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| Greetings! ,  The Battle of Britain Remembrance Day program on Sept. 18 has sold out! If you would like to be included on the wait list, please e-mail sewing@museumofflight.org. The Museum offers two additional Battle of Britain programs on Sept. 19 that are free with Museum admission and do not require advanced registration. At 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Join Museum Docent Barry Latter in the Personal Courage Wing's WWII exhibit as he gives a personal tour of the types of aircraft flown in the Battle of Britain. Then at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater, the Museum's resident acting troupe "Amazing Skies Theater" presents the great air battle from the perspective of a family whose lives were forever changed by it in "The Battle of Britain: One Family's Story." Teachers--energize your science and math curriculum with an interdisciplinary workshop on how to bring science alive through simple and effective rocketry activities with our free rocket workshop on Saturday, Sept. 18 from 9 a.m. to The Museum pays tribute to the rich legacy of Latin American women pilots with a special program on Saturday, Sept. 25, "Women Fly! ¡Las Mujeres Vuelan! - Women Pilots of South America" featuring Chilean Air Force pilot Lt. Karina Miranda, the first woman to fly fighter jets for the Chilean Air Force, and pilot Ruth Morlas, an Ecuadorian immigrant and Boeing Company engineer. The program is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Don't forget to register for the popular Spook-tacular Sleepover! On Friday, Oct. 29 join us for a frightful night of family fun with our second annual slumber party after the Museum of Fright. Sleepover is for children ages 7 and up (must be accompanied by adults.) Member admission is $35 for youths, $15 for adults. Non-member admission is $40 for youths, $20 for adults. To register, call 206.764.1384. Space is limited so be sure to sign up soon! Dream, Discover, Soar!
Sincerely, Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager | | | |  Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops Saturdays and Sundays
11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Explore the exciting world of flight in fun hands-on workshops offered every Saturday and Sunday! Family workshops are free with Museum admission and open to all ages (kids six and under should come with an adult helper). | | | | This event is sold out! Please e-mail Sandra Ewing at sewing@museumofflight.org if you would like to be included on the wait list. In remembrance of the 70th anniversary of history's first major battle to be decided purely in the air--the Battle of Britain--The Museum of Flight presents a day of special programs. Presenters include Museum of Flight aviation historians and experts on the history and aircraft of the Battle of Britain. General admission is $10 (does not include Museum admission) and $5 for Museum members. For more information on the day's events, visit www.museumofflight.org/battleofbritain. Tip-to-Tail Tour: Battle of Britain Aircraft Sunday, Sept. 19, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., WWII Gallery Museum docent Barry Latter gives a personal tour of the Personal Courage Wing WWII gallery Battle of Britain exhibit.  Amazing Skies Theater: The Battle of Britain: One Family's Story
Sunday, Sept. 19, 2 p.m., Allen Theater The Museum's resident acting troupe presents the great air battle from the perspective of a family whose lives were forever changed by it.  Smithsonian Museum Day
Museum Day is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Media in which participating museums across the country open their doors for free to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. As a Smithsonian affiliate, The Museum of Flight honors Museum Day tickets for free admission on Sept. 25. For more information, visit www.smithsonian.com. The Museum pays tribute to the rich legacy of Latin American women pilots with a special program featuring Chilean Air Force pilot Lt. Karina Miranda, the first woman to fly fighter jets for the Chilean Air Force, and pilot Ruth Morlas, an Ecuadorian immigrant and Boeing Company engineer. |  Honeywell Aerospace Lecture: Sometimes Eagle's Wings: The Saga of Aérospostale
Lecture and Book Signing with Joy Dunkerley
Saturday, Oct. 2, 2-3 p.m., Allen Theater
Author Joy Dunkerley will present a lecture and book signing about the French airline, Aérospostale. Aéropostale was the world's first intercontinental carrier and a company that catapulted France into the role of the world's aviation leader.
Wells Fargo Free First Thursday
Thursday, Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Once a month, the Museum stays open late--for free! Enjoy Museum exhibits and galleries for free from 5 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will also remain open for the extended hours on this night.  Astronomy Day
Thursday, Oct. 7, 5-9 p.m.
Local astronomy clubs visit the Museum to share their knowledge of the skies. Visitors can also marvel at the wonders of the night sky in the Museum's portable planetarium.
 20th Annual Airline Collectibles Show
Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Skyline Room
Pilot's wings, timetables, postcards, china and more--if it has an airline logo on it, chances are it can be found at the Annual Airline Collectibles Show. More than 500 collectors and dealers from around the world are expected to attend. Show admission is $6 for adults, $4 for children 6-15. Show patrons receive a $2 discount on Museum admission.
For more information, e-mail the Seattle Airline Collectibles Show at info@seattleairlineshow.com or visit www.seattleairlineshow.com
The Museum of Flight Library Book Sale Saturday, Oct. 9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Library/Archives
The bargains are big when the largest aerospace library and archive on the West Coast has a book sale. This annual event offers low prices on thousands of books, magazines, posters and memorabilia--many of them vintage and out of print.  Honeywell Aerospace Lecture: China Clipper, Pan American Airways and Popular Culture Lecture and presentation with Larry Weirather Saturday, Oct. 9, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
The Pan American Airways flying boats of the 1930s and 1940s evoked everything that was luxurious, exotic and glamorous in air travel. Author Larry Weirather will show the many ways--from the movies, books and posters--the Pan Am clipper ships played a part in popular culture.
Pathfinder Awards Banquet Saturday, Oct. 9, 5:30 p.m. The Museum of Flight honors Pacific Northwest individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the aerospace industry with its annual Pathfinder Award. This year's fundraising banquet honors pilot/entrepreneur Clay Lacy, William Boeing Jr. and Suzanna Darcy-Hennemann--the first woman hired by The Boeing Company as a production test pilot.
Tickets are available to the Pathfinder Awards Banquet. For reservations call 206.764.5709.
Seattle Aviation: Lecture and Book Signing with Cory Graff, Steve Ellis and Ed Davies Saturday, Oct 16, 2-3 p.m., Allen Theater
Cory Graff has written several books on aviation and on the history of the Puget Sound area, including "Boeing Field," and the newly-published "The Navy in Puget Sound." Ed Davies has written hundreds of magazine articles and several books about aviation. Steve Ellis is a Seattle native and former journalist. Davies and Ellis coauthored the book, "Seattle Commercial Aviation 1908-1941." This program will bring all the authors together for a wide-ranging program about the fascinating history of aviation in the Seattle area.
The Museum of Fright Family Halloween Event Friday, Oct. 29, 4-8 p.m.
Bring the kids to the Museum as the whole family will be scared silly with safe and fun activities that will leave you in stitches! Enjoy Halloween treats, games and more! Meet  the ghosts of aviation's past and hear the stories of flights long dead and gone. Fun and "dead"ucational activities for the whole family all evening long. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for youth 5-17, free for children 4 and under.
The Museum of Fright Spook-tacular Sleepover
Friday, Oct. 29, 8 p.m. to Saturday, Oct. 30, 9 a.m.
Enjoy a frightful night of family fun at The Museum of Flight! Begin your evening with Museum of Fright activities, then stay after for a spook-tacular slumber party! The Museum of Fright Sleepover includes: a special edition of our Flying Gizmo Show, a chilling flashlight tour of the WWI and WWII galleries, a snack and breakfast. Space is limited. Register by Friday, Oct. 22. For ages 7 and up, accompanied by an adult. Minimum 1 adult per 5 children. All adults must be accompanied by children. Members: $35/youth, $15 adults. Non-members: $40 youth/ $20 adults. To register, call 206.764.1384. For more information contact 206.768.7142 or sleepovers@museumofflight.org. | | | | | | | | |
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