Pikes Peak & Denver Life Member Affinity Group - June Meeting (In-Person)
Tour of The National Museum of World War II Aviation 775 Aviation Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
Lunch at The Airplane Restaurant to Follow at 1665 N. Newport Road, Colorado Springs.
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- Date: 12 Jun 2021
- Time: 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-07:00) US/Mountain
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- 775 Aviation Way
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- United States 80916
- Building: The National Museum of World War II Aviation
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Questions Call 719-661-7889
- Starts 28 May 2021 12:55 PM
- Ends 11 June 2021 12:00 PM
- All times are (GMT-07:00) US/Mountain
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Jim of National Museum of WW II Aviation
Tour of The National Museum of World War II Aviation
Opened to the public in 2012, the National Museum of World War II Aviation documents the role that military aviation played in the emergence of our nation as a world power during the Second World War. Through a combination of its aircraft collection, exhibits, interactive displays, and docent led tours, the museum tells the story of our nation’s tremendous technological advancements during the War, and describes the lasting social and economic changes that were essential to the success of the Allied war effort.
Jim Palmer will provide a private tour of museum which displays flyable World War II aircraft. Entrance to the Museum is provided free for IEEE Life Members. Guests Invited But Will Pay Normal Entrance Prices ($11 -14).
Lunch will follow at the nearby Airplane Restaurant at the members own expense.
Please email: dbondurant@mac.com for Guest Reservations. Please inform dbondurant@mac.com if you do not plan to attend the lunch following the tour.
Biography:
Colonel Jim Palmer, Air Force Retired
Docent, National Museum of WW II Aviation
Former Commander, 3rd Space Support Wing
Peterson Air Force Based