SEATTLE — The steady rumble of World War II airplanes will resonate at The Museum of Flight June 23-25, while a group of four historic aircraft from the Collings Foundation Wings of Freedom Tour is based at the museum on Boeing Field. Ground tours are free for veterans. Reservations are suggested for rides in the B-17 Flying Fortress, […]
Museums
A private tour of the Memphis Belle restoration
By LARRY STENCEL I was privileged to be selected for a private guided tour of the National Museum of the United States Air Force restoration hangars in May 2017. The centerpiece of current work is the restoration of the famous B-17F, “Memphis Belle,” which is slated for permanent display on the 75th anniversary of its […]
World premiere of new Bob Hoover movie slated
DAYTON, Ohio – The world premiere of “R.A. Hoover – The Gift” will be held June 22 at the Air Force Museum Theatre located at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Sean D. Tucker, world-champion aerobatic pilot and a friend of Mr. Hoover, will be in attendance to share personal stories and insights. […]
Museum to celebrate Armed Forces Day
On Saturday, May 20, 2017, Minter Field Air Museum in Shafter, California, will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to celebrate Armed Forces Day. Officials note there will be free admission to the museum for everyone. The first 50 visitors on Armed Forces Day will also receive free homemade ice cream, cookies and punch.
Upgrades begin at New England Air Museum
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Work has begun on major improvements at the New England Air Museum adjacent to Bradley International Airport. The $1.9 million project includes creating mezzanines in two of the aircraft hangars. Complete with staircases and elevators, they will provide amazing vistas over the museum’s aircraft collections and provide much needed space for additional exhibits, […]
Flying Heritage Collection expands
SEATTLE – Paul G. Allen’s Flying Heritage Collection will add a third hangar and introduce more than 40 artifacts this year – making it the largest operational military vehicle and warbird collection on the west coast. With the expansion also comes a new name: Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. “Since it’s opening in 2008, our mission […]
Revisiting the Golden Age of Aviation
CONCRETE, Washington — Some of America’s rarest vintage aircraft from the 1920s to the 1950s are still flying around this small town in the North Cascade Mountains, sharing airspace with resident eagles. Honoring those decades of America’s “Golden Age of Aviation,” the North Cascades Vintage Aviation Museum showcases dozens of relics restored to their original flying […]
CAF Dixie Wing Warbird Museum celebrates 30 years
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. — Two restored World War II aircraft have taken flight as the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Dixie Wing Warbird Museum celebrates its 30th anniversary. Sixteen years of restoration work by the Wing’s volunteers has brought a Bell P-63A-6 Kingcobra back to flying status, more than 40 years after it last flew. Also, a […]
Women Take Flight
WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — The New England Air Museum will re-launch its annual Women Take Flight Day on Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in commemoration of Women’s History Month. Visitors of all ages are invited to celebrate women’s contributions to aerospace history through special events, hands-on activities, and three special guest speakers […]