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An electronic publicaton of the Aviaton Museum of New Hampshire 27 Navigator Road Londonderry, NH 03053
Vol. 1, Issue 11 June2014 Copyright Aviaton Museum of New Hampshire 2014
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Blue Skies
The Aviaton Museum of New
Hampshire is this year once
again proud to be a partci-
patng museum in the naton-
al Blue Star Program. The
Blue Star Program is one that
honors the dedicated and dis-
tnguished service of our Unit-
ed States actve duty military
Armed forces by
grantng them and
their family members
free admission to the
museum between
Memorial Day (May
26) and Labor Day
(September 1). Military mem-
bers are considered veterans,
and as such qualify for our
veterans discount. But the
Blue Star Program allows our
actve duty military personnel
and members of their families
to enjoy the museum com-
pletely free of charge for over
three months during the sum-
www.aviationmuseumofnh.org
Discovery Exchange & Discovery Exchange & Discovery Exchange &
Blue Star Program are on Blue Star Program are on Blue Star Program are on
at the Aviation Museum of at the Aviation Museum of at the Aviation Museum of
New Hampshire New Hampshire New Hampshire

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As a special beneft for NHAHS
members, we have entered in-
to a reciprocal agreement with
the McAulife-Shepard Discov-
ery Center in Concord. Dur-
ing the month of August,
NHAHS members can visit for
free (some special exhibits/
shows may not be included) by
showing their membership
cards. Like-
wise, Dis-
covery Cen-
ter mem-
bers can do
the same at
our muse-
um.
New Hampshire Aviaton His-
torical Society members will be
enttled to free admission at
the McAulife-Shepard Discov-
ery Center in Concord during
the month of June. The muse-
um in Concord is focused on a
wide vari-
ety of
topics
that in-
clude
earth sci-
ences and
space exploraton. One of the
exhibits maintained there is a
replica model of the Mercury
spacecraf that was fown by
Alan B. Shepard of Derry, NH
the frst American in space.
The Discovery Center houses a
103 seat planetarium with reg-
ular presentatons that brings
guests closer to the cosmos.

June 14th June 14th
11:00 AM 11:00 AM







Flag Day
Members Event & Fly-In
@ Concord Airport
Bring your plane, your train, your motorcycle, bicycle, antique car
or truck, moped, or even skateboard. If you can move on it or in it,
come join the family fun. In fact, bring and share anything that fas-
cinates youcoin collections, stamp collections, patch collections,
unusual objectsanything!

President Bob Hough has the Three-F rule when it comes to mem-
ber events: friends, fun and food! There will be plenty of old friends
on hand to provide lots of fun. As for food all we can say is that
you wont be disappointed.

Weve held the price at $20.00 per person so everyone can enjoy
this special day in the sun. If you havent sent in your RSVP and
check, you can still register and pay online via PayPal.



click here to pay

Dont miss this annual rite of summer!

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Airplane Watching with SWA
Southwest Airlines is con-
stantly seen coming and
going from Manchester-
Boston Regional Airport.
Their brilliant blue and red
Boeing 737 fleet is an inte-
gral part of the hustle and
bustle as commuters travel
to all kinds of destinations.
But did you know that
Southwest maintains a
number of airplanes that are
painted differently? Here
are two shots of the 737
that is painted with the Cali-
fornia state flag motif, a trib-
ute to that state.
Manchester has also been
visited by the Maryland 737,
with a colorful rendition of
the state flag of Maryland.
And recently the Seaworld
737 paid a visit to MHT.
Although most of the SWA
737 fleet is comprised of the
traditional blue/red color
scheme, there are two-tone
tan jets, and many specialty
airplanes like those shown
here. Have you seen oth-
ers? Do you have photos to
share with our readers?
Remember, they must be
Southwest Airline jets, and
they must be a Manchester-
Boston Regional Airport.

Happy airplane
watching!
SWA California and Alaska 737s coming and going
SWA Seaworld
737 with Shamu
on the side

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14th annual
Gala
September 12
5:30 PM
The annual Gala is upon us, and
this year promises to be even
more excitng than the past. For
the frst tme the Gala will be held
at the Aviaton Museum of NH at
27 Navigator Road Londonderry.
There will be both live and silent
auctons where one can discover
one-of-a-kind treasures that cant
be found elsewhere.
Entertainment will be ofered by
Marco the Magician who will
astound one and all with an array
of amazing illusions.
Tidewater Catering will be provid-
ing hot and cold hors devours as
well as a fully stocked bar.
Members, watch for your invita-
ton in the mail and RSVP as soon
as you get it so you wont miss this
annual event.

Register before August 15th
tckets are only $70.00
(a $5 savings)

Its your chance to schmooze with
New Hampshires aviaton elite!
This years theme:

Celebrating Flight!
Smithsonian Magazine
Museum Day Live!
September 27th
The Aviaton Museum of NH is a
partcipatng museum with
Smithsonian Magazines
Museum Day Live! program.
In additon to admission being
free for the day, there will be
special exhibitons.
From demonstratons on riv-
etng to fabric applicaton for
airplanes, there will be some-
thing for everyone.
Manchester Airport fre appa-
ratus and snow removal equip-
ment will be on display.
Save the Date!
Sept. 27th

Aviation Museum of
New Hampshire
Night at the Ball Park
Friday
August 22

With a 7:05 PM start, New
Hampshires own Fisher
Cats take on the Portland
Sea Dogs at the Delta Dental
Stadium, Manchester. This
will be a family fun event with
part of the proceeds going to
the museum.
Tickets are $14 each. Our
initial 100 tickets are almost
sold out, but we do have ac-
cess to a few additional
seats.
Call the museum 603-669-
4820 if you would like to re-
serve a seat or two, or three,
or ten! We want to make this
a very special evening, fill
the stands with aviation peo-
ple and make a good show-
ing, so come along!

Volunteers
Needed
Visitors to the museum rare-
ly appreciate the amount of
efort that goes into what
they are seeing. Volunteers
are the backbone of the mu-
seum. It cant functon
without them. That is why
our volunteers are so im-
portant, and why the muse-
um is always seeking others
to help.
In additon to the docents,
there are many behind-the-
scenes volunteers that keep
the gears lubricated and the
wheels turning. As the old
saying goes, many hands
make light work. The mu-
seum needs lots of volun-
teers in order to ofer the
many programs in which
guests want to be involved.
If youve got a few hours per
week, weve got a place for
you.
Contact Director of Opera-
tons Wendell Berthelsen at
wberthelsen@nhahs.org, or
go to the NHAHS Website
for more informaton.
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Aviation Museum of
NH Docents
Spotlight on
Paul Lavoie Paul Lavoie Paul Lavoie
Volunteer docents all impact the mu- Volunteer docents all impact the mu- Volunteer docents all impact the mu-
seum in a positive and signifcant way, seum in a positive and signifcant way, seum in a positive and signifcant way,
but many times their contributions but many times their contributions but many times their contributions
are done exclusively behind the are done exclusively behind the are done exclusively behind the
scenes. Paul Lavoie is one of the mu- scenes. Paul Lavoie is one of the mu- scenes. Paul Lavoie is one of the mu-
seums two archivists. He is often seums two archivists. He is often seums two archivists. He is often
seen coming and going from the museum, but few realize just how seen coming and going from the museum, but few realize just how seen coming and going from the museum, but few realize just how
much efort he puts into organizing and cataloging the thousands of much efort he puts into organizing and cataloging the thousands of much efort he puts into organizing and cataloging the thousands of
documents and artifacts that the museum maintains. Paul also helps documents and artifacts that the museum maintains. Paul also helps documents and artifacts that the museum maintains. Paul also helps
research and verify the facts used in the many articles that appear in research and verify the facts used in the many articles that appear in research and verify the facts used in the many articles that appear in
Blue Skies and in The Aeronaut. Without Pauls expertise and dedica- Blue Skies and in The Aeronaut. Without Pauls expertise and dedica- Blue Skies and in The Aeronaut. Without Pauls expertise and dedica-
tion, the museum would indeed be lost. tion, the museum would indeed be lost. tion, the museum would indeed be lost.
Pilot and Vintage Airplane
Still Needed

The Town of Milford, NH is still looking for a pilot with a World War II
vintage aircraft who is willing to do a fly-over during their rededication
ceremony for the towns World War II Memorial Park. The ceremony
will be held on September 7th, and the planners are anxious to coordi-
nate the ceremonial fly-over with the program.

If you know of someone who would
be willing, or if you are a pilot with
access to such an airplane, please
contact Paul Bagley at
pbagley@nhahs.org or at 603-
345-1710 to make arrangements.

Aviation Museum of
New Hampshire
Museum Hours
Monday though Thursday
by appointment
Friday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Phone: 603-669-4820

www.aviationmuseumofnh.org

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This months videos
Singapore Airlines?
Glider fight
Nose Gear Failure
Aviaton at its Best!
Parodies on Aviaton
Electric Airplanes?
Boeing X-51 Project
The video links included in previous editons of Blue Skies drew
raves from those who explored them. As a result, monthly video
links will become a permanent feature of this publicaton. If you
come across a link you think might interest others, send it along!
Give the Gift of
Membership

Give your family and friends
a unique gift that will keep
on giving all year long.
Download an application for
them to become a member
of the Aviation Museum of
New Hampshire. They get
free admission to the muse-
um all year long, invitations
to members-only events,
and a 10% discount in the
museum gift shop. You get
the satisfaction of knowing
you are helping preserve the
Granite States aviation his-
tory and teaching the next
generation of aviation pro-
fessionals.

Go to our website:
www.aviationmuseumofnh.org
and download an
application today!
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of charge exclusively through
electronic medium to muse-
um members, volunteers
and associates.
Any museum member can
contribute to the newsleter.
Email the editor, Paul Bagley
at:
pbagley@nhahs.org

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Aviaton Museum of New Hampshire
Can You Help Solve
Historys Mysteries?
The above photograph is believed
to have been taken at Manchester
Airport, possibly prior to 1930. In
the photo are four men, one of
whom is David Lamontagne, for-
mer owner of the Red Arrow Din-
er in Manchester. Another man
pictured was his brother. The
other two men are a mystery.
The airplane in the background
we are fairly certain is a Curts
Robin. Can you identfy these
men?
The other queston well put to
you is much tougher. David
Lamontagne once accepted a ride
in an airplane with a prominent
politcal fgure in New Hampshire
(mayor, governor, what-have-
you). That ride ended in a crash
which both pilot and passenger
survived. Mr. Lamontagne was
very leery of fying afer that.
Can you tell us who that polit-
cian was, plus when and where
the crash occurred?
The photo and the questons are
courtesy of Mr. Lamontagnes
granddaughter, Cynthia Lamon-
tagne. If you have any infor-
maton that would be helpful in
unraveling these riddles, please
send an email to Editor Paul Bag-
ley at pbagley@nhahs.org. The
only reward will be enttlement
to bragging rights for knowing
the right answer.
We welcome questons such as
this from our readers and wed
like to make this column a regu-
lar feature in Blue Skies. If you
have an aged photo, or a piece of
memorabilia that is somehow
connected to the Granite
States aviaton history, let us
publish your queston to see if
we can solve the mystery. Tell
us what you do know and send
along photos of objects, air-
craf, or people and well see
what our readers can do to help
you solve Historys Mysteries!
Like us on
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July 19th July 19th July 19th
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Grenier field Grenier field Grenier field
Homecoming Homecoming Homecoming
With Special Bus Tours With Special Bus Tours With Special Bus Tours
by Ed Brouder by Ed Brouder by Ed Brouder
The Aviation Museum of NH
will play host to a homecom-
ing event for those who
served at Grenier Field. Any-
one who ever served or
worked at the former Army Air
Corps/US Air Force base is
encouraged to join us for spe-
cial bus tours of the airport
with noted author, historian
and radio personality, Ed
Brouder. There will be food
and soft drinks available, a
display of vintage vehicles,
and much, much more. It
promises to be fun for the en-
tire family.
Bus tours begin at 10:00 AM
and will run once each hour.
$10.00 per adults which in-
cludes admission to the muse-
um, $8.00 for NHAHS mem-
bers. Seating is extremely lim-
ited and reservations are
strongly recommended due to
limited seating. To reserve
seats for the bus tour, call 669
-4820 or click here.

August 16th August 16th
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

The Aviation Museum of NH
will offer a car show on the
museum grounds. This is a
competitive event for all
cruise cars; and old and new
vehicles are all welcome.
There will be trophies for the
museums choice award and
the peoples choice. In addi-
tion there will be a 50/50 raf-
fle, prizes, food available, and
lots of fun!

For those entering vehicles in
the competition, $10.00 not
only enters your vehicle, but
youll receive museum passes
for everyone in your car! This
is a unique opportunity to win
recognition for the best car in
the show, but a chance to see
the Aviation Museum of NH at
a really good rate. No pre-
registration requiredjust be
there!

August 1st August 1st
11:00 AM to Noon 11:00 AM to Noon

Family
First
Friday
The Aviation Museum of NH
is offering a story hour from
11:00 AM to noon geared to-
ward our younger guests. Ex-
ecutive Director Jessica Pap-
pathan will offer readings for
children that will both engage
and inspire.
The story hour is included in
the price of admission and
seating is limited and on a first
-come-first-serve basis. Par-
ticipation is free to museum
members.