Bradley Space & Aviation Day
at Bradley International Airport
Saturday, July 18, 2009

 

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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FUN & DISCOVERY FOR FAMILIES & AVIATION ENTHUSIASTS

Ø   Explore Military and Civilian Aircraft Up Close & Meet the Pilots

Ø   Investigate Vintage Aircraft at the New England Air Museum

Ø   Learn about the International Space Station from “Dr. Flush”

Ø   Discover the Unique Teams of the Connecticut State Police and    Air National Guard

All of This and More at Space & Aviation Day 2009!  This FREE event takes place at two airport venues offering a wide range of interactive displays, activities, demonstrations, entertainment and refreshments.  See www.spaceandaviationday.org as more details become available!

 

Space Race / 5K at the Runway, 8 am  Run/Walk around the planes on display at the Air National Guard Base to benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.  Runners will feel the rumble of departing aircraft as they circle by unique aircraft displays.  The Space Race continues along off-airport roadways and finishes back at the Base where there will be food and entertainment.  There are two (2) options for registering for the race.
     - Register for the race online by using this link:  Register for 5K Space Race
     - Register for the race through the mail by downloading this form:  Download Form
 

Bradley Air National Guard Base, 9 am – 4 pm Visitors can walk among fighter, refueling, and transport aircraft from bases around the country.  Additional private and commercial aircraft will also be on display.  The Connecticut State Police will feature Dive and SWAT teams, Amber Alert, Major Crime Van, Canine Unit and DARE.  Entertainment, food and refreshments will be available.

 

New England Air Museum, 9 am – 5 pm Free admission!  Visitors can tour vintage aircraft displays, build and fly water bottle rockets, learn about aviation and space with “Dr. Flush” and other presenters.  Entertainment, food and refreshments will be available. www.neam.org

 

Space & Aviation Day is planned and coordinated by Bradley Family Day, Inc., a nonprofit group of volunteers based in and around Bradley Int’l Airport.  Each year the event is attended by more than 6,000 people and raise over $50,000 from individual contributions and event sponsorships.  All proceeds from this event benefit The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp of Ashford, CT.  See www.holeinthewallgang.org

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