Wednesday, April 20, 2011

"Rosie the Riveter" and Flight Attendant Day 2011

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  This Saturday, April 23, Seattle's acclaimed 5th Avenue Theatre brings its Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company to the Museum for a special performance of its new musical "Rosie the Riveter," telling the story of the heroic women of the WWII workforce. The presentation is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater.
  In honor of the first flight attendant, Ellen Church, 81 years of flight attendant service, Saturday, April 30 is Flight Attendant Day at the Museum. We celebrate the day with the return of our Style in the Aisle flight attendant panel discussion where current and former flight attendants will tell their stories of the exciting early days of serving the public and seeing the world. The program is at 2 p.m. in the Allen Theater. Admission to current and former flight attendants is free on this day. Just bring proof of profession--badge, wings, or even wear your uniform! 
  Members -- you are invited to join us for our annual meeting on Tuesday, April 26. The program is at 4 p.m. in the Allen Theater. Also, please note that the May/June Aloft magazine is currently in production, and will be delivered a few days later than normal. May events at the Museum are included in the calendar below.
  On Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, the Museum is holding a garage sale. Office furniture, tools, theater equipment and more will be on sale, with all proceeds supporting Museum operations.
  Registration for our 2011 Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) summer camp is underway! Check out the ACE page on our website for information on how to register your child. ACE is accredited by the American Camp Association.
  Sincerely,
Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager 
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Annual Meeting
Tuesday, April 26, 4 p.m., Allen Theater
Museum members are invited to join us in the theater for our Annual Meeting.

Exhibit Opening: Holtgrewe World War I Model Exhibit
Saturday, May 21, 8:30-10 a.m., Personal Courage Wing WWI Gallery
Members and their guests (with guest passes) are invited to join the Museum and Dr. H. Logan Holtgrewe unveil the new collection of 1/48-scale models of WWI aircraft. Coffee, hot chocolate, juice and donuts will be served. Please RSVP to rsvp@museumofflight.org or call 206.768.7171.


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April 2011 Events

"Rosie the Riveter" by the 5th Avenue Theatre
 Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
Seattle's acclaimed 5th Avenue Theatre brings its Adventure Musical Theatre Touring Company to the Museum for a special performance of its new musical, "Rosie the Riveter," telling the story of the heroic women of the WWII workforce.

Museum Garage Sale
Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Office furniture, tools, theater equipment, and more! The Museum is holding a garage sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 with proceeds supporting Museum operations.

Flight Attendant Day
Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
In honor of the first flight attendant, Ellen Church, and 81 years of flight attendant service, admission to all current and former flight attendants is free! Just bring proof of profession--badge, wings, or even wear your uniform!

Style in the Aisle Panel Discussion
 
Saturday, April 30, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
Current and former flight attendants tell their stories of the exciting early days of serving the public and seeing the world. An audience question-and-answer session will follow the discussion.

May 2011 Events

Museum Garage Sale
Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Office furniture, tools, theater equipment, and more! The Museum is holding a garage sale on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1 with proceeds supporting Museum operations.
  
Free First Thursday, Sponsored by Wells Fargo
Thursday, May 5, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum-wide
Once a month, the Museum stays open late--for free! Enjoy Museum exhibits and galleries from 5 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo.
  
Space Day
Thursday, May 5, 5 to 9 p.m., Museum-wide
Space Day celebrates the extraordinary achievements, benefits and opportunities specific to the exploration of space. The Museum offers a galaxy of space-related activities during Free First Thursday.
  
Naval Aviation Centennial Day sponsored by Honeywell
Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Museum-wide
The Museum celebrates the U.S. Navy's 100th year of aviation with a full day of special activities sponsored by Honeywell. In addition to the lectures listed below, there will be a Grumman F7F Tigercat and F8F Bearcat fly-by at 10:30 a.m. The planes will be on static display the rest of the day.
  
Naval Aviation Lecture - Grumman Big Cats-Navy Fighters from Hellcats to Bearcats with David Lednicer
9 a.m., Allen Theater
Aeronautical engineer David Lednicer's presentation looks at the evolution of land- and sea-based Navy aircraft in the 1930s and during World War II, culminating with the awesome piston-powered airplanes that entered service shortly after World War II, including the Tigercat and Bearcat. Program attendees will have exclusive access to the Museum's second floor viewing porch to watch the Grumman aircraft fly-bys following the lecture.

Naval Aviation Panel Presentation - World War II Navy Fighter Aces
2 p.m., Allen Theater
Three U.S. Navy fighter pilots who became aces flying combat missions during World War II will share their experiences during this Navy Day presentation. Lt. Tilman Pool scored six aerial combat victories, Lt. Cmdr. Charles "Billy" Watts scored 8-3/4 victories and Lt. Cmdr. Fred Dungan achieved ace status with seven victories.
  
Angle of Attack: An Aerodynamic Kinship between Exotic Automobiles and Aircraft
Saturday, May 14, noon to 3 p.m.

This event, organized by a student from Aviation High School, will demonstrate the aerodynamic similarities between exotic automobiles and aircraft. The regional exotic car community will be displaying a large variety of exotic and rare automobiles, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche, Tesla, Aston Martin, Maserati, and one of the world's fastest production cars, the Ultimate Aero. Over 30 exotic automobiles will be on display for a limited time in the Museum's parking lot. This event will not only showcase these incredible machines but it will also benefit The Animal Aid & Rescue Foundation and the Seattle Animal Shelter. These organizations will have booths set up to accept donations in the form of new, unopened pet food. The exhibition is free to the public; admission to The Museum of Flight is separate from this event.
  
For a preview of the event, visit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvifR8SiqOU
  
Norris will share his behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and unexpected problems associated with recording the evolving history of Boeing's newest twin-aisle airliner. His talk will include an overview of the development of his book, "Boeing 787 Dreamliner."
  
New Exhibit: Holtgrewe World War I Model Aircraft Collection
Saturday, May 21, Personal Courage Wing, WWI exhibit
This new exhibit of 152 astonishingly detailed models of 1/48-scale WWI aircraft were handmade by Dr. Logan Holtgrewe, including a 13-foot long Zeppelin. Holtgrewe previously crafted the 1/72-scale models in the WWII gallery.
  
The History of Lighter than Air in War and Peace
Saturday, May 21, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
Airship historian Dr. Horst Schirmer will give a presentation on the history of Zeppelin dirigibles. Schirmer has nurtured a life-long interest in airship history, and he is possibly the only person still alive who flew on the ill-fated Hindenberg.
  
Aluminum Overcast: EAA B-17 Bomber Fly-In
Wednesday, May 25 through Monday, May 30
The Experimental Aircraft Association's B-17 makes its annual Museum visit for bomber rides and ground tours May 26-30.

For prices, reservations and more information, please call the EAA at 1-800-359-6217 or visit  www.b17.org
  
Cascade Warbirds Fly-In
Saturday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Museum of Flight hosts the annual Cascade Warbirds Fly-in of vintage military airplanes on Saturday, May 28. A wide variety of restored planes representing several nations' armed forces from World War II through the Vietnam conflict will be on view in the Museum parking lot 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The pilot/owners of the planes will be on hand to answer questions and share their enthusiasm for these vintage warbirds. The aircraft will arrive between 8 and 9 a.m. Viewing the planes is free. 

Tuskegee Airmen Panel
Sunday, May 29, 2 p.m., Allen Theater
Tuskegee Airman veterans Capt. George Hickmann, Lt. Col LeRoy Gillead and Lt. Col. Ed Drummond will share their experiences during this 2 p.m. panel.

Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 30, noon, Side Gallery
The Boeing Employees Concert Band will set the stage by performing patriotic music. At 1 p.m., Museum President and CEO Doug King will preside over a ceremony with Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton. Other special guests include Tuskegee Airmen Hickmann, Gillead and Drummond.  


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