The Museum of Flight: Fire Department Day and Wings of Freedom WWII Bomber Tour

Greetings! , Friday, June 25 is the annual King County Fire Department Kid's Day. On this day, kids of all ages can view fire equipment on display and meet the men and women who serve them. Event will be held in the Museum's parking lot from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is FREE to the public. The Collings Foundation's "Wings of Freedom" Tour lands at the Museum on Friday, June 25. For a nominal fee, visitors can tour a Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress or a Consolidated B-24J Liberator. Flight experiences are also available for a donation. For flight reservations call 800.568.8924 or visit collingsfoundation.org. The Wings of Freedom Tour will be at the Museum through Sunday, June 25. The Museum's second annual Spirit of Flight juried photography exhibition opens to the public on Saturday, June 26. The exhibition is comprised of 32 superb photographs from professional and amateur photographers. Check out the Museum's newly re-designed washingtonshuttleboosters.org website! Here you will learn about the Museum's bid for one of the retiring space shuttles, plans for the future space gallery, and how you can join the mission. July is a busy month at the Museum! Check out the calendar below for a look at upcoming events.  Dream, Discover, Soar! Sincerely, The Museum of Flight In This Issue Washington Shuttle Boosters Museum of Flight Store Family Programs June 2010 Events July 2010 Events             Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops   Saturdays and Sundays 11:15 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.   Spy in the Skies! June 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.   Space Shuttle: Goodbye to Atlantis, Endeavour, and Discovery July 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 31 and August 1 This November, the space shuttle Endeavour takes off for the International Space Station on what may be the last ever space shuttle mission. Learn about the history of the space shuttle program, and then make your own space shuttle model!   Happy Birthday Boeing Field! July 24 and 25 Learn about the history and design of Boeing Field. Then become an airport architect and make your own model of this historic aircraft.             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     TTY  1.800.833.6385 June 2010 Events     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.   Spirit of Flight Photography Exhibition Opens Saturday, June 26 See the photos chosen for our second annual juried photography exhibition.   July 2010 Events   Wells Fargo Free First Thursday Thursday, July 1, 5-9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late--and admission is free from 5-9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. "Fighter Pilot - Memoirs of Legendary Ace Robin Olds" Lecture and Book Signing with Christina Olds Saturday, July 3, 2 p.m., Allen Theater A presentation on the personal memoir of the legendary ''triple ace'' American fighter pilot and general officer in the U.S. Air Force, Robin Olds. Christina Olds, author and daughter of the legendary ace, will talk about her father, a larger-than-life hero.   The 27 Flags of the United States Sunday, July 4, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Allen Theater Join members of Skyway Post 9430 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars on our nation's 233rd birthday for a salute to the American flag--all 27 versions that have officially represented the United States over the years.   Chasing Horizons: Women in Aerospace exhibit opening Saturday, July 10, Great Gallery Spanning the Golden Age of Aviation, World War II, and other international conflicts, and higlighting contemporary female pilots, aerobats, engineers and astronauts, Chasing Horizons explores the accomplishments of women who changed the field of flight. The exhibit will feature fascinating images, videos and interactive presentations, as well as women's uniforms from industrial, military, commercial, and sport aviation.   Challenger Learning Center Public Mission Saturday, July 17, 1-3 p.m. 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.    Considering Light Twin Aircraft Performance: The 58P Beech Baron Lecture by Jack Shannon Saturday, July 17, 2 p.m., Allen Theater  General Aviation light twin aircraft provide a wonderful and efficient transportation alternative. Join Jack Shannon and Larry Timmons as they takes the audience on a typical trip he has flown, showing how he uses the aircraft performance numbers provided by the manufacturers in the Flight Manual.   Tip-to-Tail Tour: Blue Angel A-4 Sunday, July 18, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Great Gallery Join Museum Docents for an in-depth look at the Museum's amazing A-4, one our Museum's visitors' favorite jets.   Unlimited Hydroplane Racing in Seattle: Lecture and Book Signing with David Williams Saturday, July 31, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Before we had the Seahawks, Sounder or Mariners, we had the Hydros! In the early 1950s, unlimited hydroplane racing burst on to the scene as Seattle's first professional sport. David Williams will speak on the history of the unlimited hydroplane racing, and how it has been influenced by aviation.