On September 19, 1995, E1 rolled out for all the world to see. Then, on November 29, 1995, the F/A-18 E1 Super Hornet made its first flight leaving from St. Louis, Missouri. Join us for 18 events as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the first flight of this historic piece of military might.
September 20th
McDonnell Douglas Day at the Museum
September 27th
Youth Aviation Day
Fold ‘N Fly Paper Airplane Project
Climb in E1 Cockpit for a Photo Op – $30
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October 9th
Speaker Series: Up There With the Biggest – The Story of Ozark Airlines
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October 11th
First Flight by a US President
F/A-18 Pilot Panel – 7pm – $30
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October 12th
Celebrating 250 years of the US Navy
October 15th
Top Gun Instructor Panel – 7pm – $30
Kevin “Proton” McLaughlin, USN Retired, former Commander of Top Gun;
Technical Advisor – Top Gun: Maverick:
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October 18th
Crayons and Cockpits – Coloring Contest
October 19th
Bygone AIRa (era!)
Ozark Airlines & TWA
October 22nd – November 9th
Legacy Letters Exhibit
November 1st
Military Vehicle Display
C-47 Transport Plane open for viewing
Brad Elward Book Signing
National Aviation History Month
November 22nd
Boeing Day at the Museum
November 29th
Proclamation – The F/A-18 E1
