Sunday, August 10, 2014

Perfect weather for perfect day

Susan Merryman got a chance to tell visitors about the historic Rearwin Cloudster brought out for Open Cockpit.


Real Rosie the Riveters (Grace, Rena, Loretta and Susan) answered questions.
Betsy, a new volunteer, welcomed visitors as Rosie the Riveter.
Over 200 visitors got a chance to experience Open Cockpit Day on Saturday when the museum opened several aircraft on its Strawberry Point static line. Yougsters of all ages could sit in a nuclear bomber or one of several fighters and trainers, including a Top Gun TA-4J Skyhawk and F-100F Wild Weasel. The most popular aircraft with visitors were the Skyhawk and T-34C Mentor trainer. People also got to see the latest addition to the collection, the UH-1M "Huey" helicopter which elicited knowing glances from several Vietnam-era veterans.

Several Rosie the Riveters also were there to tell tales of World War II and answer questions.
Beautifully restored Plymouth was an added bonus.
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