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

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Saturday Jan 17

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

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Cockpit Demo Day

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Get an up close look inside select aircraft at the museum and learn all about the history of the aircraft, instruments and controls!

Featured Aircraft in January*:

F-86H Sabre
B-57 Canberra
Paser-Bushby Mustang II (Wheelchair accessible)
LTV A-7D Corsair II
AV-8B+ Harrier II

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Saturday Jan 17

10:00AM TO 5:00PM

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SCFD Free Day at the Museum

Saturday, Jan 17, 2026 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM

Enjoy free admission at Wings Air & Space Museum on Saturday, January 17, and bring the whole family for a day of discovery, imagination and fun. Step into the world of aviation and space exploration as you get an up-close look inside the cockpits of select aircraft during Cockpit Demo Day, a rare chance to see how pilots experience flight.

Be sure to explore the restored Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD Flogger, a powerful Cold War-era jet that captures the drama, innovation, and speed of aviation history. Learn its story and what makes it unique.

Exciting exhibits. Big aircraft. Inspiring stories. This is a day your family won’t want to miss.

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Saturday Jan 24

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Furry Friends & Flyers

Saturday, Jan 24, 2026 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Spend an uplifting day at the museum exploring aviation in a whole new way. From meeting the calming Denver International Airport’s Canine Airport Therapy Squad Volunteers (DEN CATS) to stepping inside aircraft with McAir Aviation and connecting with Challenge Air about inclusive flight opportunities, this experience blends education, comfort, and fun through hands-on museum activities.

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