Friday, May 1, 2009

USAF Museum - News and Notes: May 2009

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May 2009

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Aviation history comes to life

Night at the Air Force Museum set for May 15

Night at the Air Force MuseumThe National Museum of the United States Air Force has announced plans for a number of engaging activities as part of its new event -- Night at the Air Force Museum from 6-10 p.m. on Friday, May 15. The evening's FREE activities include cockpit look-ins, hands-on activities, IMAX films, and Morphis MovieRides, all in addition to seeing aviation history come alive. Join us for this exciting event and discover the source behind this evening of "life" at the museum!
Click here to find out about other activities that will take place throughout the evening.


Band pays tribute to Glenn Miller

Performance scheduled for May 16

Glenn Miller ConcertJoin the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight for an evening of music as it presents the annual "Glenn Miller Tribute" outdoor concert on May 16 at 6 p.m. The concert will take place outside the museum's Modern Flight Gallery, and visitors are asked to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Click here for more information on this and other 2009 concerts.


Learn how to land model aircraft

Educational activities for all on May 16

Family DayThe museum's popular monthly Family Day is scheduled for 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 16. This month, commemorate the anniversary of Charles Lindbergh's famous transatlantic flight by trying your hand at landing a model aircraft. Visitors also can participate in aviation-related demonstration stations, storytime and an Aerospace Adventure. Activities are located throughout the museum's galleries. Click here for more Family Day information.


CIA Intelligence Officer to speak

Special Appearance by Dr. Timothy Castle on May 27

Dr. Timothy CastleDr. Timothy Castle will present "Reflections on Heroism at Lima Site 85" during this month's Wings & Things Guest Lecture on May 27 at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Castle is a career intelligence officer with wide-ranging Asia experience, including two wartime tours in Southeast Asia. He currently directs CIA efforts to develop lessons learned on counter-terrorism and military programs and has been a frequent traveler to the warzone. Dr. Castle's special appearance is free and open to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Click here to read Dr. Castle's biography.


Featured exhibit of the month

Escape and Evasion exhibit to open May 10

Capt. Jack Ilfrey, an ace who ended the war with eight victories, twice escaped capture.Air operations during World War II were often conducted far behind enemy lines, and thousands of U.S. Army Air Forces Airmen evaded capture after they were brought down. Some of those who were captured escaped from prison camps and made their way back to Allied territory. Escape and evasion during WWII demanded skill and courage to return with honor, and a new exhibit dedicated to telling this story will open to the public on May 10 in the museum's Air Power Gallery. The exhibit contains artifacts such as handmade escape tools, false IDs, button compasses, and escape and evasion maps.


B-2 stealth bike on display

Bike will be on display May 2-28 in Cold War Gallery

B-2 stealth bikeAs part of the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will display a special B-2 stealth bike next to its B-2 aircraft in the museum's Cold War Gallery, May 2-28. Northrop Grumman, the Air Force's B-2 prime contractor, commissioned Orange County Choppers, Newburgh, N.Y., to design and build the B-2 bomber-themed motorcycle to serve as a visual center-piece for its year-long series of B-2 anniversary events. Click here for more information.


This month in USAF history

May 5, 1966

A-1E SkyraiderOn this date, U.S. Air Force A-1E "Skyraider" pilots flew their first strikes against targets in North Vietnam. You can see the Douglas A-1E "Skyraider" and learn more about this aircraft in the Modern Flight Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (Information provided by Air Force Historical Studies Office)

In this issue

Night at the Air Force Museum

Band Concert

Family Day

Dr. Castle Lecture

Featured Exhibit

B-2 Stealth Bike

USAF History

On the Radar

IMAX® Schedule


On the radar

Daily · USAF Heritage Tour

May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 · Behind the Scenes Tours

May 10 · Escape and Evasion exhibit opens

May 15 · Night at the Air Force Museum


May 16 · Family Day

May 16 · USAF Band of Flight Glenn Miller

Tribute Concert

May 27 · Wings & Things Guest Lecture


IMAX® schedule

Space Station · 11 a.m. daily

Fighter Pilot · Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily

The Magic of Flight · 1 p.m. daily

Straight Up: Helicopters in Action · 3 p.m. daily

Deep Sea · 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday

For ticket prices and to confirm show times, visit www.afmuseum.com.


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