![]() ![]() Three more flybys by Mustang engines and we were ready to go. This was my first cue as master of ceremonies to tell guests we were about to get started. No one missed this sound because as pilots, cranking engines are sounds that tell us things are about to get exciting. The rich sound was amplified by the walls of the over 160,000 square foot hangar and the steel surfaces of fighter jets that lined the walls of this space. These are men in their eighties and nineties, they are men who have seen changes in the world that you and I cannot even fathom.Īt 6:45, guests hearts got pumping with the roaring sound of a P-51 engine start-up that filled the massive hangar space. Tuskegee Airmen mingled with guests, donning red blazers and demure smiles. Upbeat and elegant, the room was buzzing with an air of historic appreciation. ![]() ![]() From that point, guests walked downstairs to the silent auction and VIP reception. Eighth grader Alia Pagan from Aurora’s Columbia Middle School was the grand prize winner for her work entitled, “Inspiration in the Flames”. They also viewed artwork made by Colorado K-12 students who designed with the theme of “Images of Valor”. Guests were greeted at the new Gateway to Flight entrance and escorted the second-story mezzanine where they were encouraged to learn about the Tuskegee Airmen. The moment you walk through the doors of the newly renovated museum entrance, you know you are about to witness something extraordinary. Saturday evening was a sight to behold… the grand setting of the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space museum is nothing short of spectacular on a daily basis, but when combined with an evening setting, patriotic lighting, impeccably dressed guests, uniform-clad military service men and women, beautifully set dining tables, music, and dozens of aircraft on display, it truly takes your breath away. I want you to know that last night was about so much more than simply meeting aviation heroes… it was about celebrating the deep longing to soar that resides inside all of us. The Tuskegee Airmen were honored for their incredibly bold and inspirational contributions to the culture of aviation and to our country. Last night at the Wings Over the Rockies Spreading Wings Gala, myself, along with over 700 guests, sat in the presence of greatness. ![]()
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