Here is this week’s challenge for “What is it Wednesday?” - What is it?! 🤔![]()
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Thanks to everyone who played last week… The answer for October 8th is our TALON EOD robot… see the previous post for the full details!![]()
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Good luck on this week’s challenge! ![]()
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The answer to the “What is it? Wednesday” question from October 8th is the drive sprocket on our TALON EOD (Explosive Ordinance Disposal) robot! Robots like this one have been used since the 1970's to help keep their human operators out of harms way!![]()
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Stay tuned for the next “What is it? Wednesday” question tomorrow, October 15th at 10:00 am EST!![]()
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SUNDAY Update – Due to the forecast rain storm this afternoon, the 11am Re-Enactment on Sunday will be taking place, but the 3pm Re-Enactment is being cancelled. Indoor activities and all museum buildings are still open until 5pm today, including the WWII Veterans Roundtable at 1pm.
Let's Learn How a Periscope Works!![]()
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Our L-4 Grasshopper, "Rosie the Rocketer" was out stretching her wings today in preparation for our "Battle for the Airfield" WWII reenactment this weekend (Oct 11-12, 2025)! The L-4 will be accompanied by our German Fi.156 Storch (both weather permitting) during the largest WWII reenactment in New England!![]()
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If you are interested in attending, please visit our website, bit.ly/4mTBLkF for tickets, hours and details!![]()
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