A few nice 5 axis machine shop pictures I located:
Open Home, World War II re-enactment, and auto & airplane museum at Collings Foundation, Stow MA: Cessna UC-78 Bobcat
Image by Chris Devers
Pasting from the internet 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 just before an elite German force over took a modest grass airstrip just a couple of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to gain manage of this airfield so they could fly in considerably-necessary supplies. – It was going to be a hard fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be able to obtain handle 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 occasion you will by no means forget. You will be able to see original gear from WWII in action. Almost everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this type – in the world. – Don’t miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Everyday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Charge: 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-six Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and several a lot more!
* Automobiles: Complete Collings Foundation collection – see list for details.
* Collings Foundation Gift Shop
* Vetran’s Roundtable Discussion: Hear amazing stories from WWII Veterans about thier experiences for the duration of the war. 1:00 PM on hangar floor – each ten/ten and 10/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Limited Availability
* for 1/2 Hour
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Information here
* T-6 Texan Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take place twice each 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 every battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are really good and make a excellent setting for such an event. Obtaining here is difficult! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an extraordinary history during WWII. This aircraft is effectively known for its versatility and easy flying qualities. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as element 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 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 supplying PT-17 Stearman and T-six Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of fun! Get in touch with 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 quite memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take spot every day at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.
Open Property, Planet 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
Image this:
….An undercover French Resistance Fighter met with the Allied Forces and showed the precise coordinates of the German encampment. The night before an elite German force more than took a small grass airstrip just a handful of hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to acquire control of this airfield so they could fly in considerably-necessary supplies. – It was going to be a tough fight.
How will the battle finish? Will the Allied troops be capable to acquire control of the airfield and additional 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 capable to see original gear from WWII in action. Every little thing from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this kind – in the planet. – Do not miss it!
October 10th and 11th
Open Everyday: eight:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Entry Charge: Adults / Children
This is a public event and reservations are not required.
Two reenactments per day: 11:00 AM and three: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 more!
* Automobiles: Whole Collings Foundation collection – see list for information.
* 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 – both ten/ten and 10/11.
* PT-17 Stearman Rides – Restricted Availability
* for 1/two Hour
* Call 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* See PT-17 Info right here
* T-6 Texan Rides – Limited Availability
* for 45 minutes
* Contact 978-562-9182 for reservations.
* The WWII Battle reenactment will take location twice every day on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar. It will take location at 11 AM and 3:30 PM.
* There will be suprises each and every battle!
* The Collings Foundation grounds are quite good and make a excellent setting for such an event. Getting right here is difficult! Click on the link above for directions.
* The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an outstanding history in the course of WWII. This aircraft is nicely known for its versatility and easy 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 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 1st weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a element of the battle reenactments.
* For a "birds eye" view of the occasion- we will be supplying PT-17 Stearman and T-6 Texan flights. Flying in these aircraft is a lot of fun! 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 quite 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.