ROCKY MOUNTAIN METROPOLITAN AIRPORT
NOVEMBER 14 - 16, 2008
http://www.b17tours.com/
As a special continuation of Veteran's day, we present this milestone tour
stop of the EAA's rare WWII aircraft, the B-17 "Aluminum Overcast".
Bring your family and join forces with our great community partners to
honor and respect our true American heros.
Our signature 2008 "Salute To Veterans" event is a free, first-person
learning experience for our entire front range community. This program
is thoughtfully produced to provide the public with a unique opportunity
to interact with our living American heritage. Join us in rememberance of
our fallen, and respect for all who served. Be on hand to hear their own
accounts and amazing stories of the true meaning of duty, honor and
country. Help our children understand by our own example.
SCHEDULED EVENTS WILL INCLUDE:
- Hourly theme veteran panel discussions along with question and answer sessions. full schedule...
Guest presentations.
Video presentations.
WWII Museum archive display.
Scheduled photo ops and video shooting.
Scheduled event poster autograph sessions with the veterans.
Color Guard ceremony each day.
Missing man formation each day.
Support from our active military, and local Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops.
Veterans greeted by our own "B-17 Bombshells!"
B-17 Ground tours.
B-17 Media flights.
B-17 Paid flights.
Supporting vendors.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
8:25am: Event opening with welcome and announcement statement. Welcome and introduction to each Color Guard member and outfit.
9:00am - 9:20am: Formal Color Guard ceremony.
9:20am: Playing of the National Anthem
9:30am: Formal welcome and event kickoff.
10:00am: Veteran Panel discussions begin each day.
3:00pm: Veteran Panel discussions end each day.
3:30pm: Closing ceremony, moment of silence Missing Man formation and the playing of Taps to close each days event.
FRIDAY 14: VETERAN PANEL DISCUSSION SCHEDULE:
10:00am - 11:00am: WWII: The Air War. Featuring legendary air veterans of the 8th Air Force Historical Society, and others TBD.
11:15am - 12:15pm: The Tuskegee Airmen: . Featuring legendary air veterans of the "Hooks Jones" chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen
12:45pm - 1:45pm: TBD
2:00pm - 3:00pm: TBD
SATURDAY 15: VETERAN PANEL DISCUSSION SCHEDULE:
10:00am - 11:00am: WWII: The Air War. Featuring legendary air veterans of the 15th AF and 8th Air Force Historical Society, and others TBD.
11:15am - 12:15pm: The Tuskegee Airmen: Featuring legendary air veterans of the "Hooks Jones" chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen
12:45pm - 1:45pm: Vietnam: The Air War. Panel guests will include pilots of F-4s, A-6s, F-105s, C-130s, C-119s, OV-1s and Huey gunships.
2:00pm - 3:00pm: The Cold War: Secret Missions. Panel guests will include nuclear-sampling and missile-launch officers, spy-satellite and NORAD missile- and air-defense operators.
SUNDAY 16: VETERAN PANEL DISCUSSION SCHEDULE:
10:00am - 11:00am: WWII: The Air War. Featuring legendary air veterans of the 15th AF and 8th Air Force Historical Society, and others TBD.
11:15am - 12:15pm: The Tuskegee Airmen: Featuring legendary air veterans of the "Hooks Jones" chapter of the Tuskegee Airmen
12:45pm - 1:45pm: TBD
2:00pm - 3:00pm: TBD
The WWII museum archive room "Mt. Evans Room" up stairs will be open:
Friday: 9am - 4pm
Saturday: 12pm 4pm
Sunday: 9am - 4pm
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport
11755 Airport Way
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-271-4850