The Collings Foundation
Living History Weekend 2007
October 6th and 7th

Experience Living History! The Collings Foundation will open our doors to the public for a unique event showcasing a rare collection of WWII aircraft, vehicles, and equipment. WWII Veterans will be on hand recounting their experiences during the war and re-enactors in period uniform will give unforgettable performances. The rare Fiesler FI-156 Storch will be flying, exhibiting incredible flying characteristics. We will be offering flights in our PT-17 Stearman during the event. See the fully restored M-16 Half Track with quad mount machine guns, German 88mm flak cannon, TBM Avenger and much more!

October 6th and 7th
Open Daily: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Donation Requested: $10 Adults / $5 Children

This is a public event and reservations are not required.

Display will include:

• Aircraft: TBM Avenger, Wright "Vin Fiz" replica, 1909 Bleriot, Fokker DR-I replica, PT-17 Stearman, Cessna UC-78 Bobcat, North American AT-6 Texan, Fiesler Fi-156 Storch, and many more!
• Automobiles: Entire Collings Foundation collection - see list for details.
• Collings Foundation Gift Shop
• PT-17 Stearman Rides - Limited Availability
  $100 for 15 min / $175 for 1/2 Hour
  Call 978-562-9182 for reservations. There are only a few spots remaining for the weekend. Flights are also available on Monday the 8th. See PT-17 Info here
• The veterans round table discussion will take place each day at 11 AM on the hangar floor.
• The WWII Battle reenactment will take place each day at 2 PM on the grass landing strip in front of the hangar.

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO FIND
THE COLLINGS FOUNDATION:
The Collings Foundation is located at 137 Barton Road in Stow, MA near Lake Boon - Please see the directions to the location at this link.

For more information, please email info@collingsfoundation.org or call 978-562-9182.

	The Collings Foundation grounds are very nice and make a great setting for such an event. Getting here is tricky! Click on the link above for directions.
	The Fiesler FI-156 Storch has an incredible history during WWII. This aircraft is well known for its versatility and easy flying characteristics. The plane that saved Mussolini! (temporarily). We will be flying as part of the battle reenactment.
	Our M-16 Half-Track has been beautifully restored. The quad mount 50cal machine guns fully rotate. The M-16 will be participating in the WWII battle re-enactments.
	The German 88mm flak cannon was feared by all airmen. One of the first weapons to have "pre-programmed" ammunition. This cannon will also be a part of the battle re-enactments.
	For a "birds eye" view of the event- we will be offering PT-17 Stearman rides. This magnificent bi-plane is a lot of fun to fly in! Call to reserve your flight: 800-568-8924
	Post-war German ingenuity.. A Messerschmitt minicar! On display courtesy of the Gould Foundation collection.
	It will be the Allied vs. the Axis in a very memorable battle re-enactment! This living history perfomance will captivate and educate. It will take place each day at 2 PM.