Originally founded as the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School Museum in 1999, we now operate as the Wings of Honor Museum. We were founded for the purpose of preserving the rich history of the Walnut Ridge Army Flying School, the Marine Corps Air Facility at Walnut Ridge, the War Assets Administration’s Warbird Storage, Sales and Scrapping Facility, and the USAF 725th Radar Squadron; and to remember and honor those civilian and military personnel who served to maintain our freedom.
Museum Goals
To tell the rich history of the WWII Walnut Ridge Army Air Field;
To enlighten our guests about Arkansas’ many vital contributions to WWII;
To provide a visual overview of WWII, the most horrible, destructive war in all of history;
To honor America’s veterans, for they have preserved our Freedom;
To recognize and honor all Arkansas veterans who have served and those who have made the supreme sacrifice for our freedom;
To continually strive to make Our Museum better.
The goal of this film festival is to keep the stories of our veterans, military history, and community contributions alive. To not allow them to simply fade away and be forgotten to time.
We are proud to host this festival at our museum!
Official Selections, Finalists, and Winners will have their films screened at a designated exhibit for the remainder of the year and screened on the event date at our museum for patrons.
Our museum is a non-profit and runs solely based on donations from community members and supporters. Your entry fees will be entered as a donation and a receipt can be provided upon request for tax form retention.
Best Short Film
Best Feature Film
Best Veteran Produced Film
Best Student Produced Film
A film cannot win in more than one category.
*Short films: 1-30 minutes in length. Feature films: 31+ minutes in length.
Winners will also receive a Winner's Certificate and laurels for your film.
Winners will have the option of featuring their film in our museum with a relevant exhibit for one full year.
Winners will also receive a gift box of unique museum gifts from our gift shop.
Each category will have the following tiers.
- Award Winner - 1st Place
- Finalist - 1st Runner Up
- Nominee - Nominated for an Award
- Official Selection - Film was selected for screening and may be considered for award nominations.
- Honorable Mention - Did not qualify for an award, but was worthy of recognition.