The second of our three “Flying Demos” will feature the Museum’s own World War II combat veteran, the Vought F4U-1A “Corsair.” One of the most powerful propeller-based fighters ever built, the Corsair saw action with the U.S. Living Historian Max Harsha will assume the persona of a Naval Aviator onboard USS Enterprise as he take us on a real mission from June 1944 as he outlines the strategy, tactics, and challenges of flying a Dive Bomber from a carrier to attack enemy forces in the Central Pacific.ġ:05pm – FLYING DEMO # 2 Vought F4U-1A “Corsair” History Comes Alive – “The SBD “Dauntless” and the Battle for the Marianas” You’ll walk away with a new sense of appreciation of this fascinating part of so many airplanes from history. Who better than the Museum’s Ken Saltgaver to walk us down the halls of history to explain the development, advantages, and implementation of the radial aircraft engine. Alex will look at the technology behind this weapon as well as the destruction and fear it brought to England for a brief time in 1944. The Museum’s Alex Mikus will tell the story of one of the terror weapons of World War II – the V-1 Flying Bomb. Here’s the line-up: Aerial Weapons of Terror – the German V-1 Flying Bomb Three more presentations take to the stage. Upon its return, guests can meet and ask questions of the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft will then taxi away and then fly over the Museum for 20 minutes. Dubbed, the “Mitchell” in honor of General Billy Mitchell, the B-25 served in all theaters of World War II.Ī short presentation about the aircraft by the Museum’s David Willis will be followed by the engine start up of the “Mitchell’s” two 1,700 horsepower radial engines. The first of our three “Flying Demos” will feature the Museum’s own North American B-25 Medium Bomber. We’ll also see how military chow has impacted our own civilian food.ġ1:30am – FLYING DEMO # 1 North American B-25 “Mitchell” Bomber Stops along the way include the Mess Hall of World War II, the combat rations of the Second World War, Korea, and Vietnam and their evolution into the MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) of today’s soldiers. The Museum’s Brian Finnegan proves the old adage that an Army travels on its stomach as he outlines the history of Army chow during the 20th Century and into the 21st. “Feeding an Army: From Mess Halls to Rations” Ted will show us how the Disney Animators used their skills to design some iconic imagery for our air units, sea units, and ground units during the war. The Museum’s Ted Mount will talk about a little known aspect of the Walt Disney Company during World War II – the creation of thousands of military insignia for units of America’s Armed Forces. David will deliver some of Ike’s moving words that he gave to the troops in June 1944 surrounding the D-Day invasion of continental Europe. Michaels as he portrays General Dwight D. We’re joined by the Historical Unit of Southern California’s David S. Then we’ll present these stimulating presentations: History Comes Alive as General Dwight D. We’ve got a terrific opening ceremony planned.
We’re starting the first of three “Hangar Talk” events a bit earlier than normal.
There will be plenty of food and drink (beer by Hangar 24) and lot’s of activities for the entire family. We’re converting the Museum grounds into a military encampment featuring aircraft, military vehicles, and Living Historian re-enactors to create a salute to our military heritage. “Wheels, Tracks, and Wings” brings together military vehicles, historical re-enactors, live demonstrations and presentations, and aircraft flyovers for an event you’ll long remember.īUY YOUR TICKETS NOW! DOORS OPEN AT 9:00am
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This weekend (Saturday May 6th and Sunday May 7th) promises to be one full of fun! Join us for this unique event at the Planes of Fame Air Museum.
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