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| Have you seen (or heard) the B-17 flying around Seattle this week? The EAA's Aluminum Overcast is here for its annual visit, with flights and ground tours from Wednesday, May 26 to Monday, May 31. Visit www.eaa.org or call 800.359.6217 for flight reservations or information. On Memorial Day, May 31, the Museum honors those who have given their lives in the service of their country with our annual Memorial Day program. The Boeing Employees Concert Band will set the stage by performing patriotic music beginning at noon. The ceremony begins at 1 p.m. in the Side Gallery, with the University of Washington Air Force ROTC "Blue Dragon" Honor Guard presenting he colors. City of Tukwila Mayor Jim Haggerton will take part in the program. Special guests during the ceremony include Tuskegee Airmen veterans Lt. Col. Bill Holloman III, 2nd Lt. William M. Wheeler, Lt. Col. Bob Friend and Lt. Col. Leo R. Gray. An autograph session follows the ceremony. On Sunday, May 30 at 2 p.m. visit the Museum for a Tuskegee Airmen panel "The 332nd Fighter Group (The Red Tails) in the 15th Air Force" moderated by Lt. Col. Holloman, and featuring 2nd. Lt. Wheeler, Lt. Col. Friend and Lt. Col. Gray. Also this weekend, the Cascade Warbirds fly to the Museum on Saturday, May 29, bringing a variety of beautifully restored vintage military aircraft representing several nations' armed forces from WWII through Vietnam. The aircraft will be on view in the Museum's East Parking Lot from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that our free evening in June will be held on Wednesday, June 2 from 5-9 p.m., not the traditional first Thursday evening. We will return to the regular schedule in July. Finally, have you visited WashingtonShuttleBoosters.org yet? The Museum's newly launched website discusses our campaign for one of three retiring Space Shuttles. Read why Washington state would make a great home for the Shuttle, fun Shuttle technology facts, take a sneak peak at the Museum's proposed Space Gallery plans, and find out how you can become a part of Washington Shuttle Boosters by signing our online petition or making a donation toward building our Space Gallery. | | | |  Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops Saturdays and Sundays
11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. Make your own Apollo space capsule, then reenact an Apollo re-entry and splashdown! June 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 26 and 27
Learn about the SR-71--known as the Blackbird--the most amazing spy plane to ever take to the skies. Then make your own SR-71 model. Incredible Edible, Candy-Dandy, Wonderful Wible Plane and High Flying Fathers' Day Fun Flyer Fest! Visitors can make a version of the "sweetest" plane in our collection, the wible plane. While you may have a difficult time flying an edible airplane, Fathers' Day will still soar at the Museum with some old fashioned paper airplane building fun! | | | | A full-scale model of NASA's next Mars rover, Curiosity--also known as the Mars Science Laboratory--is on loan from NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory for the month of May. Curiosity is the size of a compact car, making it the largest--and most advanced--Mars rover yet. It is scheduled to be launched to the Red Planet in fall 2011. 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. During its visit, 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. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be an astronaut? Here is your chance to find out! Sessions are for participants 10 and up--under 16 years of age requires adult supervision. Sessions are $10/participant (non-participating adults are free.) Pre-registration is required. To register call 206.764.1384 or e-mail education@museumofflight.org  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; Leo R. Gray, who flew combat missions flying P-51s based in Italy; and Robert J. "Bob" Friend, who after the war became an Assistant Deputy of Launch Vehicles for programs including the Titan, the Atlas and the Space Shuttle.  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. 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. | Wells Fargo Free First Wednesday Wednesday, June 2, 5-9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late-for free! Enjoy the Museum's exhibits and more from 5-9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Café will remain open for the extended hours on this night. Please note that the date for our free admission evening is on the first Wednesday instead of the regularly scheduled first Thursday for the month of June. We will return to the regular schedule in July. The American Fighter Aces Association is honored to sponsor a panel of aces and combat pilots to share the stories of heroism. Panelists include USAF Col. Art Jeffrey--with 14 aerial combat victories, and USAF Col. C.E. Anderson--with over 16 aerial combat victories. Also on the panel is USAF pilot Al Jones, who was a volunteer American pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Air Force, piloting 40 bombing mission for the RAF before flying for the U.S. Air Force.
 B-17 Hangar Dance Gala
Saturday, June 12, 7 p.m. Celebrate the 75th anniversary of the B-17 Flying Fortress during our Hangar Dance Gala. Jump into the spirit of the '30s and '40s during an exciting evening with big band music by the Jimmy Dorsey and Harry James Orchestras. The Museum's B-17 will also be on view for event. Vintage civilian or military attire encouraged!
For ticket information call 206.764.5709 or visit the gala website.
 Exhibit Opening Chasing Horizons--Women in Aerospace
June 19 - Nov. 7, Great Gallery Beginning with pioneer French aeronaut Elisabeth Thible, who in 1784 became the first woman to fly in a balloon, and continuing through aviation's Golden Age, World War II and other international conflicts, to contemporary female fighter pilots, aerobats, engineers and astronauts, Chasing Horizons explores women who have made contributions to the field of aviation. The exhibit will feature artifacts, including uniforms, from women in industrial, military, commercial and sport aviation, as well as images, videos, and interactive activities.  American Heroes Air Show
Saturday, June 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. East Parking Lot Learn how helicopters play an important role in law enforcement, fire service, public safety, communications, national defense and homeland security. The American Heroes Air Show features static displays, special presentations and entertainment. Representatives from many organizations including local flight schools, Border Patrol, Search & Rescue units and the U.S. Coast Guard will be available to answer questions. The helicopters will arrive between 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Come early to see them land. For more information, visit heroes-airshow.com.  Aviation Learning Center Public Mission
Saturday, June 19, 1-3 p.m. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a pilot? Here is your chance to find out! Sessions are for participants 10 and up--under 16 years of age requires adult supervision. Sessions are $10/participant (non-participating adults are free.) Pre-registration is required. To register call 206.764.1384 or e-mail education@museumofflight.org. 
Sunday, June 20, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Our friends at Bartell Drugs once again make the Museum the place to take Dad on his special day by sponsoring free admission for fathers all day long! The Museum chips in with a full day of special family activities. Stop by your neighborhood Bartell Drugs starting in early June to pick up the coupon for Dad's free admission.  Fire Department Day
Friday, June 25, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. East Parking Lot
The King County Fire & Life Safety Association hosts the annual King County Fire Department Day at the Museum. Kids of all ages can view fire equipment on display and meet the men and women who serve them. Visitors will have the opportunity to climb aboard a fire engine, see how tall an aerial ladder extends, talk with firefighters and department personnel, and learn fire and life safety skills through fun activities. This exciting summer event is fun and educational!  Wings of Freedom WWII Bomber Tour
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 25 - 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Join the Museum as the Collings Foundation's "Wings of Freedom" Tour lands at Boeing Field, providing Museum visitors the unique chance to experience both of the American heavy bombers that helped win World War II. Flights and ground tours are available on the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress and the Consolidated B-24J Liberator. Flight training is offered in a P-51C Mustang.
For flight reservations, call 800.568.8924 or visit collingsfoundation.org. | | | | | | | | |
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