Event blasts off with a galaxy of family fun festivities; Celebrates 50^th Anniversary of Apollo 11 with Smithsonian Channel Screening of “The Day We Walked on the Moon”  

Thanks to the Frontiers of Flight Museum, you don’t have to visit a “galaxy far, far away” to experience the wonders of space exploration, astronomy, incredible science exhibits, or an inflatable planetarium! Star gazers and space enthusiasts of all ages can now trek over to the family-fun activities at Moon Day 2019 sponsored by Beal Bank.  Visit: Frontiers of Flight Museum Moon Day 2019.

The celebration, which is the biggest annual space exposition in Texas, is set for Saturday, July 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. Moon Day is free with Museum admission ($7-$10; Museum members and children under 3 are free).  Through the Blue Star Museums program, admission is free for active duty military and their families.  

Moon Day was created in 2009 by the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas as an annual event to celebrate space exploration on or near the anniversary of the first Moon landing. The festival is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused space-themed public event, which continues to attract participants across North Texas and beyond. The Museum’s 10^th Anniversary Moon Day celebration will also commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 lunar landing.

As part of the special festivities, the Frontiers of Flight Museum will join the Smithsonian Channel’s Apollo 11 celebration with a screening of “The Day We Walked on the Moon.”  The film will be shown in the Museum’s Hamilton Family Auditorium at 2:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., presented by the Smithsonian Channel.

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, along with 50 Smithsonian Institution-affiliated museums across the country, will be among the first to screen this new documentary on the actual 50^th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission, which coincides with the Museum’s Moon Day 2019 event.

“While the anniversary of the first lunar landing serves as a reason to celebrate, the Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas are also committed to showcasing the present and future of space exploration,” said Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, President and CEO, Frontiers of Flight Museum.  “Moon Day’s extensive content is provided by local, regional, and national space-related organizations, who work to inspire all ages to embrace a scientific and technological future.”

Moon Day is a community-wide family-fun event that attracts more than 1,500 attendees.  Visitors will enjoy a full day of activities featuring space-related displays from over three dozen exhibitors. The first 250 kids through the door will receive a “Lunar Sample Bag” full of space-related posters, magazines, trading cards, and other items.  

FEATURED PRESENTATIONS:

Panel Discussion: STEM Education and the Future of Work @ 11:00-11:45 a.m.   

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion where top industry leaders will share how students, parents, and community organizations can better prepare future leaders for the workplace in a global economy, as the Museum celebrates 30 years of educating, motivating, and inspiring all ages in North Texas through STEM education. There will be some fun STEM-inspired giveaways, and you don’t want to miss this event.

 Our distinguished panelists are:

• Aaron Maestas, Chief Engineer Advanced Concepts and Technology, Raytheon
• Barbara Lewis, NASA Space Station Communication/STEM Outreach Lead
• Melerick Mitchell, CEO, Drive Influence
• Buvana Sivakumar, Director, Data Analysis, Capital One Financial Services
• Moderator: Christiana Yerba, CEO, Vouch

The Museum’s Education Department has grown considerably over the years to become exemplary in STEM education in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and throughout Texas, as illustrated as being chosen in 2018 for the prestigious Million Women Mentors® - Education Stand Up for STEM Award.  

Keynote Address: Astronaut John E. Blaha, Col, USAF (Ret.) @ 1:00-1:45 p.m.  

John Blaha spent four months as an engineer aboard the Soviet/Russian Space Station Mir, capping a remarkable aerospace career that includes 161 days in space on five separate missions.  He is an Air Force combat veteran and test pilot with over 7,000 hours of flying time in 34 different aircraft. Selected as astronaut in 1980, he first flew as pilot on STS-29 (Discovery, March 1989) and STS-33 (Discovery, November 1989). He was Spacecraft Commander for STS-43 (Atlantis, August 1991) and STS-58 (Columbia, October-November 1993) – a mission described by NASA leadership as the most successful and efficient Spacelab flight ever flown. 

Special Presentation: “The Day We Walked on the Moon,” Presented by the Smithsonian Channel @ 2:15-3:45

This special presentation marks the 50^th anniversary of man’s first steps on the lunar surface and tells the story of this defining moment in our history.

Other Moon Day Highlights:

• Beginning at 11:00 a.m., choose from interesting and educational presentations from the Moon Academy Classes for youngsters or the Lunar University for college level and above.
• Build and launch model rockets! Students ages 8 and up build and launch model rockets with the Dallas Area Rocket Society.  Sessions will be in the Museum Model Shop and space is limited.
• Make your own Moon craters, drive a Mars rover, analyze the performance of your paper airplane design, or enjoy numerous other activities and demonstrations from our amazing exhibitors.
• Lunar and Meteorite Samples from NASA: View part of NASA’s special collection of lunar soil returned from the Moon as well as meteorites that have fallen to Earth.
• Explore the Universe with OmniGlobe®:  This EarthX exhibit is an incredible interactive opportunity to view the Moon, Earth, planets, and stars in many scenarios. See the weather patterns of hurricanes and tsunamis on Earth, cloud movements on Jupiter, the topography of Venus, or track aircraft flight patterns around the globe.
• Learn how amateur radio operators listen to artificial satellites; you may even be able to listen to an actual satellite in orbit as it passes over the Metroplex! 

Sutterfield-Jones explained that visitors who might not feel technically proficient in space topics will still have a great time at Moon Day. “Space exploration is a continuing chapter in the human story, and it’s something everyone can be a part of during the Museum’s Moon Day celebration on July 20.”

For more information on Moon Day 2019, presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas. Visit: Frontiers of Flight Museum Moon Day 2019

or call (214) 350-3600.

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The Frontiers of Flight Museum has over 35 space vehicles and aircraft from a replica of the Wright Flyer to the one-of-a-kind “Flying Pancake,” the Apollo 7 spacecraft, 18 galleries, and over 35,000 historical artifacts on display. The Living History program features the portrayal of prominent personalities in aviation history who present both on-site and in the community. 

The Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown at 6911 Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation and spaceflight as the human race continues to pursue going higher, faster, and farther. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8; Youths/Students (3-17) $7 and children under 3 are free. For more information, including closings for private events and major holidays, visit www.flightmuseum.com or call (214) 350-3600.

Event honors arrival of Texas’ only EA-6B “Prowler” on display; features keynote speaker Rear Admiral James Lair, Ricky Raley, Veteran tributes, kids’ activities and much more!

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave., will mark the arrival of its latest aircraft, the  Northrop Grumman EA-6B “Prowler” BuNo 162228, with a community celebration on Saturday, April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. This family-fun event features veteran speakers, photo ops, Q&A with former “Prowler” pilots and crew, refreshments, and activities for kids. Guests are invited to come “prowl” around the Museum and welcome the “Prowler” to her new home! For more information, visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/ea-6b-prowler-party/.

The EA-6B “Prowler” was arguably the single most important Electronic Warfare aircraft ever produced. Its primary purpose was to protect fleet surface units and other aircraft by jamming hostile radars and communications. First deployed in 1972, the aircraft remained in service for more than four decades, operating from U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps units.

The Museum’s EA-6B “Prowler”, BuNo 162228, most recently served with Marine Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 2 (VMAQ-2), known as the “Death Jesters.” VMAQ-2 was the last squadron in the U.S. military to operate the EA-6B.

In March 2019, the squadron was decommissioned along with the last two “Prowlers” in active service, BuNo 162228 and 162230. The Frontiers of Flight Museum acquired EA-6B BuNo 162228 on loan from the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

The aircraft initially arrived at Dallas Love Field to a host of aviation enthusiasts and a water cannon salute for a job well done on March 12. This historic retirement flight holds the distinction as being the next-to-last “Prowler” flight in history. The Business Jet Center FBO and Manager Jason Pons hosted the pre-arrival ceremony and housed the “Prowler” during the demilitarization process.

“We are honored to have the EA-6B “Prowler” join the Museum’s extensive aircraft collection which is also home to many other treasured flying artifacts from our country’s history in aviation and space,” said Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, President and CEO, Frontiers of Flight Museum. “We greatly appreciate CDR Bob Champney, USN (Ret.), and the DFW Tailhookers for their relentless campaign, efforts, and assistance in helping us acquire this historic aircraft, which is the only “Prowler” on display in the State of Texas. Although the EA-6B “Prowler” has been retired, its impact on air warfare will live on right here at the Frontiers of Flight Museum.”   

Prowler Party Highlights 

• Keynote Speaker: Rear Admiral James Lair, USN (Ret.) – A veteran of over 200 combat missions with over 8,000 flight hours and 1,400 carrier landings during hostilities in Vietnam, Lebanon, and Bosnia. Lair’s accomplishments include serving as Commanding Officer of the USS AMERICA (CV-66) and Chief of Staff for Commander, USN 6th Fleet.
• Q&A: Meet and greet former EA-6B “Prowler” pilots and crew members who are ready to answer your questions about this electronic warfare aircraft.
• Special Guest Sendoff: Help us cheer on paralyzed Iraq War Veteran and Boot Campaign Ambassador Ricky Raley as he raises awareness and funds for fellow veterans during his 2-week hand-cycle ride from Dallas to Ft. Pierce, Florida.
• Kid’s Activities: Color a “Prowler” mask to wear while you’re prowling around the Museum and create your very own VMAQ-2 Squadron “Jester” hat–just like the one on our “Prowler’s” vertical stabilizer. 

Guests can also become a part of “Prowler” history with a special EA-6B “Prowler” Museum Membership. For a $125 donation, aviation enthusiasts will receive a limited edition EA-6B “Prowler” t-shirt, commemorative patch, and a one-year membership to the Museum. In partnership with the VMAQ Monument Foundation, the donation will also help fund a commemorative bronze statue honoring those who served in the U.S. Marine Corps VMAQ Squadrons, which will be erected at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida.  To learn more visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/product/ea-6b-prowler-museum-membership/.

For more information on the Prowler Party, presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum, visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/ea-6b-prowler-party/  or call (214) 350-3600.

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The Frontiers of Flight Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown at 6911 Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation and spaceflight as the human race continues to pursue going higher, faster, and farther. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8; Youths/Students (3-17) $7 and children under 3 are free. For more information, including closings for private events and major holidays, visit www.flightmuseum.com.  

The Frontiers of Flight Museum will celebrate the accomplishments of women in STEM-related fields with the launch of its inaugural Women’s Network brunch featuring retired NASA mathematician and aerospace engineer Christine Darden, Ph.D. on Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 11 a.m.  Dr. Darden is one of the trailblazers featured in the 2016 book by Margo Lee Shetterly, Hidden Figures: The Story of African-American Women Who Helped Win the Space Race. For tickets visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/product/womens-network-darden-brunch-tickets/.

The 2016 best-seller inspired the hit 20th Century Fox movie of the same name, featured the lives of groundbreaking African-American women who overcame segregation and discrimination in the 1960s to play integral roles in the space program throughout their careers.

Dr. Christine Darden is featured in Shetterly's book—she was hired at NASA in 1967 as a Computer/Data Analyst, and over the course of her career became the first African-American woman promoted into the Senior Executive Service at the NASA Langley Research Center.

“We are honored to have Dr. Darden as the guest speaker for the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s Women’s Network event,” said Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, President and CEO, Frontiers of Flight Museum.  “The Museum’s Women’s Network is a leadership group that provides mentorship and support of the Frontiers of Flight Museum’s STEM education mission and advocates community involvement.   Dr. Darden’s message inspires other young women to flourish in aviation, space exploration and all STEM careers.”

Darden will discuss her life and NASA career. She was born in small town of Monroe, North Carolina, the youngest of five children, and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education from Hampton University, a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from Virginia State University, and a Doctor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from George Washington University.

After joining NASA as a Computer/Data Analyst, Darden served as the Director of the Aero Performing Center Program Management Office, as Senior Program Manager in the High-Speed Research Program Office, as the Langley Assistant Director for Planning, and at her retirement, was the Director of the Office of Strategic Communications and Education Branch. During her career, Darden authored over 57 technical papers and articles and was an internationally recognized expert in high-speed aerodynamics and sonic boom research.

Darden has earned numerous honors, including two NASA Medals--one for her work and leadership of the Sonic Boom Program, and the other for her active involvement in working with and encouraging students to pursue careers in math and science. She has also received the Black Engineer of the Year Outstanding Achievement in Government Award and the Women in Science and Engineering Lifetime Achievement Award. In 2012, Darden was awarded an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Old Dominion University.

“Darden’s life’s work is an example of how STEM education can open up opportunities for today’s youth,” said Sutterfield-Jones. “The Frontiers of Flight Museum serves nearly 30,000 children every year with STEM-related educational programming and through support of events like this, we can enrich the educational experience for all our community’s children.”

Individual patron tickets are $50 and $500 based on availability.  For more information visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/product/womens-network-darden-brunch-tickets/

MORE ON THE FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown on Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation and spaceflight as the human race continues to pursue going higher, faster, and farther. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8; Youths/Students (3-17) $7 and children under 3 are free. For more information, including closings for private events and major holidays, visit www.flightmuseum.com.

Event blasts off with a galaxy of family-fun festivities, demos and presentations; Featured Guest Speaker is NASA Astronaut Douglas Harry “Wheels” Wheelock

Thanks to the Frontiers of Flight Museum, you don’t have to visit a “galaxy far, far away” to experience the wonders of space exploration, astronomy, incredible science exhibits, or an inflatable planetarium! Star gazers and space enthusiasts of all ages can now trek over to the family-fun activities at Moon Day 2018 sponsored by Beal Bank.  Visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day/.

The celebration, which is the biggest annual space exposition in Texas, is set for Saturday, July 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. Moon Day is free with Museum admission ($7-$10; Museum members and children under 3 are free).  Through the Blue Star Museums program, admission is free for active duty military and their families. 

Moon Day was created in 2009 by the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas as an annual event to celebrate space exploration on or near the anniversary of the first Moon landing. The festival is a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) focused space-themed public event, which continues to attract participants across North Texas and beyond. This year, Moon Day will commemorate the 50^th anniversary year of the Apollo VII mission (October 1968), the first manned Apollo mission, which paved the way for the eventual Moon landing the following July.  The Apollo VII spacecraft is on display at the Museum.

“While the anniversary of the first Moon landing serves as a reason to celebrate, the Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas are also committed to showcasing the present and future of space exploration,” said Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, President and CEO, Frontiers of Flight Museum.  “Moon Day’s extensive content is provided by local, regional, and national space-related organizations, who work to inspire all ages to embrace a scientific and technological future.”

Moon Day is a community-wide family-fun event that attracts more than 1,500 attendees.  Visitors will enjoy a full day of activities featuring space-related displays from three dozen exhibitors. The first 250 kids through the door will receive a “Lunar Sample Bag” full of space-related posters, magazines, trading cards, and other items courtesy of Moonlite Printing and Graphics of Carrollton.

Keynote Address: NASA Astronaut Douglas Harry “Wheels” Wheelock  @ 1:00-2:00 pm  

One of the highlights of Moon Day will be a live stream presentation from Star City, Russia with NASA Astronaut Douglas Harry “Wheels” Wheelock.  He has completed four space missions on the Space Shuttle, the International Space Station, and the Russian Soyuz.  The retired Army Colonel has accumulated more than 178 days in space.  Wheelock first flew on STS-120 in 2007, and in 2010, he served as Flight Engineer for Expedition 24 on the International Space Station and Commander for Expedition 25. During Expedition 25, Col. Wheelock conducted three unplanned spacewalks to replace a faulty ammonia pump module. This session will be open to the public in the Museum’s Hamilton Family Auditorium.

Featured Presentations:

They Come from Outer Space! @ 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Presenter: Dr. Rhiannon Mayne, Oscar and Juanita Monnig Endowed Chair of Meteoritics and Planetary Science at Texas Christian University.

Dr. Mayne is responsible for one of the world’s largest university-based meteorite collections.  Her primary research interest is the evolution of planetary bodies during the early history of our solar system.  She will talk about the key role meteorites play in understanding our solar system and how and where we find them.

How to Fly and Stay Alive! @ 2:30-3:30pm  

Presenter: Wally Funk, Pilot/Certified Flight Instructor and Mercury 13 Candidate

With over 18,000 hours of flying time, Funk has been flying professionally since 1957 and has taught over 3,000 students how to fly.  She was a civilian flight instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, the first female Federal Aviation Administration inspector, and the first female air safety investigator for the National Transportation Safety Board.  In the early 1960s, Funk was the youngest of a group known as the “Mercury 13” and is featured in the recent Netflix documentary about the group of women who went through the same training regimen at the Lovelace Clinic as America’s original Mercury 7 astronauts.

Other Moon Day Highlights:

• Beginning at 11:00 a.m., choose from interesting and educational presentations from the Moon Academy Classes for youngsters or the Lunar University for college level and above.
• Make your own Moon craters, drive a Mars rover, analyze the performance of your paper airplane design, or enjoy numerous other activities and demonstrations from our amazing exhibitors.
• NEW! Lunar and Meteorite Samples from NASA: View part of NASA’s special collection of lunar soil returned from the Moon as well as meteorites that have fallen to Earth.
• NEW! Explore the Universe with OmniGlobe®:  This EarthX exhibit is an incredible interactive opportunity to view the Moon, Earth, planets, and stars in many scenarios. See the weather patterns of hurricanes and tsunamis on Earth, cloud movements on Jupiter, the topography of Venus, or track aircraft flight patterns around the globe.
• Learn how amateur radio operators listen to artificial satellites; you may even be able to listen to an actual satellite in orbit as it passes over the Metroplex!

Sutterfield-Jones explained that visitors who might not feel technically proficient in space topics will still have a great time at Moon Day. “Space exploration is a continuing chapter in the human story, and it’s something everyone can be a part of during the Museum’s Moon Day celebration on July 21.”

For more information on Moon Day 2018, presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum and the National Space Society of North Texas, visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/moon-day/ or call (214) 350-3600.

MORE ON THE FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM

The Frontiers of Flight Museum is conveniently located just north of downtown on Lemmon Avenue at the southeast side of Dallas Love Field Airport, north of Mockingbird Lane. Housed in a modern 100,000-square-foot facility, the Museum provides a focal point to explore the history and progress of aviation and spaceflight as the human race continues to pursue going higher, faster, and farther. Hours of operation: Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.  Admission: Adults $10; Seniors (65+) $8; Youths/Students (3-17) $7 and children under 3 are free. For more information, including closings for private events and major holidays, visit www.flightmuseum.com.  

Tour Features WWII Bombers and Fighter Aircraft; Highlights Interactive Displays and Unique Flying Experiences  

The Frontiers of Flight Museum, 6911 Lemmon Ave. at the southeast corner of Love Field Airport, will host an exciting, once-in-a-lifetime flying experience and exhibit that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser for the whole family! The museum will feature the Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour in Dallas March 28-April 1 in honor of our WWII Veterans. 

The Wings of Freedom Tour, Presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum, will bring extremely rare bomber and fighter aircraft to North Texas for a local living history exhibit as part of 110-city nationwide tour. Best of all, visitors at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will not only get a chance to view the interactive display, they will actually have an opportunity to “fly into history” aboard these legendary aircraft.  Visit: https://www.flightmuseum.com/wings-of-freedom/.

Aviation enthusiasts of all ages will be “flying high” when they see the vintage Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress “Nine-O-Nine”WWII heavy bomber, Consolidated B-24J Liberator “Witchcraft”, the North American B-25J Mitchell “Tondelayo”and theBell UH-1E “Huey” Iroquois.  The tour also welcomes one of the newest additions to the Foundation’s historic fighter aircraft, TF-51D Mustang “Toulouse Nuts.”   

This is a rare opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. The B-17 is one of only nine in flying condition in the United States, the B-24J is thesole remaining example of its type flying in the world. The P-51 received the prestigious Grand Champion award for restoration. The B-25 is best known as the type of bomber that flew the infamous Doolittle Raid, and the Huey helicopter was originally flow by Medal of Honor recipient Stephen Plessy in the Vietnam War.

Visitors are invited to explore the aircraft inside and out.  Special admission prices are $15 for adults and $7 for children under 12 for access to up-close viewing and tours through the inside of the aircraft. Includes entrance into the Frontiers of Flight Museum.  In addition to the general public, local veterans and their families are encouraged to visit and share their experiences and stories with Museum guests.  

“We are delighted to welcome the return of Wings of Freedom Tour to the Frontiers of Flight Museum,” says Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, President Frontiers of Flight Museum.  “It’s an honor to join the Collings Foundation to recognize this flying tribute to the flight crews who flew them, the ground crews who maintained them, the workers who built them, the soldiers, sailors and airmen they helped protect; and the citizens and families that share the freedom that they helped preserve.”

The B-17, B-25 & B-24 were the backbone of the American effort during the war from 1942 to 1945 and were famous for their ability to sustain damage and still accomplish the mission. Despite the risks of anti-aircraft fire, attacking enemy fighters, and the harrowing environment of sub-zero temperatures, many B-17s and B-24s safely brought their crews home. The P-51 Mustang was affectionately known as the bombers “Little Friend” – saving countless crews from attacking Axis fighters. After the war, many aircraft were scrapped for their raw aluminum to rebuild a nation in post-war prosperity and therefore very few were spared. The rarity of the B-17, B-25, B-24, P-51 and Huey helicopter - and their importance to telling the story of WWII and Vietnam is why the Collings Foundation continues to fly and display the aircraft nationwide at special venues like Dallas’ Frontiers of Flight Museum.

The Wings of Freedom Tour at the Frontiers of Flight Museum will offer participants plenty of amazing opportunities for visitors to earn aviator bragging rights.  Guests will explore these majestic aircraft inside and out and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history.

Although flight experience is not required, some adventurous fans will have an incredible chance to accomplish one of their “bucket list” goals by experiencing the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to actually take a 30-minute flight aboard these rare aircraft. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $450 per person. Get some “stick time” in the world’s greatest fighter! P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half hour and $3,200 for a full hour. B-25 flights are $400 per person. Huey flights are $80 bench / $100 front. For reservations and information on flight experiences call 800-568-8924.

The Wings of Freedom Tour, presented by the Frontiers of Flight Museum, will arrive at Dallas Love Field at 1:30 PM on March 28 and will be on display at the Frontiers of Flight Museum at Dallas Love Field until the evening of April 1. Hours of ground tours and display are: 2:00 p.m. through 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28; 10:00 a.m. through 4:00 p.m. Thursday, March 29 through Sunday, April 1. The 30-minute flight experiences are normally scheduled before and after the ground tour times above.

For more information call: 214-350-3600; email info@flightmuseum.com; or visit www.flightmuseum.com. To reserve a flight experience, call the Collings Foundation: 1-800-568-8924.