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1940’s ball slated at Boulder Airport

By Janice Wood · April 27, 2011 ·

A 1940’s USO style show will be part of a World War II-era ball at the Boulder Airport in Colorado.

Enjoy a night of dancing with World War II planes/flybys, military vehicles, re-enactors and The Hot Tomatoes, a 1940’s big band under the nose of a World War II bomber. Enter the “Authentic Attire” costume contest and crowing of the King and Queen of the Ball with Fox 31’s Dan Daru. Also with a World War II parachute jump and re-enactment, Boulder Swing Dance, swing dancing lessons and aerialists. Wine, champagne, beer and cocktail bar. Food available for purchase. Plane rides available. This event is a national fly-in. Tickets are $30, $35 at the door.

For more information: 1940sBall.org

 

 

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Janice Wood is editor of General Aviation News.

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