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Boeing
Aircraft News
Boeing
Opens Flight Exhibit To The Public
ST. LOUIS: It's
not too late to step back in time to the beginning
of flight and space exploration and take a glimpse
at future technology. Both can be done this summer
with a visit to the James S. McDonnell Prologue
Room at Boeing [NYSE:BA] in
St. Louis.
Portraying a
century of milestone events, the Prologue Room
showcases the aircraft and spacecraft that played
pivotal roles in the history of flight and space
exploration. From biplanes to monoplanes, from
piston engines to jets, hundreds of scale models,
photographs, paintings and artifacts tell an
amazing story of discovery.
Separate displays
tell the story of the development of commercial and
military aviation. Visitors can view large-scale
models of many of today's military aircraft
including the F-15 Eagle and F/A-18 Super Hornet of
which both aircraft are built by Boeing in
St. Louis. Models of Boeing's fleet of
commercial jetliners are also displayed including a
full-size airliner cockpit.
St. Louis
played a pivotal role in the early days of
America's space program. Dramatizing that role are
full-size models of the Mercury and Gemini space
capsules that carried the first Americans into
space. For many these spacecraft are the highlight
of their visit. Models of other Boeing-produced
spacecraft and rockets are also on display,
including a full-size Harpoon missile and a
detailed scale model of the International Space
Station.
The exhibit
features a collection of fine art from the Boeing
archives including works by R. G. Smith, Keith
Ferris, Chuck Wood and Spencer Taylor. In imagery
that captures the drama of the moment, these works
represent significant achievements in flight, space
travel and world history.
With themes of
exploration and wonder evident throughout the
exhibit, the Prologue Room is an ideal educational
tool for schools, summer camps and day camps.
Guided tours for organized groups of ten or more
are available upon request.
The aviation and
space exhibit is open Monday through Saturday,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., until
August 30. Reservations are required. The
Prologue Room is located in the company's Building
100 at the corner of McDonnell Boulevard and
Airport Road, near Lambert-St. Louis
International Airport.
Reservations are
required at least a day in advance and can be made
by calling 314-232-6896. Equipped with a wheelchair
ramp and accessible restrooms, more than 500,000
people have visited the Prologue Room since it
opened to the public.
The Boeing Company
is the world's leading aerospace company, with its
heritage mirroring the history of flight. It is the
largest manufacturer of satellites, commercial jet
liners and military aircraft. The company is also a
global market leader in missile defense, human
space flight and launch services. Chicago-based
Boeing has an extensive global reach with customers
in 145 countries.
http://www.boeing.com
Contacts:
Jacqueline S
Ridgley
Boeing St. Louis
(314) 234-4175
Madonna Walsh
Boeing IDS News
Bureau
(314) 234-1362
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