Bent Wing Flight Services, the lone FBO at Florida’s Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport (FHB), began operations yesterday from its new terminal. Designed to represent a World War II F4U Corsair fighter in honor of the pilots who flew the “Bent Wing Bird” from the Navy training field that later became FHB, it features a nose section, skylight “cockpit,” and tail, as well as the distinctive inverted gull wings that earned the airplane its nickname.

The interior includes a two-story glass-enclosed lobby with a half-scale Corsair replica suspended from the ceiling. Furnished with a custom reception desk crafted from the fuselage and wing flap of a WWII T-6 trainer and aviation-themed leather seating, the terminal offers a comfortable crew lounge with shower facilities, flight planning room, crew cars, two conference rooms, a coffee bistro, car rental, and pilot/gift shop. The location also provides full- and self-service fueling options, hangar space, and concierge service.

“In addition to allowing our operation to provide superb services, the new terminal building distinguishes Amelia Island’s airport as an iconic aviation landmark,” said Brian Echard, the FBO’s owner. “Our goal is to welcome guests with a memorable experience at a first-rate facility during their initial introduction to Amelia Island.”