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The Membership Newsletter for The Military Museum Summer 2011 and 2011 WWI Airshow by Boom Powell This year’s airshow and flying extravagan- The Sopwith 1½ Strutter was used immediately after za is titled Biplanes and Triplanes. Not that the Virginia the war and became the first wheeled U.S. Navy air- Beach (MAM) has given craft to fly off of a U.S. Navy warship. Our Strutter is up on lighter than air; last year a was just too still wearing its Hollywood paint job from starring in big an idea. Come out October 8th and 9th to see what the movie “Flyboys”, but is depicted on the souvenir else we have “floating” by. This year we promise a sky poster as it was for the nautical milestone. full of biplanes and triplanes. Especially triplanes. All three of MAM’s Fokker DR-1’s; Red, Blue and Yellow; One of the other flying two-seaters will be the Avro and, just announced, a new addition will be in the air. If 504K which began as a combat aeroplane in 1915 and Military Aviation Museum you missed the Fokkers’ aerial ballet during the Flying transitioned to a trainer role as time passed. The Avro www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org Proms, this is your chance for a reprise. saw active RAF service in Mesopotamia (today’s , and Afghanistan) until the Virginia Beach Airport As many know, 1930’s. For action, the Avro will www.VBairport.com 2011 is the Cen- be on a reconnaissance (today’s tennial of U.S. spelling word) mission with the Fighter Factory Navy Aviation. The Sopwith as a well armed (for- www.FighterFactory.com MAM’s splendid ward firing Vickers machinegun collection of Naval for the pilot and a pair of Lewis did their guns for the gunner in the “pit”) flying in the spring escort over the Tommies and Jer- Inside this Issue: show and will sit ries in the Pungo trenches. An at- this one out (They tack by the “Black Baron” in his Lancaster Visits the Beach 3 will still be on dis- all black Fokker DVII is expect- play in the hangars). Flying Proms 4 The Fokker C.1 Trainer Continued on page 2

Naval Aircraft Factory: N3N 5 Over the Beach 2011, What a Weekend! by Brad Groom Antique Car Show 5 The Military Aviation Museum was in full throttle for military people were exchanging stories of their per- Hangar Happenings 6-7 the third annual Warbirds Over the Beach weekend sonnel experiences aboard a B-17 platform during this past May. As the museum grows the war. If that was not enough Upcoming Events 8 into a well-run machine, it is no one of the Allied’s most famous wonder the crowds are getting big- flew in from ger, the entertainment is fine tuned to be at this event. A Lancaster and more re-enactors are migrating graced the museum’s to this extraordinary event. grounds and airspace this year. Since there are only two Lan- The museum keeps pushing the en- casters left flying it was an velope by having an event of this honor to have one of them here. magnitude. For instance, this year “Chuckie,” the museum’s B-17, was The air-show this year was very surely the new star. Guests flocked impressive with new events The WWII Airborne Demonstration Team to this recently acquired aircraft and like the WWII Airborne Dem- “dropping” in on the airshow. pictures were being taken, seasoned Photo by Gary Stephenson Photography Continued on page 2 PAGE 2 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3

Biplanes..Continued from page 1 replica of the 1911 Curtiss Pusher which Great War re-enactors and the flying pro- ed. It will be joined by the museum’s third Eugene B. Ely landed on board the USS gram should soon fill up. Fokker D.V II fighter and the Fokker C.1. Pennsylvania on January 18, 1911 to at- Depending on who is shot down a cavalry tend this year’s event. Invitations are out to Once again on the hangar stage will be troop will gallop to make the capture the Terry Chesson band and chanteuse or rescue. Theresa Eaman to regale you with the pop hits of the cultural transition period Other flying machines are in the from the Great War into the Roaring works. The pea-green and purple Twenties. Sing-alongs were popular (believe it or not, an authentic paint then and fun now. Lyrics to ‘Pack Up scheme) Halberstadt should be back Your Troubles”, “Over There”, “Old in the air. of at least three Mill Stream” and other hits of yore will air forces will be represented along be provided if you don’t already know with a full-scale SE-5. Talks are on- them. It will be great weekend for the r going to arrange for the only flying The colorful Halberstadt will be taking to the air entire family.

Warbirds..Continued from page 1 announcers were on cue with history of the cal entertainer that sings the songs of Frank onstration Team Foundation providing a aircraft, their role during the war and one of Sinatra. He is fabulous with his attire, humor first-hand look for many folks to see a live the pilots joined in about his experiences and and voice. parachute team perform. This team came knowledge of operating and piloting these from Oklahoma and used a 1942 C-47 to aircraft. You really got a taste from the pi- Another form of entertainment this year demonstrate their reenactments of GI’s lot’s view and history of these aircraft flying. was the opportunity to meet some highly jumping out of aircraft. Even though one decorated WWII veterans. These individu- Another aspect of this als were at tables with their personal items event that is becoming from the war. They were all very busy talk- better every year is the ing to guests who took this unique oppor- first class entertain- tunity to ask questions about their personal ment that is provided. experiences. Some of the heroes that were Stepping back in time, there were, Col. Clarence “Bud” Anderson; you had the chance to Captain Theodore “Dutch” Van Kirk; Dick hear, Theresa Eaman Cole, a Doolittle Raider; William “Wild a classically trained Bill” Guarnere, a veteran of Easy Com- vocalist who special- pany; Herb Horst, a B-29 navigator; Bill izes in the music of Muehleib, a Pearl Harbor survivor, and The Lancaster (in the background) and the Ju-52 the WWII era, Bill many more. Riley and Joe Zieglar of the airborne jumpers landed in the trees became the ultimate Abbott and Costello Local food vendors and a large assortment and another broke his leg when landing, Tribute show that perform those funny bur- of art, books, models, signs, clothing and they were back the next day for another go lesque routines, including the famous base- memorabilia could be found at this year’s at it. This team is dedicated to honor those ball routine, “Who’s On First?” that the whole airshow. One item that was a best seller was who served in the Airborne units. After the family can enjoy together. Other entertainers the Official Program Guide that was packed jump, you could witness the packing of the included Metro Band, The with information about the museum’s air- chutes in the hangar and talk to the team Victory Belles, and Frank Sings Frank a lo- craft, their plans for expansion, and full of about their knowledge of this sub- articles about the show. It was a ject. perfect momento of the weekend.

You could see live in the With all the volunteers the museum skies overhead and hear the loud had at this event, it really helped in sound of an 88 millimeter antiair- providing first class service for all craft gun live in action. Eyes of the the families and individuals that guests were watching the skies in came to enjoy a special weekend. awe of the aircraft performing what Mark your calendars now for next they were designed to do and if by year’s “Warbirds Over the Beach” chance you did not know exactly May 18-20, 2012 and bring the what it was, the museum whole family to enjoy. I have a feel- ing it will even be better! r provided announcers that could The fighters line up be heard throughout the area. The VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 PAGE 3 Lancaster Visits the Beach by Felix Usis One of the many joys of attending an air- structor/and promoter. He said that after power you have in engines, also increases show, especially one as big as ours on the he retired from Air Canada as a B-747 the amount of control you have to weekend before Memorial Day, the Muse- and A340 Captain, he went to the mu- put in. Without getting technical, it takes um, is that you get to see new and seum to volunteer his time and expertise. a lot of coordination to make it look “easy” if lucky enough, get a chance to speak with He, also, helped restore the aircraft. In as the Captain states, “that the Lancaster the crews. This was the case at this show and 1988, the aircraft finally flew and since is a handful because of the lighter weights our guest was the much awaited friend from he had been a “tail dragger” pilot in the now, so manipulation of the four throttles is the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, Air Force, he was asked if he would be quite a problem.” the “ bomber”. One of two interested in flying the Lancaster with its such airplanes still flying in the world. Their tail wheel. The answer was an obvious We all try to make comparisons of aircraft museum is located in Hamilton, Ontario, not yes. They started out with nine pilots but during WWII, the B-17 was the sweetheart of too far from Buffalo NY. At present, the Americans and we produced so many, but, they have 47 aircraft of which 18 are the Lancaster had about the same dimensions flying. Our flight was commanded but it had more horsepower, carried over 2 1/5 by Captains Don Schofield and Leon tons more bombs, had 4 less crew men and Evans. Also in the crew were flight was deadly efficient at night bombing. engineers; Craig Bookhouse, Craig Staughan and Don Husband. The Lancaster bomber was an offshoot of an Avro . The Air Ministry or- We had great fear that they were dered bombers with larger load carrying not going to make their appearance, capability so Avro added two more engines because on “arrival” day, they were to the Manchester and it became known as faced with some bad enroute weather the Lancaster. and a minor mechanical problem. Captain Schofield in the Lancaster They had gotten as far as New York, This aircraft also performed some of the but then had to return back to their most daring and dangerous missions in the base in Canada. On “show” day, most of the as time went by, he soon became the se- war. One being the destruction of three large airshow was nearly complete but just like nior guy and the rest is history. He is the dams, Morhe, Eder and Sorpe which flooded a ballet scene, they joined the B-17, B-25, only man in the world allowed to give a the Ruhr “industrial” area causing many Catalina and Fokker tri-motor in trail just rating, the right to fly Captain on such an deaths, destruction, and the disruption of like it seemed to be all planned. They pro- aircraft. He now gives annual checks to military production. The Lancaster was also ceeded to give us several overhead passes any qualified pilots on the Lancaster and credited with sinking the German super bat- and then a low level fly-by and a smooth that requires eight days of ground school tleship Tirpitz in a Norwegian fjord in 1944. landing. The crowd was certainly pleased. training to review all aircraft systems, One thing to mention is that the new jets electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic, one In closing, it is so wonderful that not only nowadays, have thousands of hours of day flying with emergencies in flight and individuals but companies put up great running before requiring any major over- three take-offs and landings to qualify for amounts of money to rebuild and maintain hauls but with these older aircraft, the another year of his/her certificate. The these “gems” so we all may enjoy them for rules change and they become very, very aviation community is the most regulated posterity and hopefully, history. These are expensive to keep in the air. For example, and checked profession in the world and irreplaceable treasures. Enjoy them now! Captain Schofield told me that the current that is what keeps our country the best in Lancaster with the Merlin engines are al- safety and proficiency. So many people around me at the airshow lowed 400 hours before they are required were in total awe at seeing airplanes that to be checked and overhauled and the cost Captain Schofield discussed the nuances maybe had been flown by their parents or per.....hold on now..over $100,000 dollars of flying the “bird.” Each airplane has its relatives. The values and sacrifices that the per engine. so I asked him, “how many air- own quirks so the secret is knowing them. air crews made for freedom should never shows do you do”...answer, 6 or 7 per year. For example. all American aircraft en- be forgotten nor lost and as long as we have gines turn clockwise but the British most- museums like ours, and theirs (the Canadi- We at the Military Aviation Museum have ly turn counter clockwise, so on take-off, ans and other countries), we will continue over 50 aircraft to maintain and the cost of with American planes, you put in right to honor them. What great treasures we aircraft fuel is well over the $5.50/gal and rudder to keep the airplane straight down have and we must preserve them by partici- those birds suck fuel up very quickly. the runway until the tail comes up and the pating and contributing to them.r rudder is effective.....well, on the British Next, I asked Captain Schofield, how does aircraft it exactly the opposite. The more Photo by Bob Dedman one become a Lancaster Check pilot/in- PAGE 4 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 2 Flying Proms 2011 by Boom Powell I am sitting at the end of the runway waiting Proms is short for Promenade Concert. The Mark’s task to bring the audience back for the time to takeoff. On my left, the tops first concerts where walking about (prom- from the unique intermission for the second of the hangars near the far end of the airfield enading), eating and drinking were de ri- half which featured Wagner, Strauss, Wil- are bright in sunlight. The swooping canopy- gueur were held in 1895 and have become liams and ended with Holst. After dragging tent, all lines and curves of white polyester a British tradition. Thirteen years ago, the the pilots onto the stage, Mark introduced braced on poles of aluminum and graphite, began having Fly- the encore. The orchestra struck up Sou- is closer. Underneath, unseen from my seat, ing Proms at their grass covered . sa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” and Zam- the Virginia Symphony Orchestra is tuning The success of those performances were belli Fireworks let fly. Each burst of color, their instruments before beginning Walton’s the inspiration for having a Flying Proms in sparks, smoke and bangs brought gasps, ap- Prelude and Fugue for Spitfire. I cannot hear Virginia Beach. plause and the thought that this salvo must them over my idling engine. be the last; only to have another launched The Virginia Arts Festival and the which was even more spectacular. Virginia Beach Military Aviation Mu- seum combined their assets and talent for what was a spectacular evening. The Virginia Symphony Orchestra under the baton of Maestro Benja- min Rous performed a program of music linked to the aircraft flying in full view of the audience. The show opener was Walton’s “Prelude and Fugue for Spitfire” with a combat vet- eran Spitfire streaking in from the west. Goldsmith’s suite from The crowds gathering and the orchestra setting up “The Blue Max” had a pair of Fokker Triplanes pirouetting above the trees. I am sitting at the end of the runway in a The very appropriate DeHavilland Tiger Photo by Paul Murphy Fokker painted in Lieutenant Au- Moth and Dragon Rapide were the fliers for gust Raben’s red and white. On my right, Barry’s music from the score for “Out of Af- The Flying Proms in full swing is another idling Fokker Triplane painted as rica.” And what could be more appropriate ’ was, pale blue with a green for Walton’s suite from “The Battle of Brit- I am standing among airplanes spanning wash, black Maltese crosses in a white ain” than the museum’s ? 50 years of aviation history. They all have square. The pilot’s white scarf flutters in The movie “The English Patient” did feature been in the sky less than an hour before. the slipstream. Under us is green a Stearman flying and so did America’s pre- The flashes of brilliant light reflect off the grass. In the deepening blue of the western mier Flying Proms to Yared’s music. The polished blue of the Corsair, illumi- sky, red, ocher, orange clouds slip across finale for the flying half of the concert was nate the biplanes. Are the bursts star-shells the lowering sun. Tall trees are darkening the 1945 Corsair and Wildcat fighters and fired over a Pacific island in 1944? Flak over into silhouettes. The airfield’s boundary is music from Rodger’s “Victory at Sea.” the Western Front in 1918? They could be. marked by a split rail fence. On the dusty Come to Flying Proms 2012 and see what road beyond the fence, a boy on a horse As each airplane landed, the pilot taxied year you find yourself in. r rides up and sits watching the airplanes. over to a grassy area next to the orchestra pavilion and visited with members of the On my left, it is the Virginia Beach’s Mili- audience who “promed” over during the in- tary Aviation Museum’s Flying Proms, part termission. With glasses of wine in hand, the of the Virginia Arts Festival in 2011. On my pilots and visitors enjoyed a personal mo- right, time has changed. The year is 1917. ment not found at any airshow.

That is when the first Flying Proms ever in Mark Whall of the BBC came from Eng- the Northern Hemisphere outside of jolly land to bring his experience as master of olde England. The Kiwis in , ceremonies to Flying Proms of Virginia (a hot bed of antique airplane activity; sev- Beach. Mark’s wit, smooth patter – en- eral of our museum’s aircraft were restored hanced by a classy accent—and knowledge there) have also latched onto the copas- of aeroplanes (his spelling) made for an etic mix of symphonic music and aviation. entertaining and informative show. It was VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 PAGE 5 Naval Aircraft Factory: N3N by Felix Usis The N3N was a two-place primary training January 1942 but the type remained in use devices are extremely rare and difficult to aircraft built by the Naval Aircraft through the rest of the Second World War. find, so this completed aircraft could be Factory (N.A.F.) in Philadelphia, Pennsyl- The N3N was also unique in that it was an used on either water or from a runway with vania during the 1930s. This was in the aircraft designed and manufactured by an its conventional gear. same factory where naval rigid airship parts aviation firm wholly owned and operated had been previously built for final assembly by the U.S. Navy as opposed to private in- It was decided to outsource the reconstruc- in nearby Lakehurst, NJ. Eventually, these dustry. For this, the Navy bought the rights tion and restoration of this historic aircraft naval airships like the Shenandoah, Akron, and the tooling for the Wright R-760 series to the Waco Classic Aircraft Company of and others ended with their own crashes engine and produced their own engines. Battle Creek, Michigan. They are most well and the elimination of America’s “Zep- Navy built engines were installed on Navy known for building the current classic Waco pelin” program. Using surplus aluminum built . biplanes based upon the earlier 1930’s de- from the discontinued rigid airships, these sign. They began the restoration work in the naval training aircraft were constructed It was back in 2007 when our museum had fall of 2008 while the Fighter Factory con- from 1938 to 1941. learned about some historic aircraft being tinued the search for the many missing parts. stored inside a warehouse in a small town in The selected paint scheme was to use the The N3N was the last biplane in US mili- Missouri. After traveling there for a person- same design as those aircraft used by the tary service and al inspection, they were Naval Academy midshipmen in Annapo- flown on floats by found to be a handful of lis, Maryland. All their planes operated on the US Naval Acad- N3N aircraft previously floats from the Severn River alongside the emy for aviation used as crop dusters and academy. Of particular interest is the original familiarization until in various states of disas- and very rare copper dust cover for the prop they were finally re- sembly and in need of shaft which shows aviator with a five tired in 1961. Ev- major repairs and res- pointed star in the center over a Navy anchor. eryone that flew the toration. It was also in aircraft knew it as this same building that Work progressed until the spring of 2011 the “Yellow Peril”, a the museum’s de Havil- when Lou Radwanick, one of the museum nickname prompted land Dragon Rapide was N3N-3 Annapolis 1961 pilots, traveled to Michigan to test fly and by its yellow paint found. scheme and the fact that it was flown pre- ferry the completed aircraft across country dominantly by inexperienced student pilots. One 1941 N3N was chosen for the to our museum. It arrived just in time for In the event that a cadet failed to solo within final restoration of an airworthy aircraft. In the May Warbirds Over the Beach airshow a certain period of time, he was in “Peril” addition, there were enough floats to outfit and afterwards has now been on display in of not being appointed as an Aviation Cadet one such airplane with the main center float the Navy hangar. r and able to continue his flight training. The and its two wingtip floats. These flotation aircraft had two crew members, instructor and student, and could be flown with either its conventional or a single Antique Car Show main float with smaller stabilizing floats on August 27, 2011 the wings. The Tidewater Region of the Antique Auto- antique, classic, and modified vehicles for mobile Club of America (TRAACA) returns display. As an added bonus, the $10 per car It was an all-metal aircraft but instead of steel, to the Military Aviation Museum on August general admission fee includes access to the the NAF used aluminum. The front of the air- 27th for their thirty-eighth annual meet. Military Aviation Museum, normally $10 craft back to the firewall in the front cockpit This will be the organization’s fourth show per person. The event has two separate sec- and the vertical stabilizer were metal covered at our facility, bringing hundreds of beautiful tion – Preserving the Past for ‘as-built’ ve- and the rest of the aircraft was fabric covered. hicles built before 1987, and Mods Other unique features were a single integral and Rods with open registration. top wing and five removable panels on the There will be food concessions on left side of the fuselage giving maintenance hand, as well as an automotive flea personnel easy access for inspections. market and car corral. The N.A.F. delivered over 900 N3N air- The show will run from 8 AM un- craft beginning in 1935. Of these were til 3PM on Saturday, August 27th. N3N-1s and over 750 were N3N-3s. Four Don’t miss this chance to see clas- N3N-3s were delivered to the sic cars and classic aircraft togeth- r Coast Guard in 1941. Production ended in er in one magnificent location! PAGE 6 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 Hangar Happenings Hangar Party Glide-In Event On Friday, June 24, museum volunteers to know each other better, put names with August 6, 2011 Glide In at Military Avia- and the Fighter Factory got together for a faces, and share stories about the airplanes tion Museum in Virginia Beach. Sailplanes afternoon BBQ beginning at 1600 hours. in our collection. Those that attended had from Tidewater Soaring Society will fly The BBQ was a way for both groups to get a lot of fun and enjoyed meeting and get- from grass runway towed by open cockpit ting to know other members of biplane. Come see the collection of war- the team. The event was so well birds from World War I to the attended that a couple of people era and watch the thrills of motorless flight. who came late didn’t get to enjoy Pilots will assemble their Gliders in front the hamburgers and hot dogs from of the museum and answer questions about the grill!! Sorry about that; we’ll this popular form of sport flying. Informa- make sure we have plenty of food tion and directions to the Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum at www.Mili- at the next one. r taryAviationMuseum.org. Information on gliding in Southeast Virginia at www.Tide- waterSoaring.org. r Photo by Barry Shatzer

Re-enactors Invade Warbirds Over the Beach WWII Airshow by Brad Groom At the “Warbirds Over the Beach” weekend This was the 70th anniversary of the Battle you could not only experience the sights, of Crete and the German re-enactors hon- sounds and smells but also witness re-enac- ored and recognized the importance of this tors perform events from the history pages date in a very professional manner. As they of WWII. marched back to their camp, you could hear

them singing a song in German while they Glider being prepared for a tow It was Sunday morning and a squadron of all kept in step. fully dressed German soldiers was on a mission to honor the fallen Fallschirmjag- I have found that all the re-enactors take on to say that the Germans did not believe er’s who lost their lives during the Battle of their roles seriously and enjoy sharing the in feeding their troops the so called “sea- Crete. While witnessing the soldiers march history with those interested. After this en- rations”. and lay a wreath next to the Ju-52, counter, I smelled something cooking and I I asked them why they were doing this. The seemed to gravitate towards it. Here I met Stepping away from their camp, I witnessed officer in charged explained, “the Battle of more German re-enactors but their spe- an American pilot being interrogated by Crete started May 20, 1941 in the morning cialty was cooking. At this camp they had German officers. It was just great to see this and was the first massive airdrop the Ger- a large authentic kitchen/stove trailer that live with all the gear, uniforms and the re- mans attempted. After ten days of fighting the Germans used in WWII. alistic image that the re-enactors all and very high casualties the Germans were The “cook” explained to me had, right down to the German typ- in control but due to the high casualties Hit- that this type of equipment ist taking down notes to the bellow- ler decided this was no longer feasible.” was used by the Germans ing German officer with the big ci- because they wanted to have gar blowing smoke at the American hot meals for their sol- pilot while asking him questions. diers. One of these trail- Many people enjoyed watching this ers was assigned to every history come alive! unit of 120 soldiers and they could cook soups, Talking to the Japanese soldiers stews, potatoes and other about their gear was interesting be- foods for their troops. cause I did not realize that they did Since they just got done not use leather boots but had shoes preparing breakfast from called “Tabi” which were a lot more this trailer they offered Japanese re-enactors comfortable than the western boots. in their traditional some to me and it tasted There was so much to see and learn The “Germans” at their stove trailer “Tabi” footwear really good. They went Continued on page 7 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 PAGE 7 Hangar Happenings Re-enactors..Continued from page 6 Royal Wedding Reception from these re-enactors at the airshow and by Brad Groom I noticed that this year more re-enactors The Military Aviation Museum has some sapphire ring encircled by 16 diamonds, were here. The word is out in the re-enac- British blood running through it with the similar to the one now worn by Kate Mid- tor community that the host of this event likes of aircraft such as the RAF Spitfire, dletown. Fine Jaguar automobiles were cares about the needs of the re-enactors Hawker Hurricane, AVRO504K, Sopwith on display courtesy of Checkered Flag, and walks around shaking their hands and British aircraft positioned for display and thanking them for coming to “Warbirds flight demonstrations, and a live look-a- Over the Beach.” like of the Royal couple entertained by walking around and taking pictures with With the re-enactors very pleased with their the guests. Since the Royal couple had host, next year’s event will have even more previous engagements an exact cutout of re-enactors to see and enjoy, it will be a do them was also on display for pictures. The not miss event! r attire of the guests was unique just as the wedding was in . Two New Dinosaurs Make

The sound of tapping on a Champagne the Museum Their Home glass arose all the guests for a toast to the by Brad Groom Royal couple and the cutting of the five It wasn’t that long ago I walked into the lo- tier cake. Everyone rose their glass to toast cal 7-11 store in Pungo and listened to the Strutter, Tiger Moth and a truly royal air- the Royal couple and enjoy some cake. new news of the area. For anybody who craft the Dragon Rapide. It was just a nat- The day was wonderful. One of lives out in this area urally good fit to have a Wedding Recep- the special events of the day was the coffee counter is tion in honor of Prince Williams of Wales when Delegate Barry Knight in- where you hear the lat- and Catherine Elizabeth Middleton at the formed the hosts, that a very est about this area of Museum on April 30, 2011. special public recognition was Virginia Beach. prepared for them by the Gen- Today it was about the It was one of the grandest af- eral Assembly, House Joint new dinosaurs some- fairs that the Museum has Resolution No. 906 stat- one saw at the Military ever held, with British flags ing the General Assem- Aviation Museum. The flowing in the wind along bly’s admiration for person went on to say the entrance way gave evi- the museum’s commitment to there was one of those gigantic birds (Pe- dence of what was ahead. preserving a unique part of terosaus otherwise known as a Pterodactyl) The space was truly a British history of the Commonwealth and one that looks like a rhino (Triceratops). environment with Bobbies and the Nation. r One guy said they are great because he likes guarding a magnificent blue to take his kids down there to get pictures of them next to these dinosaurs, his children just loved walking around them and the best part he said is that it’s free. Another guy said hey that’s a good idea! Come check out the new addition to the dinosaur family that is the talk of Pungo and Virginia Beach. Bring your children or grandchildren and get some unique pictures of the kids with some cool looking dino- saurs. They will love it!

Our 1911 Wright Brothers Vin Fiz airplane was brought to Oshkosh for the an- The dinosaurs traveled all nual EAA airshow. It is on display for this week and then it will go to the Wright the way from Gilbert Ra- Brothers museum in Dayton, Ohio. It was sponsored by the National Park Service mos’ place in Rancho Cu- to commemorate the centennial anniversary of the first successful flight across the camonga, California and United States by Cal Rodgers in 1911. The aircraft was disassembled and trucked they sure would like to say there by Al Lentz and John Brunner of the Fighter Factory. It will be received “Hi!” to ya all! r back at the museum the week of July 24th. PAGE 8 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 3 Upcoming Events Drive In Movie Night Volunteer and Docent Training August 19, 2011 October 22, 2011 We are seeking docents to give hangar tours, children education leaders, audio technicians, assistance in special events, and mu- seum facilities maintenance. Most of these do not require any spe- cific skills or prior experience, other then just enthusiasm. Share a Military Aviation Museum! few hours each month with us and learn more about aviation and Friday, August 19, 2011 airplanes from the middle of the last century. Flyover at 8:00pm* Movie to start at 8:30pm To Volunteer, Contact Steve Chalker: [email protected]. Inclement Weather Date: TBD

$10 per car or $20 per car load Warbirds and Wings Aviation Summer Camp August 15-19, 2011 *Weather permitting The Military Aviation Museum is excited to hold its very first “War- birds and Wings” Aviation Summer Day Camp August 15th-19th. During this fun-filled learning experience, your children will spend the week at the Virginia Beach Airport amongst one of the largest private collection of operational vintage and reproduction aircraft in the world!

The 5 day Camp will be for Children ages 9-14 years old and will be held from 9:00am to 4:00pm, the cost is $175 per child per camp

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