WHO: The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
WHAT: is sponsoring Open Cockpit Days with the World War II strategic bomber the B-29 Superfortress. These Open Cockpit Days will be held over two weekends in August.
WHERE: at the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum located on the grounds of the Pueblo Memorial Airport (PUB). The museum is located 6 miles east of Pueblo Colorado on US Highway 96/US Highway 50 East.
WHEN: 2 August 10 AM to 4 PM, 3 August 1 PM to 4 PM, 9 August from 10 AM to 4 PM and 10 August from 1 PM to 4 PM.
COST: $7 for persons aged 10 years of age and over. Active duty military admitted free with valid military ID. There is no additional cost to sit in the cockpit of the aircraft.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The B-29 Superfortress carried out the strategic bombing campaign against the Empire of Japan during World War II. The B-29 also carried out the world's first attacks with nuclear weapons against the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The museum opens the B-29 to the public on this date to mark the 63rd anniversary of the atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Contact the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum at (719) 948-9219 or by email at snipped-for-privacy@pwam.org .
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Jason Unwin Education Officer Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum