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Don't Miss First-Ever Night at the Air Force Museum
4/28/2009
CONTACT:
Sarah Swan, Public Affairs Division
(937) 255-1283
DAYTON, Ohio (April 28, 2009) – What happens in the galleries of the National Museum of the United States Air Force after the doors close each evening? Now the public can experience a “Night at the Air Force Museum,” a new event that takes place from 6-10 p.m. on May 15.
A variety of interactive programs will take place throughout the museum, as visitors have the unique opportunity to see aviation history come alive and discover the source behind this evening of “life” at the museum. Best of all, this family-friendly event is free!
Visitors will meet characters from all eras of military aviation history, from a World War I flyboy to an Apollo astronaut. In addition, they can attempt to fly a Wright B simulator, get their faces adorned with camouflage paint, write a postcard to the troops and look into seven aircraft cockpits (B-24D, P-61C, RF-86F, UH-19B, F-22A, SR-71 and AC-130A).
Free IMAX films and Morphis MovieRides also will be offered. During the film Flyers, showing at 7 p.m., a World War II fighter pilot teaches his young protégé the true meaning of flight. At 8:30 p.m., Destiny in Space will give the audience an inspiring look at the challenges future generations will face in exploring the universe. Seating for the IMAX films is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
The museum’s gift shop and café will be open for business during the event.
Night at the Air Force Museum coincides with the spring release of the Night at the Museum 2: Battle of the Smithsonian movie.
Additional details about the event are available at
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/night.asp. Groups of 10 or more are encouraged to pre-register on the Web site.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Street, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day).
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