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Greetings!,
This Saturday, May 16, the Museum's Amazing Skies Theater presents "CanadiYanks." "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. The show is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Music for the show will be sung by the Alpha Singers, a local choral group who has been performing in the Northwest for over 20 years. Also be sure to visit the Museum to see the newly remodeled Tower at Boeing Field exhibit! The exhibit features enhanced, interactive displays about air traffic control from both a pilot's and controller's point of view. There are also four new exhibits about Animal Flight, Weather and Flight, Physics of Flight and Flying Machines. | | | May 2009 | | | May 2009
Bank of America Weekend Family Workshop: Call It Destiny-A Science Lab in Space
Saturdays and Sundays, May 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!  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. Saturday, May 30, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Parking Lot Once again, the Museum invites you to look to the skies when up to 25 vintage planes of the Puget Sound Antique Aircraft Club fly in to the Museum. See airplanes such as the Stinson 108, the Interstate Cadet, the Bellanca and many more up close. You can also meet and chat with the pilots of these beautifully restored airplanes. The pilots will be on hand all day, but come early to see the eye-catching fly in. | | | 
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