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Parachute Museum Photos from Armstrong Air & Space Event

Photos from July 16 at Armstrong Air & Space Museum

The Aviation Trail Parachute Museum was one of the featured displays at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum which celebrated its 50th Anniversary

in conjunction with the Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival community event.



As seen in the photos below, visitors to the display could try on a parachute, listen to presentations on parachute history, see demonstrations of parachute aerodynamics, learn about different types of parachutes, learn about air resistance and freefall, and more. (Scroll down for all twelve photos - click an image to enlarge).


Visitors to the display could try on a parachute, listen to presentations on parachute history, see demonstrations of parachute aerodynamics, hear about different types of parachutes, learn about air resistance and freefall, and more.



The Wapakoneta Summer Moon Festival community event was held from July 12 through 17 in the hometown of Neil Armstrong. For additional photos of the event activities CLICK HERE.


Learn more about the Parachute Museum at


 

The Armstrong Air & Space Museum is Site #12 on the Aviation Trail

The Aviation Trail Parachute Museum is Site #1b on the Aviation Trail


















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