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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 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 evening ahead of an elite German force over took a tiny grass airstrip just a few hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to acquire control of this airfield so they could fly in much-necessary supplies. – It was going to be a difficult fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be able to achieve handle 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 by no means neglect. You will be capable to see original gear from WWII in action. Every little thing from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only occasion of this type – in the globe. – Don’t miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Day-to-day: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Charge: Adults / Young children
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-six Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and numerous much more!
* Automobiles: Complete Collings Foundation collection – see list for details.
* Collings Foundation Gift Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear wonderful stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences in the course of the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – each 10/10 and ten/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Limited Availability
* for 1/2 Hour
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Info right here
* T-6 Texan Rides – Limited Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take place twice every single 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 single battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are very good and make a great setting for such an event. Receiving here is tricky! Click on the hyperlink above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an amazing history for the duration of WWII. This aircraft is effectively known for its versatility and effortless 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. One particular of the initial 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-6 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 really memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take location every 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 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 precise coordinates of the German encampment. The evening just before an elite German force over took a little grass airstrip just a couple of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to acquire manage of this airfield so they could fly in considerably-needed supplies. – It was going to be a tough fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be capable to achieve handle of the airfield and further their advancement? You will have to be here to uncover out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History event you will by no means forget. You will be capable to see original gear from WWII in action. Almost everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only occasion of this type – in the planet. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Day-to-day: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Charge: 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-six 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 incredible stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences in the course of the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – each ten/ten and ten/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 1/two 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
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take location twice every single 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 really nice and make a fantastic setting for such an event. Getting right here is tricky! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an outstanding history in the course of WWII. This aircraft is effectively 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 totally rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle reenactments.
* The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. One particular of the very first 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 entertaining! Call 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 extremely memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take spot every single day at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.