.

The first of six British Flying Training Schools established in the United States, No. 1 BFTS celebrates not only this piece of our nation’s history but our country’s enduring ties with Canada and the United Kingdom — and the role the community of Terrell played in the program’s success and in the Museum’s continued support.

Your support is crucial to keeping this important piece of our nation’s history, and Terrell’s, alive through artifact preservation, education programs, exhibits, and special events.

Where Your Membership Dollars Go

Your tax-deductible membership lasts a full twelve (12) months, and your membership dollars support a variety of operational needs, such as:

  • Materials for youth and student group tours
  • Design and creation of rotating displays
  • Enhancements to the visitor experience
  • Digitization and preservation of items in the collection
  • Funding support for educational programs and special events
Additionally, 10% of each membership is dedicated to the “Old 42” Stearman maintenance fund. Please contact the Executive Director for details about a separate donation opportunity for the Stearman maintenance program.
Choose your level of support...

Membership Levels

Each Patron level takes its name from the Royal Air Force ranks the cadets who trained at Terrell aspired to. The higher the rank, the deeper your support — and every membership is tax-deductible and runs a full twelve months.

Friends of the Museum

$50/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
Join at $50

Pilot Officer

$100/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
  • $10 gift certificate for the Museum gift shop
Join at $100

Flying Officer Patron

$250/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
  • $25 gift certificate for the Museum gift shop
  • Name on the Flying Officer Patron Board
Join at $250

Flight Lieutenant Patron

$500/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
  • $50 gift certificate for the Museum gift shop
  • Name on the Flight Lieutenant Patron Board
  • Two (2) tickets to any one of the "Conversations with..." events
Join at $500

Wing Commander Patron

$1000/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
  • Choice of two (2) caps with the school patch, two (2) BFTS polo shirts, or one of each
  • Name on the Wing Commander Patron Board
  • Two (2) tickets to any one of the "Conversations with..." events
Join at $1000

Group Captain Patron

$2000/ year
  • Named in the newsletter when joining or renewing your membership
  • Choice of two (2) caps with the school patch, two (2) BFTS polo shirts, or one of each
  • Name on the Group Captain Patron Board
  • Four (4) tickets to any one of the "Conversations with..." events
  • No charge for the use of the Event Rental space in the Museum for a four (4) hour period to host your guests
Join at $2000

The gold braid on each Patron level is the actual Royal Air Force rank insignia an officer of that rank wore on their sleeve.

Join or renew today...

Ways to Join

There are several ways to join or renew your membership with the No. 1 BFTS Museum — pick the one that suits you best.

Join Online

In Person

119 Silent Wings Blvd. Terrell, TX 75160
Wed–Sat, 10am–4pm

By Mail

Send a check payable to No. 1 BFTS Museum
P.O. Box 219, Terrell, TX 75160

Questions?

Give us a call at 972-551-1122

Thank you for standing with the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum!