News Letter

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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

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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! 

Please write me and tell me the ranks of the wings shown.

The people that plowed the ground must have built this 707. ( perfection)

I flew on the DC-6 'shown" as a Flight Engineer for many hours long ago.

Lauren in red giving a walkaround on the DC-3 .

Spring has sprung in TEXAS !!!

Our great volunteer John.

The employees had a great day visiting the brand new 787.

Our Lucky AA employees checked out the beautiful DREAMLINER the Boeing 787.

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.

Joel topping a large thunderstorm 39,000 feet & climbing.

Kennith making final call for our great movie.

Come on by and shop with us.

Yes that's ole lucky Randy.

US Texans, love this flower..

Here are your Thursday Morning VOLS. Randy and Bill.

                                     Thanks Tim for sending me this picture for OUR blog.

I shot this picture just befor the DC-3 hangar was finished.

Pinata makers

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WW One German Fokker D-7

We have the D-7 swinging from a tree. This way Randall is flying. Back & forth and spinning....WOW for an 8 year old.

The DC-3 rivets

               The rivets are called Brazier head.  Faster airplanes later built needed a flush rivet.

The FLAGSHIP KNOXVILLE.

I cannot help shooting this picture each visit.

                                            Buy the way this is John the VOL of the yoear.

One of OUR bosses cards.

Chasity welcoming a customer.

A customer flying the sim for John.

Bill firing up another movie.. That happens every 30 mins of the day.

John was real busy in the simulator today.

Tim taking my picture.

Bill is back after a giant fall.

A friend I haven't seen for 10 years came out to visit the museum.

Chasity's Great -Uncle.

Here's a photo of her Great Uncle, circa 1940s - he's standing in front of a huge
poster for American Airlines. She imagines that's a DC-3 Aircraft, but  she doesn't have
any further information.

John Travolta had a DC-3 .But he now has one like this.

Thanks Rena for sending these photos to me.

He is having fun fun fun.

Good action

That's little ole me,hard at work.

                                                  By the way we made it IN on time
                                                 The Boeing 707 is a great airplane..