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History Presentation and PBY Flight Demonstration The Battle for Alaska

Sponsored by Perkins Motors
In mid-1942 the continental territory of the U.S. was invaded by the Empire of Japan.  Beginning with air attacks on June 3rd, a small Japanese force occupied the islands of Attu and Kiska in the Aleutian Islands chain in the Territory of Alaska.

History Presentation and Flight Demonstration – Avengers at Midway

History Presentation and Flight Demonstration
Avengers at Midway
Saturday, August 19
Doors Open—0800 am Presentation Starts—0900 am

The Battle of Midway was the first combat mission for the TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo bomber. After that, the Avenger was highly successful in every major air-sea battle of WW II. However, its initial Midway mission on June 4th, 1942 did not go well.

Wednesday - Sunday
10:00am ‒ 5:00pm

Adults: $15-$17
Seniors/Military: $13-$15
Children & Students: $11-$12
WWII Vet: FREE

775 AVIATION WAY
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80916