A limited number of free tickets remain for a special June 28 screening of Crosswinds: The Courageous Life of Cornelia Fort, a new documentary that explores the remarkable story of aviation pioneer Cornelia Fort. Presented by the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia—the state’s largest World War II flying museum—the event will take place at 6 p.m. inside the Warbird Museum hangar, located at 1200 Echo Ct., Peachtree City, GA 30269, next to Atlanta Regional Airport – Falcon Field. Reservations can be made at www.cafairbasegeorgia.com.
The documentary, produced by Redwood Educational Technologies, made its debut earlier this year at the National WASP WWII Museum in Sweetwater, Texas. The film brings to life Fort’s passion for flying, her fearless pursuit of excellence, and her place in history as the first female pilot to die on active duty with the U.S. Army during World War II. The evening promises to be more than just a film screening—it will be an immersive 1940s-style movie night. Family-friendly activities will include popcorn, CAF merchandise, dog-tag making, and historical displays by Kelly’s Zeroes and the WASP. Guests will also have the rare opportunity to view a restored Fairchild PT-19 Cornell, the same aircraft model Fort flew during her military service.
Cornelia Fort, born in 1919, made headlines for her heroic experience on December 7, 1941, when she was in the air over Honolulu with a student pilot as the attack on Pearl Harbor unfolded. She later joined the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron (WAFS) in 1942, becoming one of the first female pilots to serve in a military capacity. Tragically, she died in a mid-air collision in 1943 while ferrying an aircraft to Dallas. The film features interviews with Fort’s family members—including nieces Chloe Fort and Leontine Fort Linton Lapointe, and nephew Dudley Fort, Jr.—as well as Cornelia’s great-great-niece, who voices her story. Retired FAA inspector Leslie Sargent, who appears in the film, will be at the event for a post-screening panel discussion with filmmaker Judy S. Miller, founder of Redwood Educational Technologies.
“This film is a tribute to Cornelia’s courage, both as an aviator and as a woman challenging the norms of her time,” said Miller. “Partnering with Airbase Georgia underscores our shared commitment to honoring WWII aviation history.”
“This event reflects our mission to educate, inspire, and honor,” added Airbase Leader Joel Perkins. “By telling Cornelia’s story, we help preserve the legacy of the Greatest Generation.” Following the screening, Crosswinds will be available for streaming at www.stories250.com.
