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| The Museum of Flight has partnered with the Seattle Opera to offer audiences an historical perspective on the Vietnam era in the opera, "Amelia," with panel discussions featuring American veterans. On April 10, veteran pilots Jim Platt, Doug Clarke and Don Scott will share their experiences in a presentation at the Museum. The program moderator is Steve Slayton, a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.The program is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Join Museum President and CEO Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar for a Yuri's Night celebration on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Dr. Dunbar will speak about the first docking flight of a space shuttle and Mir in 1995. Yuri's Night honors the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, on April 12, 1961, and the first space shuttle flight in 1981. General admission $10, Museum member admission $5. Have you seen our new P-51 yet? Last week, the Museum installed a new P-51D Mustang in the Personal Courage Wing's WWII gallery. Information on the plane can be found on the Museum website and an installation photo gallery has been posted on the Museum Facebook page. We're rolling out the red carpet for true lovers of malted beverages. Join us for the VIP Hops and Props Gourmet Soiree.The Museum has released a limited number of tickets to our this exclusive food and beer pairing event on April 24 from 6-7 p.m. Tickets are $100 each and include admission to the 8th Annual Hops and Props event (7-10 p.m.) Contact Sandra Ewing at sewing@museumofflight.org or 206.768.7221 to reserve your tickets today. Hops and Props has been sold out for weeks, so don't miss this opportunity to attend this popular event! On the radar: Two presentations with Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum space historian Dr. Roger Launius. Check out the calendar below for details. It is the final week to vote for the Museum in Evening Magazine's Best of Northwest Escapes" contest. The Museum is nominated for the "Best Museum" category. Click here to vote! Voting ends on Sunday, April 11. | | | |  Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops Saturdays and Sundays
11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Kites on the Fly! Fisherman's Kites: April 17, 18, 24, 25 Did you know that people have been flying kites for over 2,000 years? Come hear the story of these incredible yet simple flying objects, then make and decorate your own kite to fly at home! Bank of America Weekend Family Workshop: Apollo Program: Splashdown!
Saturdays and Sundays Be a part of an Apollo astronaut recovery mission! Make your own Apollo space capsule, then reenact an Apollo re-entry and splashdown! | | | | Vietnam Panel Discussion II Saturday, April 10, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Veteran flyers from the Vietnam era--Jim Platt, Doug Clarke and Don Scott, with moderator Steve Slayton, will share their experiences in a panel discussion in conjunction with the Seattle Opera's upcoming production of "Amelia," a new work that explores the American experience in Vietnam and our fascination with flight.  Yuri's Night
Monday, April 12, 7 p.m., Allen Theater Join Museum President and CEO Dr. Bonnie J. Dunbar for a Yuri's Night celebration on Monday, April 12 at 7 p.m. Dr. Dunbar will speak about the first docking flight of a space shuttle and Mir in 1995. Yuri's Night honors the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin, on April 12, 1961, and the first space shuttle flight in 1981. Admission is $10 for general public and $5 for Museum members.  "Robots vs. Humans in Spaceflight: Technology, Evolution, and Interplanetary Travel" Lecture by Dr. Roger Launius
Thursday, April 15, 7 p.m. Allen Theater Chair of the Division of Space History, National Air and Space Museum and former Chief Historian at NASA, Roger Launius will make a presentation based on a recent book that explores the history and possible futures for human/robotic spaceflight, "Imagining Space: Achievements, Possibilities, Predictions, 1950-2050." Admission is $10 for general public and $5 for Museum members. "Perspectives on the Past, Present and Future of Human Spaceflight" Lecture by Dr. Roger Launius Saturday, April 17, 2 p.m. Allen Theater Launius will explore the history of spaceflight during the past 50 years and offer comments on the core challenges for future exploration. Those challenges include political will; cheap, reliable access to space; smart robotics; protecting this planet and this species; and exploration of the moon and Mars. The Museum's 8th annual Hops and Props event is sold out. $30 designated driver tickets will be available in the Museum Store the night of the event. Tickets to the VIP Gourmet Soiree are available for $100. Reserve your tickets today be calling 206.768.7221. |  In Search of Amelia Earhart closes Sunday, May 16
Don't miss the final days of the In Search of Amelia Earhart exhibit, which closes on Sunday, May 16. "The Spaceflight Vault - A History of NASA's Manned Missions" Lecture & Book Signing with Mark Mayfield
Sat urday, May 1, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
A child of the 1960s and '70s, Mark Mayfield channeled an obsession with spaceflight into a journalism career that included coverage of the earliest space shuttle flights as a reporter for United Press International. Mark's new book is a retrospective of the first 50 years of human spaceflight. Wells Fargo Free First Thursday
Thursday, May 6, 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 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 6, 5-9 p.m.
Space Day is an internationally recognized educational event held on the first Friday in May. The Museum celebrates during its Free First Thursday on May 6 from 5-9 p.m. The Museum's education department will present a variety of fun, space-related activities.
 USAF Pilot Training in Action - Lecture by Maj. Randall Haskin and T-38
Fly-in
Saturday, May 8, 2 p.m., Allen Theater and East Parking Lot Maj. Haskin is a former employee of The Museum of Flight who now flies F-15s and T-38s for the United States Air Force. He will talk about how the Air Force trains pilots and how that training came to fruition in his missions over Iraq and Afghanistan.  Aluminum Overcast: The EAA B-17 Bomber
Wednesday, May 26-Monday, May 31 on the Museum Ramp
2010 is the 75th anniversary of the first flight of the Boeing B-17. The Seattle-born bomber played an important role in World War II and aviation history. For several days in May, the Museum will be the 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. Museum visitors can tour, or even fly aboard this historic aircraft. For costs, reservations and more information, please call the EAA at 1-800-359-6217 or visit www.b17.org.  Cascade Warbirds Fly-In
Saturday, May 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
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. Planes such as a North American T-28 Trojan, DeHavilland DHC-1 Chipmunk, Cessna O-2 Skymaster 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.
 Tuskegee Airmen Panel: "The Experience of the 332nd Fighter Group in the 15th Air Force"
Sunday, May 30, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
A special panel of World War II Tuskegee Airman veterans will be at the Museum to talk about their experiences flying combat missions during the War. The panel will be moderated by local Tuskegee Airman and former fighter pilot, Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III. Panelists include William M. Wheeler, who flew bomber escort missions over Germany, Yugoslavia, Hungary, Albania and Greece; Roscoe C. Brown - credited with being the first fighter pilot of the 15th Air Force to shoot down a German jet fighter; and Leo R. Gray, who flew combat missions flying P-51s based in Italy.
 Memorial Day Weekend Programs
Monday, May 31, Side Gallery, Noon
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, beginning at noon. 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 ID. | | | | | | | | |
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