The Boeing Bee is on view at the Museum!

The Boeing Bee has arrived! This morning, our crew moved the B-17 to its summertime home on the Museum's East Lawn. The Bee will be on view for a limited time - don't miss the opportunity to see this historic aircraft!   Join us in celebrating the B-17 and the 95th anniversary of the Boeing Company during our Heroes of the Homefront celebration on Saturday, July 16. The day includes a visit from a WWII reenactment crew,  swing dance lessons, drawings for tours of the Boeing Bee, special presentations and a fly-in with a B-25 and P-51.    From 6 to 10 p.m. on July 16, the Harry James Orchestra, directed by Fred Radke, featuring Gina Funes, will perform for our Hangar Dance party celebrating the B-17... and presale tickets are only $17!    Our annual 27 Flags presentation by members of Skyway Post 9430 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is on Monday, July 4. Celebrate our nation's birthday with a salute to all 27 versions of the flag that have represented our country, starting with the 13-star flag authorized by Congress in 1777. This program is only the beginning of a summer of great activities throughout the Museum. Check out the calendar to see what else is in store!    Dream, Discover, Soar! -The Museum of Flight

Free Museum Of Flight Admission on Saturday, April 16

While the Museum will not be the home of one of NASA's retiring space shuttles, we're excited to announce that the Museum is the future home of NASA's full-fuselage trainer (FFT). This one-of-a-kind educational artifact will allow our visitors to walk inside and see where every space shuttle astronaut trained. The FFT will be a part of our new Space Gallery, which we anticipate opening in Spring 2012.    We want to extend our gratitude to the community for their continued support of the Museum, so on Saturday, April 16, Museum admission is free from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There are many exciting plans for the Museum's future, and we couldn't do it without all of you!       At 2 p.m. on April 16, Sam Howe Verhovek, author of  "Jet Age: The Comet, the 707 and the Race to Shrink the World" joins Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 training instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi for a presentation in the William M. Allen Theater.    And on April 17, Museum Docents will present a "Tip-to-Tail" discussing the beginning of human space flight in our Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. The tours will begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.      Sincerely, Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager  In This Issue Museum of Flight Store A Note From Membership April 2011 Events May 2011 Events Family Programs A Note From Membership... 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. 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 April 2011 Events Educator Open House Thursday, April 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Educators are invited to an exclusive open house, where they can meet senior curator Dan Hagedorn, tour the Museum's galleries with our world-class Docent corps, and see the great education programs the Museum has to offer. Space is limited. Please RSVP to education@museumofflight.org by April 8 if you would like to attend. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World  Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Featuring author Sam Howe Verhovek, Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 Training Instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi. Tip-to-Tail Tour: The Beginning of Human Space Flight Sunday, April 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Space Exhibit Join Museum Docents for a Tip-to-Tail Tour of the Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. "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 DayThursday, 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 Thurday.    Naval Aviation Centennial Day sponsored by HoneywellSaturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 3:30 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 lectures, 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.    Royal Aeronautical Society Lecture: 787 Dreamliner--The Story Behind the Story with Journalist and Author Guy NorrisTuesday, May 17, 7 p.m., Allen Theater 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 CollectionSaturday, 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-InThursday, May 26 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  http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=xjeu6ubab&et=1105163230487&s=55394&e=001yMOfkpuw-irjKlBqfhqKmKB_aG2OCLIKWx7ZWYGpL7R3NtYh9x6-i_c7zAemSe5zCk-xD0zvfB-opcupfBbkGs_y_ekVaTPkCrxWIVlrT-c=    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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Museum of Flight hosting shuttle announcement broadcast - Seattle PI | Seattle’s Museum of Flight will host a live broadcast of NASA’s announcement next Tuesday of who will get retiring space shuttle orbiters, the museum announced Thursday. The Museum of Flight is one of 27 sites around the country competing to be the home of the shuttle orbiters Atlantis, Endeavour and Enterprise (which was used to test atmospheric flight) after the retirement of the shuttle fleet later this year...

Astronaut John Glenn on the Future of Space Programs - PopSci | John Glenn's biography reads like that of a superhero: first American to orbit Earth, then a United States senator and eventually the oldest person to go into space. So when PM ran into him at a recent gathering at Ohio State University (home of the John Glenn School of Public Affairs), we couldn't help but ask him his thoughts on the current space program and America's world standing...

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Upcoming Events at The Museum of Flight

There's a lot happening at the Museum in the next few weeks. A complete calendar is included below, but here are some of the highlights: Our annual Hops and Props event is this Saturday, April 9. Tickets to the event have been sold out for weeks, but we will offer the $30 Designated Driver tickets in the store the night of the event. A huge thank you to this year's sponsors, The Boeing Co., Full Throttle Bottles, Odom Corporation, and Puget Sound Energy, our VIP event host Charlie Finkel from Pike Brewing Co., and all of the participating brewers! In celebration of the 50th anniversary of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin becoming the first human in space and the 30th anniversary of the first space shuttle flight, STS-1 Columbia, we're hosting several programs on April 12. Activities include tours of our Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit and a screening of "First Orbit" a new film shot entirely in space to celebrate the Yuri's pioneering first orbit of the Earth. The screening is part of a special global premiere of the film.  April 12, is also the day that NASA is expected to announce where the retiring space shuttle orbiters will go; a decision we've been eagerly awaiting for months. If you haven't yet, please check out www.washingtonshuttleboosters.org to sign our petition and find out why "There's no better Space on earth" than The Museum of Flight to be the home of one of the orbiters. Educators are invited to an evening open house at the Museum on Thursday, April 14 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Walk among fabulous flight attendant fashions in our Style in the Aisle exhibit, meet Senior Curator Dan Hagedorn, tour the Aviation and Challenger Learning Centers, try your hand at mechanics in the Robot Garage and much more! Space is limited. To RSVP, e-mail education@museumofflight.org.    Finally, we have two public programs the weekend on April 16-17. On April 16, Sam Howe Verhovek, author of  "Jet Age: The Comet, the 707 and the Race to Shrink the World" joins Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 training instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi for a 2 p.m. presentation in the Allen Theater. And on April 17, Museum Docents will present a "Tip-to-Tail" discussing the beginning of human space flight in our Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. The tours will begin at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.      Sincerely, Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager  In This Issue Washington Shuttle Boosters April 2011 Events A Note From Membership Family Programs 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 April  2011 Events Free First Thursday, Sponsored by Wells Fargo Thursday, April 7, 5-9 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. Hops and Props 2011  Saturday, April 9, 7-10 p.m. The Museum's annual gourmet brew fundraiser has become one of Seattle's most anticipated events! Tickets are sold out. Designated driver tickets will be available at the door the night of the event. Celebration of Human Space Flight  Tuesday, April 12, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The Museum celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first human in space and the 30th anniversary of the first space shuttle flight with a day of space-themed activities including a screening of the new film "First Orbit."    Educator Open House Thursday, April 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Educators are invited to an exclusive open house, where they can meet senior curator Dan Hagedorn, tour the Museum's galleries with our world-class Docent corps, and see the great education programs the Museum has to offer. Space is limited. Please RSVP to education@museumofflight.org by April 8 if you would like to attend. Jet Age: The Comet, the 707, and the Race to Shrink the World  Saturday, April 16, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Featuring author Sam Howe Verhovek, Boeing 707 test pilot Brien Wygle, 707 Training Instructor Peter Morton and Boeing Company Historian Mike Lombardi. Tip-to-Tail Tour: The Beginning of Human Space Flight Sunday, April 17, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Space Exhibit Join Museum Docents for a Tip-to-Tail Tour of the Space: Exploring the New Frontier exhibit. "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. 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. A Note From Membership... Annual Meeting Tuesday, April 26, 4 p.m., Allen Theater Museum members are invited to join us in the theater for our Annual Meeting.

WomenFly! Panel Discussion and Soaring Expo 2011

The Museum soars into March with a full weekend of amazing programs. In honor of Women's History Month, the Museum features two space exploration pioneers in a public program on Saturday, March 5. Wally Funk is a legendary commercial pilot and flight instructor. She is one of the First Lady Astronaut Trainees/"Mercury 13" women who passed the same tests as the NASA Mercury astronauts in the early 1960s. Z. Nagin Cox is part of the mission operations team for the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity program. The program is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Please note that cosmonaut Elena Kondakova will not be participating in the program as previously announced.    On Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6 the world of silent flight is celebrated at Soaring Expo 2011. Exhibits include full-size gliders, radio-controlled gliders and the debut of a permanent display of the Museum's record-setting Perlan I glider. Seattle-native Einar Enevoldson and adventurer Steve Fossett flew the Perlan I  to a world altitude record for gliders in 2006. Lectures, movies and presentations will be offered all weekend.  Amazing Skies Theater, the Museum's resident theater troupe, presents "Night Witches" the story of the only women pilots to fly combat missions in WWII. Known to the Nazis as "Night Witches," these Soviet women played a decisive role in Russian military aviation. The performance is Saturday, March 5 at noon in the William M. Allen Theater. Beginning this weekend, the Museum's Bank of America Weekend Family Workshops crew is adding the "Magic Flying Carpet Storybook" program before the morning workshops. From 10:30 to 11 a.m., children and parents can sit on our magic carpet and listen to stories of flight from around the world. Stories reflect the theme of the weekend which in March is "Gliderama!" Get the scoop on these amazing aircraft, and find out why this type of flying is called the "silent sport"--then make your own high-flying paper glider! Workshops are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. On the Radar: On Saturday, March 12, pilot and former astronaut Robert L. "Hoot" Gibson visits the Museum to discuss his remarkable career in aviation and aerospace, including five flights on the space shuttle, four as commander. The program is at 2 p.m. in the William M. Allen Theater. Sincerely, Cheryl Dart, Membership Manager  In This Issue Washington Shuttle Boosters March 2011 Events Family Programs 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 March  2011 Events Free First Thursday, Sponsored by Wells Fargo  Thursday, March 3, 5-9 p.m. Once a month, the Museum stays open late--for free! Enjoy the Museum's galleries for free from 5 to 9 p.m., courtesy of Wells Fargo. Museum Store and Wings Cafe will also remain open for the extended hours. WomenFly!  Friday, March 4, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. The Museum's annual event with motivational and career-oriented activities for young women, ages 13-19. Mentors include professional women pilots, airport operators, air traffic controllers, and engineers from all disciplines. For more information or to download the registration form, visit the event website. WomenFly! Public Program  Saturday, March 5, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Extraordinary women aerospace professionals share their experiences in this wide-ranging, inspirational panel discussion. Among the panelists: Wally Funk, one of the original Mercury 13 astronaut trainees and a future Virgin Galactic passenger. Soaring Expo 2011  Saturday, March 5 and Sunday, March 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. each day, Side Gallery See how they soar! Take a glimpse into the fascinating world of silent flight with full-size and radio-controlled gliders. Movies and presentations will be offered all weekend and members of the Seattle Glider Council will be on hand to answer your questions. New Exhibit: Perlan Glider  Saturday, March 5, Side Gallery The record-setting Perlan Glider, flown by world-renowned adventurer Steve Fosset and co-pilot Einar Enevoldson, reached a then-unheard of altitude record of 50,727 feet on Aug. 29, 2006. Now, it takes place among other historic aircraft at The Museum of Flight. Stories of Aviation and Space with Astronaut Robert Lee "Hoot" Gibson  Saturday, March 12, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Pilot and former astronaut "Hoot" Gibson will discuss his remarkable career in aviation and aerospace, including five fights on the space shuttle, four as commander. "My Enemy, My Friend" with USAF Brig. Gen Dan Cherry (Ret.)  Saturday, March 19, 2 p.m., Allen Theater Thirty-six years after shooting down a North Vietnamese MiG-21 in 1972, Cherry met and became friends with the pilot, Hong My. Hear their amazing stories of war and reconciliation. Book signing of "My Enemy, My Friend" to immediately follow. Tip-to-Tail Tour: Style in the Aisle Sunday, March 20, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., Great Gallery Join Museum Docents for a Tip-to-Tail tour of the Style in the Aisle exhibit. Free Educator Workshop: Living History: Making the Human Connection Saturday, March 26, 9 a.m.-Noon Make history come to life! In this workshop, participants explore the concepts of "Living History," how Living History presentations are created, and how these techniques are applied. Examples will be demonstrated via Museum characters from the American Home Front (1942-1945). Applications to other periods of history, as well as creating Living History in the classroom will be discussed. The instructor, Interpretive Programs Coordinator Richard Wallace, has been involved with theater and education for over 25 years. Washington state clock hours are available at no charge. To register, e-mail dsmith@museumofflight.org or call 206.764.1384. For more information e-mail mkwong@museumofflight.org or call 206.768.7216.