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gkabbt

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Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« on: February 23, 2016, 10:59:41 PM »
This my first time here and I can honestly say that for a private museum, in my opinion, they have done an excellent job. Upon arrival, I was told that there are 250+ docents and 50 - 60 of those are here at any given time. These folks have backgrounds that are prior military or from the aviation industry.....VERY knowledgeable!

As the title of this thread says, this is an Aviation and Space Museum. Even though they have a REALLY good display of Space items, my preference at these museums is for the aviation side. I primarily LOVE the WWII and Cold War stuff!
As I was growing up, my Dad used to tell me stories about innovation that was done in such a short amount of time because it had to be done. Sometimes I REALLY wish I could have been around for ALL that!
Oh my, sorry to digress..... :oops:

There are two things that stand out to me and naturally the first one is the "Spruce Goose"   Dodge that thing is huge.....just like it's owner.....Howard Huge.....LOL!
The second is their SR71. This is the third one I've seen and this is the only one that has the engine cover up and engine visible. VERY GOOD display

Anyway, here is my Google Photos link from todays pics:

https://goo.gl/photos/cdt54ha6wZ491yCu9

If you are ever in this area, I HIGHLY recommend this museum.
Here is the link to their museum:
http://evergreenmuseum.org/

As with all my picture post, I hope you enjoy.

Gregg
« Last Edit: February 24, 2016, 09:13:58 PM by gkabbt »

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2016, 11:27:34 PM »

Forgot to add.....

This is a MAJOR wine producing region rivaling those of California and even France.
Notice the grape vines in the first few pictures......Those are from the Spruce Goose Vineyards and will make their Pinot Noir!

Gregg

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2016, 11:31:21 PM »
Thanks Gregg, that is one awesome collection. You could spend days there.
Thanks for the photos. :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2016, 11:44:20 PM »

And that is a true statement Mike. I got there at 9:15 this morning and stayed till closing at 5:00 PM and still did not get to see everything. Kinda, sorta thinking of doing this reunion next year and might have to come back.

Gregg

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2016, 12:54:25 AM »
Thank You Very Much. I enjoyed it all.
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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2016, 01:04:52 AM »
Man o man.  Great pics.  Some with the rare low bright lighting from outside (Oregon in February!) are gorgeous.  See you in the morning.

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2016, 01:54:44 AM »

After thinking for a while, I wanted to add one of the most touching things I heard/saw today.





Speechless over this.....

Gregg

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2016, 06:04:50 AM »
I was there about 10 years ago. Well worth a visit.

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2016, 10:42:46 AM »
Been there 6 times, always love it. Great history.
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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2016, 08:00:13 PM »

Earlier today, I was looking up information on the Evergreen Museum and saw this REALLY cool pic:



As I put in a previous post.....Damn, that plane is HUGE!

Gregg

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Re: Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum - McMinnville, OR
« Reply #10 on: March 04, 2016, 10:08:04 PM »

After thinking for a while, I wanted to add one of the most touching things I heard/saw today.





Speechless over this.....

Gregg
If you are interested in more about this there is a recent book: " A Higher Call" by Adam Makos. I finished it a month or so ago. Great story. Stigler's comment about shooting a guy in a parachute is telling about him as a lot of pilots did exactly that. Perhaps the best is the lucky circumstance that got them together 50 years after the war.
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