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Open Property, Globe 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 before an elite German force over took a small grass airstrip just a few hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to achieve control of this airfield so they could fly in much-required supplies. – It was going to be a hard fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be in a position to achieve handle 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 in no way forget. You will be in a position to see original gear 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 Day-to-day: 8:30 AM to four:30 PM
Entry Charge: Adults / Children
This is a public occasion and reservations are not essential.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and three:30 PM.
Display will consist of:
* Aircraft: TBM Avenger, Wright "Vin Fiz" replica, 1909 Bleriot, Fokker DR-I replica, PT-17 Stearman, Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, North American AT-six Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and a lot of far more!
* Automobiles: Whole Collings Foundation collection – see list for details.
* Collings Foundation Present Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear amazing stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences during the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – both ten/10 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
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take spot twice every single day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take spot at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.
* There will be suprises each battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are very nice and make a excellent setting for such an event. Receiving right here is tricky! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an extraordinary history for the duration of WWII. This aircraft is properly known for its versatility and easy flying characteristics. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as part 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. A single of the very first weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a element of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the event- we will be offering PT-17 Stearman and T-6 Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of enjoyable! Contact 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 really memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take spot each and every day at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.
Open Home, World War II re-enactment, and auto & airplane museum at Collings Foundation, Stow MA
Image by Chris Devers
Pasting from the web site 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 night ahead of an elite German force over took a tiny grass airstrip just a handful of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to gain control of this airfield so they could fly in significantly-required supplies. – It was going to be a difficult fight.
How will the battle end? Will the Allied troops be capable to achieve control of the airfield and additional their advancement? You will have to be right here to find out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History occasion you will never forget. You will be capable to see original equipment from WWII in action. Everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only occasion of this type – in the globe. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Daily: 8:30 AM to four:30 PM
Entry Charge: Adults / Children
This is a public event and reservations are not necessary.
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-six Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and numerous much more!
* Automobiles: Whole Collings Foundation collection – see list for particulars.
* Collings Foundation Present Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear amazing stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences throughout the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – each 10/10 and ten/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Limited Availability
* for 1/two Hour
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Info 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 location twice each and every day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take place at 11 AM and three:30 PM.
* There will be suprises each battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are extremely nice and make a fantastic setting for such an event. Acquiring here is difficult! Click on the hyperlink above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an outstanding history throughout WWII. This aircraft is well identified for its versatility and easy flying characteristics. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as part of the battle reenactment.
* Our M-16 Half-Track has been beautifully restored. The quad mount 50cal machine guns completely rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle reenactments.
* The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. A single of the very first weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a part of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the occasion- we will be offering PT-17 Stearman and T-six Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of enjoyable! 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 really memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take place every day at 11 AM and 3:30 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 exact coordinates of the German encampment. The night ahead of an elite German force more than took a small grass airstrip just a handful of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to gain handle of this airfield so they could fly in significantly-needed supplies. – It was going to be a difficult fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be able to acquire manage of the airfield and further their advancement? You will have to be here to locate out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History occasion you will never ever overlook. You will be capable to see original equipment from WWII in action. Everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only occasion of this sort – in the globe. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Every day: eight:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Fee: Adults / Kids
This is a public occasion and reservations are not necessary.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Show will consist of:
* 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 a lot more!
* Automobiles: Whole Collings Foundation collection – see list for information.
* Collings Foundation Present Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear amazing stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences throughout the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – both 10/10 and 10/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 1/2 Hour
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Information here
* T-six Texan Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take spot twice each and every day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take place at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.
* There will be suprises every single battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are quite good and make a fantastic setting for such an event. Getting here is tricky! Click on the hyperlink above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an incredible history throughout WWII. This aircraft is properly identified for its versatility and easy 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 completely 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 providing PT-17 Stearman and T-six Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of fun! Call to reserve your flight: 800-568-8924
* Post-war German ingenuity.. A Messerschmitt minicar! On display 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 place each day at 11 AM and three:30 PM.