The National Museum of World War II Aviation

Major Progress in Museum Development                             August 2011

In This Issue
From the Cockpit
Museum Development
"Spirit of 45" Day

Bill Klaers and James Stewart from the Cockpit 

Greetings! ,
 

There is so much great news to share so we hope you will followup this newsletter with frequent visits to our recently modified website.

 

We are constantly meeting dedicated and talented people who understand the importance of capturing and telling the story of aviation in World War II.  Visitors soon understand our specific museum focus on how resources, manpower, and individual talents were assembled to produce the arsenal of equipment and people required to win the war.

 

There have been significant additions and improvements to our museum website.  Check out the News section for an update on events.  We have included a Frequently Asked Questions section as well as a section which documents accomplishments to date.  Your comments of support for the Museum project have resulted in an Endorsement section where you can advocate for the Museum.  We get lots of requests for briefings and tours so there is now an area for electronic signup.  This is a work in progress so if you have other ideas, please share them with us.

 

Please continue to visit our website as we make it interactive and user friendly for capturing pictures and stories you may want to share with future generations.

 

As you may know, the museum now owns three hangars which will be an intricate part of the project when fully implemented.  We also have onsite many of the artifacts which will be on display.  This museum is about the human story and contribution so your personal stories about efforts from those you love are central to this Museum.
  
 Bill Klaers 

 James Stewart

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 James Stewart
Klaers
 Bill Klaers

The National Museum of World War II Aviation
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   Development Pace on Track

 
Some very talented people are joining the team to make this Museum a reality.  Our Board members continue to provide direction and support in reaching corporate America and our Congressional leaders.  Our Project Manager is working many of the details and remaining in contact with many of you who want to visit or support in some personal way.

Facility TourEach day brings new evidence of the importance of this effort to preserve this history for generations to come.  Sometimes visitors come with family artifacts from World War II and the Home Front that deserve a public place to visually tell some new peice of the story.  Some visitors have never shared their war time experience with loved ones and find this Museum a point of closure for those life changing experiences.  

In order to let the Colorado community as well as visitors to the area know about the developing museum, below are some of the groups and individuals we have hosted and briefed:
  • The 49th Fighter Squadron Association
  • The 380th Space Control Squadron
  • NORAD/USNORTHCOM
  • Military Officers Association of America
  • Several ROTC student classes
  • Senator Mark Udall's Legislative Staff
  • Discovery Canyon Campus
  • Veterans Car Club of America
  • Mr. Stan Vosberg (aviation artist)
  • Mr. Bill Beck (WWII Fighter Pilot)
  • Mr. Frederic Arnold (WWII Fighter Pilot/Artist)

Original Hell
Hell Hawk Pilots
The Museum was particularly honored to support the Hell Hawks P-47 reunion and aerial demonstrations.
They are great heros whose story the museum will preserve.

In addition, the museum has aquired by donation a PT-19 WWII trainer, numerous books and resource materials plus written endorsements from key individuals from across the nation.
We all want this Museum open and available to the general public at the earliest date.  Our veterans deserve to see how we will honor their legacy and preserve their remarkable story.  Some of us focus almost entirely on the World War II airplanes which were built in vast numbers and effectively preserved our American freedom.  But many of us believe a real peice of history that must be saved is the effort of the American people to save our nation.  Those in uniform as well as those in the factories deserve to be remembered by this grateful nation. 
 

Congressional Resolution establishes "Spirit of 45" Day

 
The second Sunday of August has been identified by the 111th Congress of the United States of America as the day our nation will recognize and commemorate the efforts of millions of veterans who served in World War II.  The first annual recognition will take place August 14, 2011 with events across the nation.

FDRooseveltKeeping The Spirit of 45 Alive is directly in line with the mission of the National Museum of World War II Aviation.  Our website is being modified to allow you to recognize those family, friends, and numerous heros who touched your life with their service and stories of sacrifice.  We also want to ensure  that those who served and committed to the home front effort are not forgotten.  Please visit our website frequently and provide your feedback as we work to capture your stories and heros for future generations.

 

 

World War II Restoration Project Now at an Airshow near You

 

Corsair
F-4U Corsair
Some of you who have visited the Museum complex may have seen this World War II F4U Corsair during some phase of its rebuild and restoration.  Seeing aircraft restorations is an added benefit to this National Museum as it makes the Museum displays and story come alive.  This particular Corsair has an interesting history and was an important part of our Navy arsenal.