In this episode of Learning to Fly, host Bruce Mittman sits down with Rob Collings, CEO and chief pilot of the Collings Foundation and president of the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA. Rob shares the remarkable story of how his family’s foundation grew from a small antique car collection into one of the nation’s premier living heritage organizations, dedicated to preserving and showcasing America’s military and aviation history. From restoring the legendary B-24 Liberator and launching the Wings of Freedom Tour to acquiring more than 200 tanks from famed collector Jacques Littlefield and building the immersive American Heritage Museum, Rob reflects on the passion, perseverance, and purpose he finds preserving these powerful stories. Together, they explore how the museum brings history to life—from World War I trenches to modern-day conflicts—while honoring veterans and reminding visitors of the human cost and technological triumphs that have shaped both our nation and the world.