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Early Days of Flight – Children’s Discovery Series
Early Days of Flight curriculum with instructor. Great intro for children to the fascinating world of flight. Child will receive an activities' booklet. Meet Barnstorming pilot Roscoe Turner and his buddy Gilmore! (Look-a-Like). Activities and materials included with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »Spitfire Supermarine Open Cockpit
Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird, in the comfort of an air conditioned hangar. Today’s open cockpit is the Spitfire Supermarine. Please wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes.
Find out more »Propeller Pursuit Children’s Activities
11 am to 4 pm through August 7: Did you ever see a flying horse or a tiger with wings? Go on a propeller pursuit, solve the clues and win a prize. Activity and materials included with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »SEIZED BY THE SUN: The Life and Disappearance of World War II Pilot Gertrude Tompkins
SEIZED BY THE SUN: The Life and Disappearance of World War II Pilot Gertrude Tompkins By James W. Ure Chicago Review Press Women of Action Series young adult nonfiction / biography “Part concise history of the WASPs and part unsolved mystery, Seized by the Sun is a long-overdue tribute to a determined and talented young woman as her identity changes from a shy and stuttering society girl to a confident military pilot. A deftly reported, shining portrait of an inspirational…
Find out more »Wright Brothers Challenge
Wright Flyer Simulator fly off - Match your flying skills against other kids your own age to see who can achieve the most distance and the longest flight time in the worlds first airplane.
Find out more »Kids Activity: Find Kilroy
“Looking for Kilroy” scavenger hunt. Find Kilroy’s 6 hiding places in the museum and win a prize!
Find out more »Tuskegee Airman Children’s Discovery Series
Tuskegee Airman curriculum with instructor. Child will receive an activities' booklet. Included with museum admission. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Find out more »Open Cockpit: AT-6 Texan
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each Saturday all summer long, a selected aircraft will be opened up and made accessible to the public Museum Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for the aircraft you are sitting in. Guests are strongly cautioned to dress appropriately for climbing into the planes and also reminded not…
Find out more »F4U Corsair – Open Cockpit
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be opened up and made accessible to the public Museum. Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for the aircraft you are sitting in. Guests are strongly cautioned to dress appropriately for climbing into the planes and also reminded not to leave their…
Find out more »F4U Corsair – Open Cockpit
Museum guests are treated to the extra special experience of being allowed to sit at the controls and pose for pictures. From 10:30-12:30 each Saturday, a selected aircraft will be opened up and made accessible to the public Museum Volunteers will also be on hand to answer questions and provide the historical back drop for the aircraft you are sitting in. Guests are strongly cautioned to dress appropriately for climbing into the planes and also reminded not to leave their…
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