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.

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Thursday	10am-5pm
Friday	10am-5pm
Saturday	10am-5pm
Sunday	12pm-5pm

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Saturday May 30

10:00AM TO 3:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Paint a Plane: A Mural Workshop

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 10:00AM to 3:00PM

Help us bring new life to our retired Cessna 150! This event* will teach guests the value and history of aircraft art, demonstrate how to create mural works step by step, and provide the unique opportunity to paint a real airplane. Bring the whole family for an exciting day of hands-on creativity!

You’ll discover:

How nose art originated
Decide on a theme for the project with a certified teaching artist
Map, edge tape, and paint your creation
Participate in a picnic** on the tarmac while watching planes take off and land
And more!

The finished Cessna will be displayed in our hangar for a limited time, to be seen by other guests, friends, or family during future visits!

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*This event takes place outdoors. Please bring weather-appropriate clothing, water, sunscreen, hats and blankets. All art supplies are provided. After the event, feel free to further explore our Centennial campus.

**Please bring your own lunch or snacks.

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Friday Jun 5

7:00PM TO 10:30PM

Air & Space Museum

Apollo 13: Wings’ Movie Club: CANCELED

Friday, Jun 5, 2026 | 7:00PM to 10:30PM

Experience the movie about the most successful failure in NASA’s history.

Watch Apollo 13 surrounded by historic aircraft and discover how one of Hollywood’s most iconic space films helped spark daring innovation. Whether you’re a longtime fan or seeing it for the first time, this special 13+ experience will be sure to give you chills!

Enjoy:

Participate in STEAM activities
Free popcorn and other purchasable concessions
Bring your comfiest camp chairs, all welcome!
Get an exclusive look at our exhibits
And more!

Don’t miss out on this unique cinema experience!

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Doors open at 7 p.m. with the movie starting promptly at 8 p.m.

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Saturday Jun 13

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Saturday, Jun 13, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Get an inside look at aircraft operations and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and flight coordination at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

There is no better place to learn about the airport than at our tarmac, where we are featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

Sit in an aircraft tug
Learn the importance of vests and wands while using them during our marshaling activity
Participate in the foreign object debris scavenger hunt game
Meet-and-greets with pilots
Watch aircraft fly in and out on our tarmac

Don’t miss out on this fun, family-friendly opportunity!

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Pilots – Fly in for free breakfast! For tie-down space, contact Flight@WingsMuseum.org or 303.360.5360 ext. 160.

Food Truck: Cruz In & Eat

*Weather permitting. Aircraft and activities are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

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