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The Early Jet Engine History: A Personal Journey
Feb
20
7:00 PM19:00

The Early Jet Engine History: A Personal Journey

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An evening with retired University of Washington Aeronautics and Astronautics professor Dr. Reiner Decher. Dr. Decher will recount the history of the German engineers who built jet engines during the Second World War, including those working on the Junkers 004 engine for the Me 262, and will explore the challenges and opportunities these engineers and their families encountered throughout the war and in the postwar period. Dr. Decher will touch on his own experience as a member of one of these families. If you are interested in World War II history or aeronautical engineering you won’t want to miss this talk!

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Rockets and Resistance
Jan
30
6:00 PM18:00

Rockets and Resistance

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Please join us at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum for an evening with author Suzanne Kelman and FHCAM docent Matthew Wilson, who will explore how the V2 rockets operated during World War II and what the Dutch Resistance did to thwart their attacks on Europe.

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Rockets and Resistance
Jan
16
6:00 PM18:00

Rockets and Resistance

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Please join us at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at 7:00pm for an evening with author Suzanne Kelman and FHCAM docent Matthew Wilson, who will explore how the V2 rockets operated during World War II and what the Dutch Resistance did to thwart their attacks on Europe. Matt will give an in-depth overview of the development, launch, and effectiveness of Germany's most infamous vengeance weapon, and Suzanne will read excerpts from her Amazon Bestselling novel A View Across the Rooftops that highlighted some of the Dutch Resistance activities during that time. If you are interested in World War II history you won’t want to miss this very special evening!

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Saturday Walking Talk: The Focke-Wulf 190 A-5
Jan
11
1:00 PM13:00

Saturday Walking Talk: The Focke-Wulf 190 A-5

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One of the most feared German aircraft of World War II, the Focke-Wulf 190 A-5 was also among the most advanced fighters of its time when it was introduced into service. Join us on Saturday, January 11 for a 30-minute talk with FHCAM docent Glenn Humann to explore the remarkable history and technical specifications of this iconic warbird. This tour is free with your admission to the museum!

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Tanks Giving
Dec
14
10:00 AM10:00

Tanks Giving

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Join the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum for the holiday event of the year! Come meet Santa as he arrives from the North Pole by military tank to take Christmas photos with your family. This can't miss event turns the museum into Santa's workshop where kids can make cookies, crafts, hot cocoa, and much more.

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Saug Drück Knall Blas: Jet-Engine Development in Germany
Nov
14
6:00 PM18:00

Saug Drück Knall Blas: Jet-Engine Development in Germany

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As part of the winter lecture series at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum, regular FHCAM presenter and spacecraft propulsion engineer Dr. Dieter M. Zube will return to the lectern on Thursday, November 14 to deliver his presentation entitled Saug-Drück-Knall-Blas.

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War Dogs with K9 Handler Roy Johnson
Oct
23
7:00 PM19:00

War Dogs with K9 Handler Roy Johnson

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Join us at the Flying Heritage and Combat Armor Museum on Wednesday, October 23 at 7:00pm for an evening with Roy Johnson. Johnson, who served in the US Air Force and was stationed in Great Britain during the Vietnam War era, will talk about his experiences as a K9 handler and provide insight into what it was like to train and work alongside Jay, his K9 partner. He will also explore how the US military utilized K9 units in Vietnam. If you love dogs you won’t want to miss this talk!

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Monster Bash
Oct
5
10:00 AM10:00

Monster Bash

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Join us on Saturday, October 5 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. for a scary good time at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum’s Monster Bash! Get up close to a collection of mythical and marvelous machines.

Touch big firetrucks, tanks, tractors, monster trucks and more! Donate a minimum of $5 to take a ride in a MONSTER JEEP! Explore the hangars and find creepy crawlies for a prize! The fun never ends at this spooktacular event. Don’t forget to wear your costume for tricks and treats from friends and foes all throughout the event while supplies last!

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Dog Days at FHCAM
Sep
7
10:00 AM10:00

Dog Days at FHCAM

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FHCAM welcomes man's best friend into the museum on September 7th for the opening of our newest exhibit, Animals in Wartime. Dog Days will be packed with exciting things to do and see including mingling with local animal organizations and shopping for your furry friend! Take home your own frisbee with a $3 minumum donation to the museum! Event ends at 2 PM and all dogs must be off premises by 2:30 PM unless a registered service animal. More information coming soon!

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Animals in Wartime Exhibit Opening- Member Preview Event
Sep
6
6:00 PM18:00

Animals in Wartime Exhibit Opening- Member Preview Event

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On September 6th from 6pm-9pm the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum invites its members to a special preview event of its new Animals in Wartime exhibit. Be the first to see this beautifully done exhibit and to learn about the heroic critters who were crutial in aiding the war efforts throughout history.

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Art, Austria, and Auschwitz: The Story of Ria Munk
Aug
8
6:00 PM18:00

Art, Austria, and Auschwitz: The Story of Ria Munk

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Join us at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum to learn about a remarkable episode in the history of the Holocaust. John Pedack, historian and social studies teacher, will trace the ‘life’ of Gustav Klimt’s posthumous portrait of Ria Munk, which was stolen by the Nazis from the Munk family in 1941.

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A Brief History of the Messerschmitt Bf 109
Jul
27
1:00 PM13:00

A Brief History of the Messerschmitt Bf 109

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Arguably the most famous German aircraft of World War II, the Messerschmitt Bf 109 was also the most advanced fighter of its time when it was introduced into service. Join us on Saturday, July 27 for a 30-minute talk with FHCAM docent Glenn Humann to explore the remarkable history and technical specifications of this iconic warbird. This tour is free with your admission to the museum!

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Warbirds and Wine
Apr
13
6:00 PM18:00

Warbirds and Wine

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Treat your taste buds to delicious wines and decadent chocolates as you explore living history at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. Toast to some of the rarest warbirds from WWII that have been fully restored to take to the skies as you enjoy six wine tastings in a beautiful FHCAM wine glass included in your ticket. Live music brings the hangars to life as you indulge in delicious sweets.

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Warbirds and Wine
Feb
9
6:00 PM18:00

Warbirds and Wine

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Treat your taste buds to delicious wines and decadent chocolates as you explore living history at the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum. Toast to some of the rarest warbirds from WWII that have been fully restored to take to the skies as you enjoy six wine tastings in a beautiful wine glass included in your ticket.

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Hetzer Tank Night Run
Dec
13
7:00 PM19:00

Hetzer Tank Night Run

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Join the Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum for an evening engine run-up of the Hetzer Tank. Museum Director Adrian Hunt will kick off the evening with a brief history of this little trouble maker. Mr. Hunt's talk will be followed by a more technical look at the tank lead by mechanic manager and chief restorer, Jason Muszala.

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Summer Saturdays – D-Day on Omaha Beach
Sep
15
2:00 PM14:00

Summer Saturdays – D-Day on Omaha Beach

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On June 6th 1944, The Allied Armies began their liberation of Northwest Europe. These amphibious landings are best known as D-Day. Join FHCAM Docent Richard Ulrich as he discusses the landings at Omaha Beach and the ferocious battle that took place that morning as the United States Army fought to gain a foothold on the Normandy coast of France.

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