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Open House, World War II re-enactment, and auto & airplane museum at Collings Foundation, Stow MA
Image by Chris Devers
Pasting from the website of the Collings Foundation:
The Collings Foundation Hosts:
Battle for the Airfield
WWII Reenactment and Living History Weekend
October 10th and 11th
Picture this:
….An undercover French Resistance Fighter met with the Allied Forces and showed the exact coordinates of the German encampment. The evening ahead of an elite German force over took a small grass airstrip just a few hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to gain control of this airfield so they could fly in a lot-needed supplies. – It was going to be a difficult fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be able to gain control of the airfield and further their advancement? You will have to be right here to locate out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History event you will never ever neglect. You will be capable to see original equipment from WWII in action. Almost everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this kind – in the globe. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Everyday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Charge: Adults / Young children
This is a public event and reservations are not required.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and three:30 PM.
Show will incorporate:
* Aircraft: TBM Avenger, Wright "Vin Fiz" replica, 1909 Bleriot, Fokker DR-I replica, PT-17 Stearman, Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, North American AT-6 Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and numerous much more!
* Automobiles: Complete Collings Foundation collection – see list for specifics.
* Collings Foundation Gift Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear incredible stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences throughout the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – both 10/10 and ten/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 1/two Hour
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Info right here
* T-six Texan Rides – Limited Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Get in touch with 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take place twice every day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take location at 11 AM and three:30 PM.
* There will be suprises each and every battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are quite nice and make a fantastic setting for such an event. Acquiring here is tricky! Click on the hyperlink above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an outstanding history for the duration of WWII. This aircraft is effectively recognized for its versatility and simple flying characteristics. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as component of the battle reenactment.
* Our M-16 Half-Track has been beautifully restored. The quad mount 50cal machine guns fully rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle reenactments.
* The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. 1 of the first weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a component of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the event- we will be supplying PT-17 Stearman and T-six Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of entertaining! Get in touch with to reserve your flight: 800-568-8924
* Post-war German ingenuity.. A Messerschmitt minicar! On show courtesy of the Gould Foundation collection.
* It will be the Allied vs. the Axis in a very memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take spot each day at 11 AM and three:30 PM.
Open Residence, Globe War II re-enactment, and auto & airplane museum at Collings Foundation, Stow MA
Image by Chris Devers
Pasting from the site of the Collings Foundation:
The Collings Foundation Hosts:
Battle for the Airfield
WWII Reenactment and Living History Weekend
October 10th and 11th
Image this:
….An undercover French Resistance Fighter met with the Allied Forces and showed the precise coordinates of the German encampment. The evening ahead of an elite German force more than took a modest grass airstrip just a couple of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to acquire control of this airfield so they could fly in considerably-required supplies. – It was going to be a difficult fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be in a position to acquire control of the airfield and further their advancement? You will have to be right here to discover out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History event you will never ever forget. You will be able to see original equipment from WWII in action. Everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this variety – in the world. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Daily: eight:30 AM to four:30 PM
Entry Fee: Adults / Youngsters
This is a public event and reservations are not needed.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and three:30 PM.
Show will include:
* Aircraft: TBM Avenger, Wright "Vin Fiz" replica, 1909 Bleriot, Fokker DR-I replica, PT-17 Stearman, Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, North American AT-6 Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and a lot of much more!
* Automobiles: Whole Collings Foundation collection – see list for particulars.
* Collings Foundation Gift Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear remarkable stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences throughout the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – each ten/ten and 10/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Limited Availability
* for 1/2 Hour
* Get in touch with 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Information right here
* T-six Texan Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Get in touch with 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take place twice each and every day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take spot at 11 AM and three:30 PM.
* There will be suprises every battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are extremely nice and make a wonderful setting for such an event. Receiving here is tricky! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an incredible history during WWII. This aircraft is nicely recognized for its versatility and easy flying traits. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as component of the battle reenactment.
* Our M-16 Half-Track has been beautifully restored. The quad mount 50cal machine guns totally rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle reenactments.
* The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. 1 of the first weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a component of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the occasion- we will be supplying PT-17 Stearman and T-six Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of entertaining! Get in touch with to reserve your flight: 800-568-8924
* Post-war German ingenuity.. A Messerschmitt minicar! On show courtesy of the Gould Foundation collection.
* It will be the Allied vs. the Axis in a very memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take location every day at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.