F-100 Super Sabre | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

The first mass-produced aircraft to exceed Mach 1 (the speed of sound) in level flight, the F-100 Super Sabre took the US Air Force into the supersonic age when it entered service in 1954.

Its introduction was not without problems, though. Instability problems caused several early F-100s to crash. North American addressed the problems in subsequent versions of the F-100.

The F-100D model was optimized for ground attack, and had larger wings as tail surfaces, an autopilot, advanced avionics, and the ability to carry air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles. Many Super Sabres supported the US war effort in Vietnam, flying most of the close air support missions in the first half of the war. The 120th Fighter Squadron of the Colorado Air National Guard with their F-100Cs became the first Air Guard unit to fight in Vietnam when they were deployed in 1968.

North American built the museum’s F-100D in 1957. The airplane served during several “crises” in its career, being deployed during the Lebanon Crisis in 1958, the Berlin Crisis in 1961, and the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. In 1965 the Air Force transferred it to Lowry AFB as a training airframe.

The F-100D is on loan to Wings Over the Rockies from the National Museum of the US Air Force.

Lowry - Denver

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Wednesday Mar 4

6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Air & Space Museum

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night

Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!

Join us to learn about both Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) and Wings Aerospace Exploration Enrichment (WAEE) opportunities for students in grades 6–12 from the team at Wings Over the Rockies^®. During this session, you’ll hear a program overview, meet our educators and instructors, learn from current and former student experiences, and get your questions answered. This meeting will take place at the Air & Space Museum (7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230).

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Discover how WAE / WAEE students have the opportunity to explore the wonders of flight, engage with industry professionals, and gain valuable skills for future careers in aerospace. The program includes building and operating RC airplanes, drones, and robotics, as well as coding, rocketry, and LOTS of other aviation and space-related subjects. WAE / WAEE programs complement but do not take the place of an accredited educational institution.

Questions? Please contact:
Nedra Hall – Education Programs Coordinator, 303.360.5360 ext. 125.
WingsEducation@WingsMuseum.org

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Saturday Mar 7

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Soaring With the Ninety-Nines

Saturday, Mar 7, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

In celebration of Women in Aviation Week, Wings Over the Rockies is partnering with the Ninety-Nines to discuss the past, present, and future of women in aviation. Check out aircraft, look through archives of the Ninety-Nine’s history, participate in fun activities, and chat with pioneers in aviation!

Activities:

Explore the 99’s archived materials
Create a vision board
Participate in carnival games, spin the prize wheel, and embark on a scavenger hunt
Learn more about aviation careers and scholarship opportunities
Hear talks from aviation professionals
- Speaker Introduction Panel (12:00 pm to 1:00 pm)
- Meet & Greet (1:00 pm to 2:00 pm)

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Food Truck*: Uptown and Humboldt

*Food and drink not included with admission

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Thursday Mar 12

1:00PM TO 3:30PM

Air & Space Museum

100 Rockets for 100 Years

Thursday, Mar 12, 2026 | 1:00PM to 3:30PM

Celebrate a hundred years of rocketry! In 1926, Dr. Robert H. Goddard sent the world’s first liquid-fueled rocket into the air, traveling 41 feet in 2.5 seconds. In honor of this anniversary, we invite you and your family to help us send 100 more skyward.

At this event, you’ll participate in fun and fascinating experiences:

Build and launch your own rocket*
Explore the science behind flight propulsion and the many ways these vehicles take to the skies
Enjoy STEAM activities
Attend live demonstrations of water and Estes Rockets** at 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm

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*Please bring an empty 2-liter bottle for the rocket build. A limited supply will be available for those unable to provide their own.

**Weather permitting

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