The Museum of Flight: History and Development of the T-6 with Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn

The Museum's Senior Curator, Dan Hagedorn, is the author of "the definitive history" of the World War II-era training aircraft, the North American T-6. Hagedorn will share his deep passion and extensive knowledge of this classic airplane in a program at the Museum at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21. Weather-permitting, at least one T-6 will be flown to the Museum for display in the parking lot. The presentation is the first in a new series of up-close "briefings" in the Museum's replica World War II Quonset hut located in the J. Elroy McCaw Personal Courage Wing. The program is followed by a question and answer session and book signing.  There is still time to register for the Challenger Learning Center public mission on Saturday, Nov. 28, from 1 - 3 p.m. Click here for more information.  On the Radar: Great Arctic Adventure Take 2, Wright Spirit and more! See the calendar below for details.  Dream, Discover, Soar!  Sincerely, The Museum of Flight In This Issue In Search of Amelia Earhart Museum of Flight Store Family Programs November 2009 Events December 2009 Events           Aviation Learning Center and Challenger Learning Center Public Missions   Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a pilot or an astronaut? Here is your chance! The Museum is now offering public missions in our flight and space simulations. For program information and schedule, click here.       Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops   Saturdays and Sundays 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.    Trailblazers in Aviation: Amelia Earhart Nov. 21, 22, 28 and 29 Learn about Amelia and the aviator gear she wore in her famous flights, then make a pair of aviator goggles and an aviator scarf!   21st Century Airships Dec. 5, 6, 19 and 20 Overshadowed by the airplane, the airship--a rigid or semi-rigid balloon, powered by engines--has a colorful history. Learn about these fascinating machines and then design your own airship!   Wright Spirit Dec. 12 and 13 Learn how the Wright brothers solved the problem of controllable flight. Then make a model of one of their aircraft designs!   Winter Break Blast Off! Dec. 26 - 30 | Noon - 3 p.m. Gliders, helicopters or rockets--what will it be? Join us for daily aviation themed activities during the holiday break.           CONTACT INFORMATION   The Museum of Flight  206.764.5720, email   Membership  206.764.5711, email   Volunteering  206.768.7179, email   Giving  206.768.7162, email   Education 206.768.7116, email   Museum Store 206.764.5704, email November 2009 Events   History and Development of the T-6 with Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn Saturday, Nov. 21, 2 p.m., PCW WWII, Quonset Hut  Dan Hagedorn, a world-recognized North American T-6 historian, will brief you on one of the most advanced pilot training aircraft used by the Allies during WWII.   History and Development of the Corsair with Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn Saturday, Nov. 28, 2 p.m., PCW WWII, Quonset Hut Dan Hagedorn will take an up-close look at the design, development and missions of this well-known WWII Navy and Marine Corps fighter aircraft.     December 2009 Events   Great Arctic Air Adventure, Take 2 Saturday, Dec. 5, 2 p.m., Allen Theater On Aug. 2, 2008, Seattle pilots Mark Schoening and Doug DeVries departed for a 10,000-mile circumnavigation of Canada via the famed Northwest Passage, flying de Havilland Beaver floatplanes. Hear about their exciting adventure during this public program.    Wright Spirit Holiday Celebration Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Celebrate the Wright brothers' first flight, along with the spirit of the season! Santa arrives by helicopter at 10 a.m. and he and Mrs. Claus visit children in the Great Gallery until 2 p.m. Enjoy holiday music, activities and discounted Museum gift memberships throughout the day.     American Fighter Aces Panel Saturday, Dec. 12, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Naval aviators Capt. Donald "Flash" Gordon, Cmdr. Ralph E. Foltz and Air Force Capt. Everett "Bud" Miller share their stories about World War II air combat in the Pacific and European theaters of the war.   AIAA Lecture | Scott Eberhardt: Fighter Performance and Technology during WWI Saturday, Dec. 19, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Dr. Eberhardt will present a retrospective analysis of The Museum of Flight's collection of WWI fighters.