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Want to know more about your grandfather's Air Force uniform? Have photos of an aircraft you'd like to know more about? Bring your aviation- and space-themed antiques and artifacts and meet with an expert at the Museum's Show & Tell on Saturday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Please note that this event is for historical appraisals only.
 We continue our celebration of the U.S. Naval Aviation centennial on Sunday, July 31, with a Grumman F8F Bearcat and Grumman F7F Tigercat fly-in and with U.S. Navy Rear Adm. James Kelly (Today's Naval Aviation) and historian Ted Young (U.S. Carrier Aviation in WWII.) Please visit our website for more information on the program.
It's almost time for the annual Blue Angels visit! The Blues are scheduled to arrive mid-afternoon on August 2, with flights scheduled August 4 through 7. The flight schedule is included at the end of this newsletter.
In celebration of the Blue Angels visit, the Museum will open one hour earlier, 9 a.m., Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7. And don't forget to check out the Museum Store for great Blue Angels souvenirs!
Blackbird Pilot Brian Shul returns to the Museum August 5 through 7 for his popular "Sled Driver" program. Program begins at 2:30 p.m. each day in the William M. Allen Theater.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Dart, Museum of Flight Membership
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In this "Antiques Roadshow"-style event, the public is invited to bring their aviation-related antiques and artifacts to the Museum to have them identified and described by aerospace curators and experts. Free with admission to the Museum.
The Museum's 2011 celebration of the U.S. Navy's centennial of flight continues with vintage Naval aircraft fly-ins and two lectures throughout the day. |
Thursday, August 4 through Sunday, August 7
The Museum is again the Blue Angels' headquarters during the team's entire Seafair stay for the Boeing Air Show.
Thursday, August 4, 5 to 9 p.m. 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.
Friday, August 5 through Sunday, August 7, 2:30 p.m., Allen Theater
Photographer, author, pilot and showman Brian Shul shares stories and photos from his experience as a "sled driver" -- an SR-71 Blackbird pilot.
Internationally recognized artist Michael Reagan will discuss his mission to produce a portrait of every man and woman to lose his or her life in the war on terror.
Join Museum Docents for a Tip-to-Tail Tour of the A-4.
The eldest son of B-24 bomber pilot Lt. James Keefe, Jr., Keefe recounts his father's WWII experiences as a bomber pilot and POW. |
Blue Angels Week | Boeing Field Schedule |
Wednesday, August 3 through Sunday, August 7 Viewing of ground and flight operations
Thursday, August 4 Team practice between 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Friday, August 5 Team practice 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 6 Seafair Air Show departure, 1 p.m.; return, 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 7 Seafair Air Show departure, 1 p.m.; return, 2:30 p.m.
Please note that this schedule is approximate and subject to change withour notice. Times are for Blue Angels operations at Boeing Field and differ from the official Seafiar Air Show schedule. |
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A Note From Membership... |
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Ticket Discounts
2011 Blue Angels Boeing Air Show Ticket Discount
Members--don't forget that you can receive a discount on general admission tickets to the Boeing Air Show! See the July/August 2011 issue of Aloft for more information.
2011 Abbotsford International Air Show Saturday, August 13, 2011 Museum of Flight Members receive an exclusive discounted rate for the Abbotsford Air Show! Visit clippervacations.com or call 1.800.888.2535 for more information.
Member Events Naval Aviation Exhibit Member Preview Saturday, July 23, 8:30 to 10 a.m. Members and their guests with passes are invited to the opening of our new exhibit celebrating the centennial of Naval aviation. Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony with representatives of the Museum and the Navy. Light refreshments will be served. To RSVP, call 206.764.5711.
Blue Angels Luncheon Friday, August 5 or Sunday, August 7 Open to Member Levels Flight Leader and Above Enjoy a picnic lunch as you watch the Blue Angels take off from our exclusive viewing area on the Museum Balcony! Space is limited. Reservations must be made by August 2 to attend either luncheon. To RSVP, please call 206.764.5711. Please note that there is no reserved parking for this event.
Dawn Patrol | The Lockheed Constellation
Saturday, August 20 Open to Member Levels Flight Leader and Above Join us for a program and tour of the Museum's "Connie" with Bob Bogash. RSVP at 206.764.5711 by August 17 to attend. |
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