Museum Events - Quonset Air Museum, Rhode Island, RI R.I. North Kingstown


	Press Releases

	November 30, 2006 John Romano to Headline Aviator Series on Dec. 13th The Quonset Air Museum is pleased to announce that Capt. John Romano, U.S. Navy (Ret.) will be the December speaker as part of the QAM's monthly Aviator Series. The former Navy pilot will speak at the QAM on Wednesday, December 13th at 7pm. Captain Romano's lecture is open to the public at no charge. Click For More.
	October 31, 2006 The Navy Pilot flew in -40 degree weather conditions at the South Pole Part of Antarctica is even named after the Naval aviator. It's called the Gurnon Peninsula. The Lt. Commander will speak at the Quonset Air Museum on Wednesday, November 8th at 7pm. Click For More.
	October 18, 2006 The Quonset Air Museum to Honor Bruce Sundlun. North Kingstown, RI Reception for the former Rhode Island Governor, pilot of the famed B-17 “Flying Fortress” and longtime supporter of the QAM, is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th in Newport Click For More.
	*October 5, 2006* A one of a kind color print will be presented at the QAM this Saturday The event will take place at 10am North Kingstown, RI- This Saturday, October 7th at 10am, representatives from the USS Intrepid Museum based in New York City will present the Quonset Air Museum with a rare photo. The print captures the famous aircraft carrier from one of its stays in dry dock at Quonset Point. Click For More.
	September 29, 2006 The Navy pilot was one of the first to spot a German U-Boat off Block Island in the final days of the fight against Germany in WWII. The German submarine would eventually sink the SS Black Point off Pt. Judith killing twelve. It was Germany's last sub attack of the war, but the story doesn't end there. North Kingstown, RI-- The Quonset Air Museum is proud to announce that retired Navy pilot and Anti-Submarine Specialist John Gordon Bradley, Jr. will be its guest lecturer on Wednesday, October 11th at 7pm as part of the museum's monthly Aviator Series. Bradley's talk will be held at the Quonset Air Museum in North Kingstown and is open to the public at no charge. Click For More.
	August 29, 2006 The Quonset Air Museum to Honor Bruce Sundlun. North Kingstown, RI A reception for the former Rhode Island Governor, pilot of the famed B-17 “Flying Fortress” and longtime supporter of the QAM is scheduled for Saturday, November 18th in Newport. Click For More. August 28, 2006 The Quonset Air Museum announces “The Aviator Series". North Kingstown, RI The monthly speakers program, open to the public, will offer a rare look inside military combat from the eyes of a pilot. The series will also focus on Rhode Island’s important contributions to protecting our nation in times of both war and peace. Click For More. *May 24, 2006* The Quonset Air Museum (www.TheQAM.org) North Kingstown, RI North Kingstown Students Win “What Memorial Day Means to Me” Essay Contest Four students from the Davisville Middle School and Quidnesset Elementary won the “What Memorial Day Means to Me” essay contest sponsored by the Quonset Air Museum. As part of the Museum’s ongoing educational programs, Brand Kaplan, 6th grade, Alyssa Powers, 6th grade, Jessica Still, 6th grade, and Randall Minogue, 5th grade were awarded with the opportunity to be passengers in the Museum’s “Ranger” helicopter float during the Memorial Day Parade in Wickford where they could be recognized for their achievement. Click For More. Summer 2007 This is a nice article writteb for our Museum. (http://www.boston.com/travel/articles/2007/08/19/restored_war_birds_guard_a_proud_history/)

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