This Saturday – January 6, 2024

"Hangar Talk" and the "Flying Demo" of the Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk"

Doors Open at 9:00am – "Hangar Talk" at 10:30am – "Flying Demo" at 12:15pm

What better way to kick-off the first Event Saturday of 2024 with a "Flying Demo" of one of our World War II Combat Veteran aircraft - the Curtiss P-40N "Warhawk."

This Saturday, January 6, 2024 promises to be a great day to experience aviation history up close. Doors to the Museum open at 9:00am, regular admission prices are in effect (Members always admitted FREE), and we're putting the finishing touches on what promises to be a great "Hangar Talk."

"Hangar Talk" Line-Up

"Journey to the Stars!" Winning Entries to be Presented

In what has proved to be a delightful annual "Hangar Talk" tradition, we're thrilled to present to you the winning entries from the 2023 STUDENT ART CONTEST.

We're presenting awards for First, Second, and Third Place winners in three categories (1st & 2nd Grade, 3rd & 4th Grade, 5th & 6th Grade).

We promise you'll be amazed at these fantastic impressions of the theme "Journey to the Stars." Join in the fun by cheering on our young artists as they receive their awards.

Medal of Honor Series Continues

We're continuing with our engaging look at some of the courageous recipients of the Medal of Honor - the military's highest award of service.

Today, Jim Llano of the Museum will take us back to the First World War and America's fledgling Army Air Service. We'll meet an amazing individual – bold, brash, and a bit of a rebel – who in a short span of only 8 days achieved some remarkable accomplishments.

An Airplane in Every Garage

By the 1930s, Aviation had captured the public's imagination. There were many – both in private industry and in government – who felt that an inexpensively produced and safer aircraft was all that was preventing adoption by the masses.

The Museum's Brian Finnegan will tell us the story of some early attempts to make flying more accessible for everyone and how ultimately, the idea of an airplane in every garage never got off the ground, but did yield some new technology and safety innovations.

The Greatest Ace of World War II and His Amazing Life

It's time for another TED Talk by the Museum's Ted Mount. Today Ted will look at Erich Hartmann, the leading combat ace of all time.

Hartmann was born to fly and used his great skills to achieve an incredible number of aerial victories and inspire his countrymen.

We'll meet Hartmann the pilot, but we'll also look at Hartmann the "man" and his great courage and convictions. Ted will show us how each of us posseses similar traits - if only we know where to look.

A Combat-Veteran Takes to the Skies

The "Flying Demo" of the
Curtiss P-40N "Warhawk"

At 12:15pm, the Museum's Ken Saltgaver will present our January 2024 "Flying Demo." Ken will tell us about the development and use of the Curtiss P-40 "Warhawk" during the Second World War. And he'll relate the unique history of this particular aircraft - a combat veteran with the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Ken will then step aside as Museum pilot Chris Fahey takes the controls and starts the powerful 1,200 horsepower Allison V-1710 inline engine directly in front of the crowd. Chris will then taxi away, giving Ken time to hold our "Member's Only" Raffle contest for a flight in one of our World War II era military trainers.

Then the show really starts as Chris takes off and puts on an aerial display directly overhead. Making multiple passes over the Museum (perfect for getting some great photos), Chris will demonstrate the speed and agility of the P-40 for twenty minutes.

Upon his return, guests will be able to ask questions and talk with Chris to learn more about this amazing aircraft.

Junior Modeler's Club Workshop!

Kids 8 to 17 Invited!

We're holding our first Junior Modeler's Club Workshop of the year this Saturday. All Kids 8 to 17 years old are Invited to join in the fun as we cover the important subject of using decals to finish off your models. For more info and to register for this FREE event – send us a quick email by clicking the link below.

TELL ME MORE ABOUT SATURDAY'S MODEL WORKSHOP

A Great Way to Spend the Day!

We'll have our Food Trucks on site, the B-17 will be open, and our Museum Guides are available to answer questions or guide you throughout the collection of over 100 aircraft on display.

Hope to see you at the Museum this Saturday, January 6, 2024.

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