Saturday was memorable day. I decided to visit the National Air and Space Museum. And watch Night at the Museum at their IMAX theater. While walking among the exhibits, I found an interactive video display about the evolution of cowlings, landing gear, engines, propellers, and fuselage. I then found an entertaining, pure silly show called “Sneaking Through the Sound Barrier”, that had me in stitches.
Walking around a little more, I discovered in an obscure corner of the museum another film. It was in the process of describing the Polar Expedition plane that I had just seen in a fully restored condition. I was riveted. Then I learned the narrator was Jimmy Doolittle. I was FASCINATED. So many long forgotten legacies and videos were preserved by that film. I saw Jimmy Doolittle flying the Super Gee Bee. That was cool! Hoping to see the beginning of the same film, I stuck around. Three quarters into the film produced by the Daniel Guggenheim Foundation, I realized why that name stuck out to me. I couldn’t believe I had never heard of this foundation or its legacy before now. I’ll just say my jaw dropped as I made a possible connection (that I won’t disclose, unless it’s confirmed). I was AMAZED.
The Guggenheim Foundation is definitely something that every aviation professional and enthusiast should learn about and appreciate (IMHO). I recommend starting here: http://www.centennialofflight.gov/essay/Evolution_of_Technology/guggenheim/Tech3.htm
My fun didn’t stop there. I found my place in the 500 foot long line waiting to see Night at the Museum on IMAX. I couldn’t believe I had a seat. The movie was great! I bought an elementary level book about the movie to send to Veronika. After the movie, I made my way to work with ten minutes to spare before the last 9:30pm bus. *-)-
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