FARGO, ND – The Fargo Air Museum expands artifact collection with new World War I exhibit titled “The First in the Fight” and a flight helmet for “Blue Angels in Fargo” collection. “The First in the Fight” is now available for public viewing. The flight helmet is set for display beginning Friday, August 22 at 3pm.

“The First in the Fight” centers North Dakotan and western Minnesotans in the World War I air war. Photos, equipment, and personal items belonging to several pilots and mechanics offer a glimpse at the war with a local connection. Printed displays share the influence of Eddie Rickenbacker, Dusty Falkingham, John Donaldson and more. Rounding out the “Blue Angels in Fargo” exhibit is a yellow US Navy flight helmet donation from former commander of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, Captain Brian Kesselring. The helmet joins Blue Angel memorabilia including uniforms and blue helmets from Captain Kesselring and Captain Gil Rud, USN (Ret.).

“We are beyond excited to share these donations and our research efforts with the community so they can learn more about our heroes, past and present, and see some interesting artifacts in the process! The Fargo Air Museum team would like to thank the families of the WWI pilots and mechanics, Captain Kesselring, Dick Walstad, and Major General Michael Haugen (Ret.) for their help in making these exhibit expansions possible.” Visit www.fargoairmuseum.org for additional information.