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

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Saturday Jul 11

9:30AM TO 12:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Breakfast Fly-In

Saturday, Jul 11, 2026 | 9:30AM to 12:30PM

Get an inside look at warbirds and start your Saturday with tasty food, aircraft, and classic cars at our monthly Breakfast Fly-In!*

There is no better place to learn about unique vehicles, where we are featuring special activities on top of our usual events, including:

Learn about airplanes and their combat missions
Explore a variety of rare cars
Participate in STEAM activities
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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Tuesday Jul 14

6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Exploration of Flight (Centennial Airport)

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night

Tuesday, Jul 14, 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 Exploration of Flight (13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112).

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Discover how WAE 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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Wednesday Jul 15

6:00PM TO 7:30PM

Air & Space Museum

Wings Aerospace Exploration Parent / Family Info Night

Wednesday, Jul 15, 2026 | 6:00PM to 7:30PM

Full STEAM Ahead – Launch Your Students’ Aerospace Journey!

Join us to learn about both Wings Aerospace Exploration (WAE) 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)

Register Here

Discover how WAE 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 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.

Learn More