Airplane Museum Enthralls Thousands Saturday

Sean King reports on special activities for families Saturday at the Evergreen Air Museum in McMinnville, home of the world's largest airplane.

Evergreen Aviation Museum in McMinnville, Oregon Photo By: Tim King

(MCMINNVILLE) - Special activities were the order of the day at Evergreen Aviation Museum Saturday. People from around the world came to McMinnville to celebrate the museum's Annual Family Day.

Family Day activities included a performance by the Nomadic Theater, bringing history to life for visitors of all ages. Russell Barney, a WWII B-17 `Flying Fortress" pilot talked about his flying days, and Radio Disney performed for the crowds.

Evergreen`s activities will also go on during Spring Break, March 25th to April 2nd. The week of events will include special cockpit viewings, veteran aircraft presentations, children`s activities, tours, and the unveiling of a new B-17 exhibit.

Best known as the home of the world`s largest wooden airplane, the Spruce Goose, there are more than 75 historic aircraft and exhibits on display at the Evergreen Aviation Museum, including the SR-71 Blackbird and Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat. The experience of seeing these spectacular pieces of history is a worthy use of time, whether or not one is an aviation buff. It`s something everyone in the family, young and old alike, will appreciate and remember.

Watch for this report on KWVT Channel-52's NorthWest Teen News this Thursday at 7:30 PM and the following Saturday at 1:00 PM.

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