[nrv-hams] Fwd: World War II Era Airplane Flyover Saturday November 15th

Sat Nov 15 12:41:17 EST 2025

Today's Roanoke Times has an article about the museum opening and
its collection.

73s,
Patrick
NW8T

On Fri, Nov 14, 2025 at 1:14 PM Lener, Edward <lener at vt.edu> wrote:

> I found some more details online. Looks like the flyover is scheduled to
> take place about 11:45 AM. See full details below. Also found a WDBJ7 story<
> https://www.wdbj7.com/2025/05/25/local-veteran-open-wwii-museum-nrv-sharing-decades-original-history/>
> that aired back on Memorial Day about the plans to open the new museum that
> shows some of his collection.
>
>
>   *
> Ed, AK4IS
>
> Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
> Venue: The WWII Museum of the NRV<
> https://www.nextthreedays.com/VenueEventListing.cfm?V=7082>, Blacksburg
> Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025
> Time: 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
> Event Types: Music, Food, Miscellaneous, Speaking Engagements
> Cost: Free
> Description:
> The WWII Museum of the NRV presents their Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting
> Ceremony on Saturday, November 15, 2025.
>
> Schedule of Events:
> • 11:00 AM: Prayer and the National Anthem, words of thanks and special
> recognitions, and ribbon cutting will kick off the festivities.
> • 11:45 AM or 12:00 PM: WW2 Aircraft (four, T-6 Texans) flyovers will
> begin around 11:45 AM (weather dependent)
> • 12:30 PM: Mission BBQ will begin serving food
>
> After months of hard work and dedication, we are opening the doors to the
> Museum! Walk through history, explore authentic artifacts, and hear the
> stories that shaped our nation. Help us honor our veterans and celebrate
> this moment for our community!
>
> Enjoy museum self-guided tours all day. The Virginia Tech Highty Tighties
> Regimental band will be performing "Big Band" music throughout the day.
>
> We are honored to announce that several WW2 Veterans will be our Guests of
> Honor and will be joining us at the grand opening. Shake their hands, hear
> their stories, and thank them in person for the freedoms that we enjoy
> today!
>
> Admission is free and all are welcome.
>
> All visitor parking will be located next door to the museum at The Lewis
> Gale Physicians Family Medicine Office located at 1645 North Main Street in
> Blacksburg, VA.
>
> The WWII Museum of the NRV is located at 1531 North Main Street, Suite C
> in Blacksburg, VA.
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net <nrv-hams-bounces at mailman.qth.net>
> on behalf of Patrick Johnson <patrickjohnson1015 at gmail.com>
> Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 12:59 PM
> To: nrv-hams <nrv-hams at mailman.qth.net>
> Subject: [nrv-hams] Fwd: World War II Era Airplane Flyover Saturday
> November 15th
>
> A new addition to the valley.  I look forward to exploring the museum and I
> would think the museum would make for a great special event station
> location.
>
> 73s,
> Patrick
> NW8T
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> World War II Era Airplane Flyover Saturday November 15th
>
> The World War II Museum of the New River Valley, located at 1531 North Main
> Street, is holding its Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting on Saturday,
> November 15th.  As part of that celebration, and weather permitting, up to
> four WWII-style aircraft plan to do a flyover of the museum.  Citizens may
> notice these aircraft flying in formation over Blacksburg roughly mid-day
> on Saturday.
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