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Air National Guard flyovers celebrate July 4 in Oregon, Southwest Washington

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An F-15 in flight (image by oxonimages from Pixabay) If you're in Southwestern Washington or Oregon on Sunday, July 4. You might see some F-15 jets fly overhead. That's because the Portland wing of the Air National Guard have scheduled flyovers of community events to celebrate Independence Day. They're conducting the flyovers in the following … Continue reading Air National Guard flyovers celebrate July 4 in Oregon, Southwest Washington

McAllister Museum of Aviation reopens in Yakima

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Photo credit: McAllister Museum of Aviation in Yakima, Washington After a closure because of the COVID pandemic, the McAllister Museum of Aviation and gift shop are now open again. The museum's hours are Thursday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., according to an email I received from Yakima Valley Tourism this week. Private tours are available for anyone … Continue reading McAllister Museum of Aviation reopens in Yakima

2021 Sequim Balloon Festival tentatively plans to return August 28

A picture of hot air balloons shaped like bees in flight at the Sequim Balloon Festival in Sequim, Washington
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Hot air balloons flying high at a previous Air Affaire in Sequim, Washington (photo credit: Air Affaire) Organizers of the 2021 Air Affaire, also known as the Sequim Balloon Festival, have set a tentative date of Saturday, August 28, for the annual event at the Sequim Valley Airport. ("Sequim" is pronounced "Squim".) "We are optimistic … Continue reading 2021 Sequim Balloon Festival tentatively plans to return August 28

Sparking Curiosity guide the place to find intriguing exhibits in Seattle and Tacoma

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The Museum of Flight in Tukwila, Washington, is one of the attractions listed in the new Sparking Curiosity guide from the Seattle Times. (photo by Cheryl Landes) Are you looking for place where you can learn about new and upcoming museum exhibits in the Seattle and Tacoma metro areas without hopping from site to site? … Continue reading Sparking Curiosity guide the place to find intriguing exhibits in Seattle and Tacoma

2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro cancels, McMinnville show flies ahead

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Safety concerns from COVID prompted organizers to postpone the 2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro until May 2022, but the McMinnville show is still on for July 30-August 1. The 2021 McMinnville show will be held at the McMinnville Airport and features the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and U.S. Air Force Raptor. If you … Continue reading 2021 Oregon International Air Show in Hillsboro cancels, McMinnville show flies ahead