Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

🚨🎤 New Behind the Wings podcast episode - Stunt Flying for Top Gun: Maverick. Find Episode 40 at https://buff.ly/3KZ9Xec or wherever you listen! In this episode hear behind-the-scenes stories of how some of the most realistic flying scenes are made. Guest Scott Kartvedt tells us about his time in the Navy, flying as a Blue Angel and on the Patriots Jet team, and "dogfighting" with a helicopter while filming. This one is going to be cool! Episode 40 marks the end of Season 4 of the Behind the Wings Podcast. We'll be taking a short break and will be back later this year for Season 5. Hosted by Rick Crandall and John Barry. Produced by Brian Funke and Cray Novick. Edited by Brian Funke. PC: Paramount Pictures and Scott Kartvedt. #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #museum #denver #podcast #behindthewings #behindthewingspodcast #pilot #fighterpilot #fighterjet #f18 #jet #blueangels #topgun #topgunmaverick #maverick #stunts #stuntpilot #navy

This year marks the 71st anniversary of the Korean War. On this day, the Korean Armistice was signed, signaling the end of the war. We want to take a moment to remember, honor, and give our thanks to the servicemen who made sacrifices. This photo shows American Marines marching down a road known as “Nightmare Alley” and it was taken by David Douglas Duncan, a renowned documentary photographer. Photo: The LIFE Magazine Collection, 2005 #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #koreanwararmisticeday

In honor of our 30th anniversary, take 30% off of your new Wings membership! Sale ends on July 31 - don't miss out on unlimited, regular admission to both Wings locations for a year, exclusive access to special events and a 10% discount in the Museum Store and for Air & Space Summer Camps. A Wings membership pays for itself in 2-3 visits, and when you become a member now, the savings are even BIGGER. Join our community of members today and use code WINGS30 to claim your discount by July 31. Learn more & become a member today at https://buff.ly/3XhsaIu #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #museum #membership #support #join #anniversary #summercamp

Today in 1897, Amelia Earhart was born. We celebrate her record-breaking achievements in aviation today and every day. Not only was she the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean solo, she was also an entrepreneur owning a fashion business, and an aviation editor at Cosmopolitan Magazine amongst other things. Her life dramatically changed the day she left to fly around the world with navigator Fred Noonan. They only had 7,000 miles left when her aircraft lost connection near the Howland Islands in July 1937. Recently, Deep Sea Vision, says they found Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Electra 10-E using sonar. It’s presumed to be about 100 miles off of the Howland Islands. Deep Sea Vision said its 16-member crew used an advanced underwater drone to scan more than 5,200 square miles of ocean floor in search of the aircraft. What do you think about this image? Is that Earhart’s plane? #ameliaearhartday #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #aviation #femalepilot #womeninaviation #ameliaearhart #mystery #pilot

Featured Aircraft of July! 🧡 The Skyote is a single-engine, single-seat sport biplane that has some really cool features! Here are some quick facts that you might not know about the Skyote! 🐺 The drawings of the building plans were originally sold at $275. As of August 2020, they are sold at $595. 🐺 The plane design combines the look of the classic Rose Parakeet with the handling and agility of the Bucker Jungmeister. 🐺 Pete Bartoe (the original designer) withdrew Skyote plans from the market in 1986. Check it out when you visit us next! #wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #skyote #aerospace #aviation #aviationdaily #aircraft #didyouknow #history

Sustineo Alas. Latin: “I sustain the Wings.” 🪽 Learn how you can receive the exclusive Wings Overn bio the Rockies™ Sustineo Alas hat here: https://buff.ly/4daQjrE Sustain the education programs and museum you love today!

🌕 APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING 🌕 This year marks the 55th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing and to celebrate, we are shining light on the story of the American spacecraft and its fearless crew. Dedication to aviation and the stars were a part of the Astronaut's DNA. Neil A. Armstrong served as a naval aviator from 1949 to 1952, Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin was an engineer and fighter pilot in the Korean War and Michael Collins served as a fighter pilot and test pilot in the U.S. Air Force. It was a bold decision for both NASA and the pilots to head into space but it propelled mankind into the future. Photo Captions - Photo one shows three astronauts as the prime crew of the Apollo 11 lunar landing mission. Left to right, are Neil A. Armstrong, commander; Michael Collins, command module pilot; and Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot. Photo two shows Apollo 11 crew members (left to right) Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins, wearing space suits, leaving the elevator after descending from the top of the launch tower. The three had just completed participation in the countdown demonstration test for the upcoming Apollo 11 mission. Photo three shows the 363-foot tall, 6,400,000-pound rocket launching from the Kennedy Space Center, Florida via the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC). Photo four shows Buzz Aldrin as he takes his first step onto the surface of the Moon. Photo five shows the flag of the United States, deployed on the surface of the moon, dominates this photograph taken from inside the Lunar Module (LM). The footprints of astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Edwin E. Aldrin Jr. stand out very clearly. Photo six shows the Lunar Module (LM) making its docking approach to the CSM. Photo seven shows Vice President Spiro Agnew (right center) and former President Lyndon Johnson (left center) viewing the liftoff of Apollo 11 from the stands located at the Kennedy Space Center VIP viewing site. Photo eight shows the View of the Mission Control Center celebrating the conclusion of the Apollo 11 mission. When they returned home, they were quarantined in case they were accompanied by lunar microorganisms. During this time, they conducted debriefs, wrote their pilot reports, and even celebrated Armstrong’s 39th birthday. Nasa said in an article, “To a question about whether there was any time while walking on the Moon when they felt spellbound by the experience, Armstrong replied, “About 2½ hours,” the duration of the spacewalk. To another question about how their preparations for their upcoming tours compared to the actual mission, Armstrong replied perhaps somewhat presciently, “It’s certainly the part we’re least prepared to handle.”” At the museum, we are lucky to get to see some lunar artifacts! From newspaper clippings to lunar aircraft we get a little blast from the past. Check it out today. Photos: NASA #apollo11#wingsmuseum #wingsovertherockies #airandspace #nasa

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Stewart W Bailey to Museum Curator! Stewart graduated from the University of Michigan School of Art & Design, and has had a career that spans over 36 years in aviation, space and science museums. Before coming to Wings, he served as the Curator for the Lone Star Flight Museum in Houston and prior to that he was Curator at the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. Stewart has been a dedicated member of the Wings Curatorial department since February 2020. He initially served as the Exhibits Manager followed by his most recent role as Collections Manager. He has published one book on the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum collection and has numerous articles and photographs in aviation and spaceflight related books and magazines. He is a life-long enthusiast of aviation and space flight, an avid model builder and model rocketeer with additional interests in astronomy and American Civil War naval history. Stewart's dedication, hard work, and exceptional contributions have been instrumental to Wings' success. We are thrilled to see him step into a new role within our organization. Please join us in congratulating Stewart on this well-deserved promotion! #wingsmuseum #promotion #leadership #achievement #airandspace #museum

Experience a high-flying adventure with Snoopy and the Red Baron at the Air & Space Museum! 🛩️🐶 This limited time exhibit features the stories of Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace. Learn about Charles Schulz and the creation of these timeless tales, Snoopy's ties to the U.S. Air Force and see rare vintage memorabilia. Test your paper airplane skills, take a selfie with Snoopy's doghouse and unleash your creative side at our coloring station. Be sure to visit the Museum Store for special Snoopy items and unique gifts! Learn more & plan your visit at https://buff.ly/4aHbTlK #wingsmuseum #exhibit #snoopy #peanuts #thingstodo #denver #airandspace #museum

We're thrilled to recognize our outstanding team members who have gone above and beyond. 🌟 Congratulations to our 2024 2nd Quarter Award Winners for their exceptional dedication, hard work and contributions to making Wings a great place.🏆 Outstanding Full-Time Team Member: Brian Funke, Content Coordinator Outstanding Part-Time Team Member: Davis Varcoe, Visitor Services Associate Outstanding Volunteer: Michael Dunick (not pictured) Outstanding Aerospace Exploration Student: Asher (not pictured) Join us in congratulating these exceptional individuals for their remarkable work! 👏 #wingsmuseum #quarterlyawards #employee #volunteers #wingsovertherockies