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 Apr 5

10:00AM TO 2:00PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Spring to the Skies Showcase

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 | 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Jump into spring with a showcase of parachutes, balloons, paramotors and more! Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight is teaming up with iFLY Indoor Skydiving, West Paramotor, Wild West Balloon Adventures and others to present equipment and information on alternative ways to soar through the air*.

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Food Truck: Samos Grill
Please note: Food is not included with admission.

*There will be no live aerial demonstrations happening, due to our location at the airport.

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Saturday Apr 5

10:00AM TO 12:00PM

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Teacher Workshop: Folded Flight

Saturday, Apr 5, 2025 | 10:00AM to 12:00PM

Teacher Workshop: Folded Flight

Teachers are invited to join us for this in-person workshop and learn a unique aerospace lesson to bring to your classroom!

Take your paper airplanes to the next level with these fun and novel designs. Learn how to fold five different paper airplanes and discover the science behind each design. This is an active, hands-on session that includes basic aerospace knowledge and some artistic tips and tricks.

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Saturday Apr 12

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Saturday, Apr 12, 2025 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Join Wings Over the Rockies Exploration of Flight for monthly fly-ins featuring planes, pilots, speakers and breakfast*!

On the second Saturday of every month, enjoy breakfast from a local food truck, watch aircraft fly in and explore interactive exhibits and simulators.

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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: Colorado Coney Company

*Weather permitting. Aircraft on display are subject to change. Food is not included with admission.

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