National Museum of WW2 Aviation to open in Colorado

One of the most significant aviation heritage projects for many years, The National Museum of World War Two Aviation, was previewed at Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, in early February.

Bill Klaers is Co-Chairman of the board of directors of the museum and also the president of the highly-regarded Westpac Restorations company, which has recently relocated to Colorado Springs from Rialto, California. He explains, “It will certainly not be a wax museum. We want it to be a fully interactive experience where the visitor can tailor their experience to their own specific requirements. The museum will offer information that can be adapted to all enquiries, from schoolchildren to serious scholars.”

The idea for the museum started several years ago during a brainstorming session. Klaers elaborates: “We came up with a vision that would utilise the latest in computer science and the expanding access to information. For example, an elementary-school teacher can bring a group of children to the museum, and we can tailor each portion of the museum to that specific group. We can then change the experience again for a group of women, a group of pilots, a group of veterans...”

Extensive groundwork has been completed and the museum is currently in fundraising mode.

This is just a taster — see April's Aeroplane magazine for the full story and pictures.