C R Smith Museum: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

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Volunteer Updates:

· We would like to give a special Welcome Back to Bill D, one of our Thursday morning volunteers! As many are aware, Bill suffered an injury from a fall a few months ago, but he is BACK and THRIVING! Bill, we’re so glad you’re back and doing well!

· Our Wednesday morning Archive Volunteer, Tom P. is being released from the hospital and returning to his residence tomorrow after undergoing triple bypass heart surgery. He is in great spirits and appreciates the outpouring of love and support. Tom, we will continue to keep you in our thoughts and prayers as you progresses through rehab!

Attached you’ll find:

• Events/Groups calendar for May (as always, the most up-to-date calendars will be printed and available at the boarding gate on a weekly basis)

Please reach out with any questions, comments or concerns. Make it a great day! - CB

Chasity Byrd | C.R. SMITH MUSEUM

www.crsmithmuseum.org

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Preview our Calendar for upcoming events:

1/31/15 - 5/9/15. Family/Children's Exhibit - Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action - Get active with this heart pumping, action exhibit!

Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Shown here is the PRT "power recovery turbine" on the Wright 3350.

Not real sure of the date, but I think it was a November 30, 1992 issue of FLAGSHIP NEWS that mentioned the donation of a Curtis-Wright R3350/TC18 DC-7 engine which was restored by the members of GOLDEN WINGS, an association of American’s Professional Flight Engineers. Marsh Stern started the project by raising $35,000 through donations from American’s active and retired flight engineers. The restoration was managed by Don Williams and Jim Connaughton, a Phoenix based line mechanic. Because none of American’s original DC-7Bs had survived, the organization bought a similar engine from a later Sabena Airlines DC-7C and they modified it to DC-7B standards. The last of American’s 58 DC-7s, relegated to freighter service, was retired in 1966. In case you were wondering the DC-7 could fly up to 90 passengers coast-to-coast in about 8 hours.

Coming soon "The Dreamliner".

This photo is of our Tuesday volunteer, Rena. She’s showcasing the Boeing poster and the Museum Shop’s exclusive 787 Dreamliner Memorabilia! The 787 Dreamliner will be joining the American Fleet soon! Revenue service to begin May 7 between DFW and ORD. International service between DFW and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) beginning June 2.