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Greetings!, World War II fighter pilot Joe Moser and the co-author of his biography, Gerald Baron, will be at the Museum on Saturday, May 2 for a program about Moser's incredible wartime experiences. Moser's story of courage, faith and endurance are the portrayed in their book, "A Fighter Pilot in Buchenwald: The Joe Moser Story." The two men will answer audience questions and sign books after the 2 p.m. program.
Joe Moser's story is one of the most remarkable and little known of the war. Moser grew up on a farm near Ferndale, Wash. and became a fighter pilot during World War II. During a mission over France near the end of the war, he narrowly survived bailing out of his P-38 with an engine on fire. Moser was quickly caught by the Germans and put on the very last train out of Paris-just before the Allies entered. He and 167 other Allied flyers were packed into cattle cars for a five- day trip to Buchenwald Concentration Camp on orders from Berlin to be executed. For two months they experienced the camp's atrocities until rescued by the Luftwaffe only four days before their scheduled execution. They were sent to a German prisoner of war camp--the same camp that later became famous for its Allied "great escape." But Moser's near death experiences were not over, next came a "death march" from one camp to another to evade the attacking Russian Army in blizzard conditions. Finally, after six months in several POW camps Moser and his fellow prisoners were liberated by U.S. Army 14th Armored Division.
Also this weekend, visitors can tour or fly aboard Liberty Belle, a newly restored WWII B-17 bomber. The total flight experience takes 45 minutes with approximately half hour in flight. For flight prices, reservations and information, please visit www.libertyfoundation.org. Dream, Discover, Soar! Sincerely, The Museum of Flight | | | May 2009 | | May 2009
 Liberty Belle: B-17 Bomber Flights
Saturday, May 2 - Sunday, May 3 on the Museum RampLiberty Belle, a newly restored World War II B-17 bomber, is making its first visit to Seattle and The Museum of Flight. Flight hours are 10am to 5pm each day. The Liberty Foundation's B-17 Liberty Belle is one of only 14 B-17's that still fly today. The aircraft was built toward the end of the war and was not flown in combat. For prices, reservations and information, please visit www.libertyfoundation.org. Hear some amazing stories by World War II fighter pilot Joe Moser and the co-author of his biography, Gerald Baron. The two men will answer audience questions and sign books after the program.
Bank of America Weekend Family Workshop: Call It Destiny-A Science Lab in Space
Saturdays and Sundays, May 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 and 31 at 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
What would it be like to do science experiments in space? Visitors will learn about the Destiny module-the United States' orbiting laboratory that is a major component of the International Space Station-and then construct their own Destiny module! Wells Fargo Free First Thursday Thursday, May 7, 5 - 9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late-for free! Enjoy the Museum's Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit, flight simulators and more from 5 - 9 p.m. courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.
Space Day
Thursday, May 7, 5 - 9 p.m.
Space Day is an internationally recognized, educational event held on the first Friday in May. The Museum of Flight is celebrating during the Museum's Free First Thursday on May 7 from 5-9 p.m. The Museum's education department will present a variety of fun space-related activities.
Tower Exhibit Reopens
Saturday, May 9
The Museum's Tower exhibit is closed for a month while it is undergoing major revisions. The renovated Tower will open on May 9 with four entirely new exhibits in the alcoves leading to the Tower. These exhibits-created by the Museum staff-will cover the topics of animal flight, the physics of flight, machine flight and weather. The distinctive, semicircular Tower overlooking Boeing Field/King County International Airport will feature enhanced, interactive displays about air traffic control. All of the exhibits are designed to be fun and engaging with interactive displays, dazzling visuals, audio features and short videos.  Amazing Skies Theater Presents "CanadiYanks"
Saturdays, May 16 and 23, 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater
"CanadiYanks" is based upon the true story of Canadian Major Harold E. Hartney, transferred to the American army in 1917 to prepare Yank airmen for service on the Front. It also spins the bittersweet yarn of a young American couple, Malcolm Gunn and Marge Van Sciver, who must confront the worst possible tragedy of war. This, too, is based on a true story.
Music for the show will be sung by the Alpha Singers, a local choral group who have been performing in the Northwest for over 20 years.  The Aluminum Overcast: The EAA B-17 Bomber
Wednesday, May 20 - Monday, May 25 on the Museum Ramp
The Seattle-born B-17 played an important role in World War II and aviation history. For several days in May, the Museum will be proud host of the Experimental Aircraft Association's popular B-17, Aluminum Overcast. Delivered to the U.S. Army Air Corps in May 1945, Aluminum Overcast was too late to see action in World War II. Sold for $750 as military surplus, the airplane served as a cargo hauler, an aerial mapping platform and in pest control. Now, Aluminum Overcast carries the wartime colors of the 398th Bomb Group, serving as a living tribute to World War II aviation.
For flight reservations or more information please call the EAA at 1-800-359-6217, or visit www.b17.org.  Cascade Warbirds Fly-In
Saturday, May 23, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the Museum Parking Lot
Join the Museum for the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-in. Visitors will enjoy the chance to view a wide variety of beautifully restored vintage military aircraft representing several nations' armed forces from World War II through the Vietnam conflict. Operating under the motto "keep 'em flying," the Cascade Warbirds work to preserve history by maintaining important aircraft. A mixture of planes such as a North American T-28 Trojan, DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk, and a Douglas AD-4 Skyraider will participate in the fly-in. In addition, the pilot-owners of these planes will be on-hand to answer questions and share their enthusiasm for these vintage warbirds.
The Cascade Warbirds is an affiliate squadron of the Experimental Aircraft Association's Warbirds of America organization.
 Memorial Day Panel
Sunday, May 24, 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater
A special panel of World War II Tuskegee Airman veterans will be at the Museum to talk about their unique experiences. The panel will be moderated by Bill Holloman, a local Tuskegee Airman and former fighter pilot.
Memorial Day Program Monday, May 26, Noon in the Side Gallery Continuing a tradition first established in 1999, the Museum is pleased to be able to honor those who have given their lives in the service of their country through the Memorial Day Weekend. The Boeing Employees Concert Band will set the stage by performing patriotic music. Museum President and CEO Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar will preside over the ceremony. Our special guests will be several Tuskegee Airmen. Memorial Day Weekend programs are generously supported by the City of Tukwila. Veterans and Active Duty Military receive free admission with identification.
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