Community Benefits:  The Heritage Flight Museum is a world class Aviation Museum of aircraft that are preserved in flying condition and regularly flown.  As such it is a very unique and prestigious community asset.  Having the Heritage Flight Museum in Whatcom County would bring several benefits to the community.  Some of those benefits are:

1. Community image and a community asset

   1. National exposure of Bellingham and Whatcom County as a vibrant community that is strongly oriented towards growth and education with the wisdom to honor and preserve its heritage.

   2. Preservation and display of the communities aviation heritage.

   3. A museum for the community.

   4. An industry attracting community asset.

   5. National recognition within the aviation community.

2. Education and activity

   1. An educational family activity.

   2. A community education asset.

   3. A youth career pursuit motivator.

   4. A focal point and motivator for the pursuit of aviation related education.

   5. A motivator for all ages for the pursuit of aviation related interests.

3. Revenue generator, enhancer and builder

   1. Increased revenue activity at the airport.

   2. Major marketing aid in attracting tourists and industry to Whatcom County.