Scouts earn their wings

Scouts and adults listen to talk on  historic "Spirit of Maryland."

More than 100 Scouts, accompanied by parents and Scout leaders, attended the second annual Aviation Day at the museum held by the Chesapeake District.  Scouts learned about rockets, principles of flight, navigation and building a community in space. The weather prevented a visit to the Strawberry Point static line, but they were kept busy with a variety of hands-on activities. They also had a chance to hold classes in the museum C Basement center where they also had a chance to see restoration projects and several historic craft, including Steven Oxman's balloon that crossed the Alps and Bill Morris' "Spirit of Maryland," which traveled to Europe and the Arctic several times.

Snow days pile up

The new structure at Strawberry Point survived the challenging weather.

Twin Beech and Martin 4-O-4 are visible behind snow piles.

B-57s were stationed in Alaska, but never looked like this.

The recent snows closed the museum for a few days, but the spring weather forecast should take care of that. The airplanes at Strawberry Point were snow-covered, but seemed to have weathered the storm. Anyone who wants to be escorted to the planes may have to look from afar or scale the snow piles.
Please call ahead to make sure the museum  is open. 410-682-6122

Museum's F9F on the move

The museum's F9F shows years of neglect.

Volunteers have moved the museum's Grumman F9F Cougar from a storage yard on Eastern Avenue to Strawberry Point.  Eventually, the jet engine will be removed and restored for display.  Plans call for the fighter either to be restored. or converted into a Navy jet simulator. As always, people are invited to volunteer their services to accomplish the Cougar's final mission.

Inclement weather

In the event of wintry weather, please call the museum at 410-682-6122 to make sure we are open.
The Museum follows the Baltimore County Schools snow closing policy.

Hats off to exemplary aviator

Joe Toskes, right, accepts FAA award.

 Museum member Joe Toskes has received a Federal Aviation Administration certificate for 50 years of flying without an accident.  Joe began flying as a youngster at Harbor Field and thanked those who helped him over the years. Joe has been very generous with his time and resources while taking on several projects for the museum. When not flying, Joe can be found working on a restoration project.

Family members and several people who knew Joe over his aviation career showed up at a reception held at the museum to applaud his special honor.

Last rockets to the moon

Mike Stanford answers questions after his talk.

Dr. Michael Stanford enthused about the importance of the Saturn V rocket at the Monday Speaker Series event at the Lockheed Martin auditorium. Mike, who worked for the space program for several years, showed a video and explained why the giant rocket was such a technological marvel.  The booster that last took man to the moon was discontinued as the Apollo Space Program completed its successful mission of getting men to the moon and returning them safely to earth.  He lamented the Saturn V abandonment and explained that its lifting capability probably could have assembled a space station in as little as two flights.

Rosies visit the museum

Several Rosies stopped to admire custom car decorated in their honor.

Several Rosie the Riveters stopped by the Museum for their annual get-together on Saturday.  It was a chance for them to catch up  and share memories and stories about the years when they helped the war effort at the Martin Company and other aviation manufacturers.  Visitors at the Museum were also caught up in the enthusiasm of the group and the tales they told.