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Open Residence, World War II re-enactment, and auto & airplane museum at Collings Foundation, Stow MA
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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
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 more than took a small grass airstrip just a few hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to obtain control 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 gain handle of the airfield and additional their advancement? You will have to be here to discover out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History occasion you will never ever overlook. You will be able 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 planet. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Day-to-day: 8:30 AM to four:30 PM
Entry Fee: Adults / Youngsters
This is a public event and reservations are not essential.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and 3:30 PM.
Show will contain:
* 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 far more!
* Automobiles: Entire Collings Foundation collection – see list for information.
* 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 – each ten/ten and ten/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 1/two Hour
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Info right here
* T-6 Texan Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take location twice each 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 battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are very good and make a excellent setting for such an occasion. Receiving here is difficult! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an incredible history for the duration of WWII. This aircraft is well known for its versatility and straightforward flying traits. 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 fully rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle reenactments.
* The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. One of the 1st weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a portion of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the event- we will be providing PT-17 Stearman and T-6 Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of exciting! Contact 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 extremely memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take spot every single day at 11 AM and three:30 PM.