Harry Combs Civil Aviation Gallery: Stories From Colorado Skies | Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum

Explore Colorado’s Aviation Legacy

Did you know that Harry Combs designed, built and flew his own airplane at the age of 16? That the University of Colorado used an F-101 fighter jet to “explore” thunderstorms? Or that Flight For Life Colorado was the nation’s first air ambulance service?

This exciting gallery presents six interesting and inspiring exhibits and short videos drawn from Colorado’s civilian aviation history. National and international history-makers from Colorado are showcased alongside pioneers from aviation’s earliest days. The exhibit modules are replaced periodically by new ones, but the three-minute videos on current and previous topics are always available on the interactive video menu.

A special thank you to Terry Combs for his generous financial support and to John Fielder for his donation of the feature photo.

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Saturday Nov 23

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Fall Fly-In & Food Drive

Saturday, Nov 23, 2024 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Join us at Exploration of Flight for a Fall Fly-in! Come enjoy a fun day of checking out aircraft, meet the pilots, participate in interactive activities and much more. Receive $1 off admission with a donation of a non-perishable food item or donation to Food Bank of the Rockies!* 1 in 9 people in Colorado experiences food insecurity and Food Bank of the Rockies distributes upwards of 196,000 meals everyday. Help us soar to feed our community!

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Food Truck: Ecos de Mexico
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*Get $1 off admission ticket when you donate a canned or non-perishable food item. Limit one $1 discount per admission ticket. Discount available for in-person purchases only. Online donations must be made to the Wings Over the Rockies food drive page. Link to donate can be found below. Show your email receipt as proof of online donation at the admissions desk.

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Saturday Nov 30

11:00AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Speaker Series: A Day in the Life of a Fighter Pilot

Saturday, Nov 30, 2024 | 11:00AM to 12:30PM

Have you ever wondered what a day in the life of a fighter pilot looks like? Join us at Exploration of Flight for an in-depth presentation over the role of a fighter pilot in both historical and modern contexts. John L. Barry, Maj Gen, USAF (Ret) will take us on a journey from pre-flighting, operations, post-flight and more!

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Sunday Dec 1

12:00PM TO 5:00PM

Air & Space Museum

Museum Store Sunday

Sunday, Dec 1, 2024 | 12:00PM to 5:00PM

Shop the Museum Store on Sunday, December 1 and receive 10% off all store products! Find unique and quality aviation and space-themed items for all ages including decor, clothes, jewelry, games, books and much more.

Wings Members receive 20% off all products! Not a member? Click here to become one today!

Plus, the first 20 people to spend over $20 on Museum Store Sunday will receive special giveaway items!

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