We (Candi, Max & me) picked Becky up at around 11:00 for a trip to the Museum of Flight on Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The weather was really hot, the place was packed, and Max needed a nap before we even picked her up. But everyone was still up for it...
There were a bunch of WWII era planes on display outside the museum, and you could ride in a B-17 or a fighter - for about $250!! And it sure looked like they were doing some business.
Once inside, we were all blown away by the Grand Gallery. They have so many planes in there, all of them representing a significant era or breakthrough in flight. They also have an extensive space flight area, including a ton of lunar stuff. Max was amped...until he found out that you can't touch ANYTHING! Life is rough when you're four...
There was, however, a kid's area that has actual aircraft with moving control surfaces that the kids can climb in and play on.
They said it was just for kids, but you never know until you try.....
There's even a mostly articulated Blue Angels flight simulator for the kids. The stick moves the plane just like a real one. It kind of gave Max the heebie-jeebies at first, but he got the hang of it.
Candi was particularly interested in the different styles of uniforms that the stewardesses wore throughout the years. That is a fantastic shade of green!
We finished off the museum trip with a short walk over to where the Concorde and Air Force One are on display. Kind of a let down once we got inside them, since everything is plexiglassed off. And the Concorde was not really a luxury liner at all!
We topped it off with lunch at the Claim Jumper, and we all shared a piece of cake that was taller than Max! Good times....good times indeed.
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