You so much for being with us. The individual who runs this facility, the most Popular Museum in the smithsonian. Can i put in a plug . Absolutely. At 8 30 tonight were going to have an Opening Ceremony for our new exhibit, the boeing milestones of flight hall and its where where we are now open to the public and well stay open all night so if you havent got anything else to do, even if you do, come down, the weather is clearing here, were going to do it outside and have a grand time. And ill put a plug for cspan 3 American History tv because were carrying it live. Thanks for being with us. Well show you around this terrific facility, this museum and some of the artifacts, oneofakind items only here at the air and space museum. Behind me you see the wright flier, the worlds first airplane. On the morning of december 17, 1903 at 10 35 a. M. Orville wright at the controls takes flight in 120 feet. Thats the first time a man has entered the air in a fly magazine. At the end of four flight
Our guide is curator jeremy kinney, who shows us some of the museums rare and oneofakind artifacts to tell the quest to go higher, faster, and further during the first half century of aviation. Jeremy kinney hello. Were going to go through a tour of some artifacts that really stand out in terms of the story of higher, faster, and farther. First, i want to talk about the museum overall. The museum has over 8 million visitors a year. Looking at the story of flight in the atmosphere, where i work in, we are looking at 500 aircraft and helicopters. Of those aircraft, about 67 are on display in the National Mall building. What supports these artifacts is up to 50,000 small and medium artifacts. Were going to talk about the story of higher, faster, and farther which is seen as a cliche in the history of aviation but has a real meaning. We look at the people who made this quest of flying in the third dimension a reality. The idea of flying to the highest altitudes, fastest speeds, and longest
Up next, we visit the smithsonian air and space museu. Jeremy kinney is a curator who shows us some of the museums prayer and oneofakind artifacts. Hello. Were going to go through a tour of some artifacts that really stand out in terms of the story of higher, faster, and farther. First, i would to talk about the museum overall. It has over 8 million visitors a year. Looking at the story of flight in the atmosphere, where i work in, we are looking at 500 aircraft and helicopters. About 67 are on display in the National Mall building. What supports these artifacts are up to 50,000 small and medium artifacts. Were going to talk about the story of higher, faster, brother. A bit of a cliche in the history of aviation but has a real meaning. We look at the people who made this quest of flying in the third dimension a reality. The idea of flying to the highest altitudes, faster speed, longest distances tells us a lot about the Technical Development of the airplane and the reinvention of what
Heavy initially but it does get hester eighty three after 1 00 oclock in the morning. So that could be the one good news here. But the rain continues very heavy overnight tonight and look what were waking up to tomorrow morning this is heavy rain over the same area. Thats why that Flash Flood Watch is in effect by 8 00 oclock in the morning. So well see temperatures dropping into the mid to low 70s overnight tonight. Not moving much. But the rain gets heavy especially into the areas south and east. So the rain continues light to moderate along i95. Maybe even a few thunderstorms to the south with a temperature of 72 degrees. Heavy rain for the rush hour. Plus an excessive heat comin cop in the seven day forecast. All thats coming up your way in jut little bit. Lucy. Sounds g talk to you soon, dave. Hopefully you wont miss the fireworks if youre hitting the road to make it back hope. This is i76 at washington street in philadelphia it is wide open. That is good news if you have to trave
Theyre part of the original collection here in fact, and we were provided those during the period where we were destroying those launch vehicles in both russia and here. We have another call from steve in new york. Steve, go ahead, please. Caller hello, general . Is anybody on the other end there . Yes, we are. We can hear you. Caller hello . Go ahead, steve. Hello. Caller you know, when columbus sailed for america, he didnt know it at the time, but Queen Isabella funded his expedition. And they were looking for known treasure, a shorter way to the orient to get spices, and he collided with the American Continent by accident. And we know for a certainty that there on the moon and on mars theres not a blade of grass, theres not a glass of water, theres not a breath of fresh air. So, you know, you risk life and limb to go to a better ace. But we have that right here on earth. Why would we want to go there, moon or mars . Can someone explain that to me . Thank you for the call. Well, you