Collings Foundation announces:
2010 Open Houses and Living History Events

We are all looking forward to hosting three fantastic events at our Foundation headquarters located in Stow, MA. Put these dates in your calendar. Each event offers programs that are truly special!

Wings and Wheels Open House
June 19th and 20th, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
$10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
The Ultimate Father's Day Present!:
PT-17 and T-6 Texan flights available.
T-6 Texan flights: $450 45-minutes
PT-17 Stearman flights: $230 1/2-hour
Call 978.562.9182 for flight reservations

Nowhere else in the world will you be able to see Duesenberg’s 1932 Duesenberg, Al Capone’s 1940 Cadillac, Michael Andretti's 1995 Lola/Ford XB race winning car all under one roof – then hop into a fully restored North American AT-6 Texan Fighter Trainer or PT-17 Stearman and take to the skies in a flight you will never forget! This is the chance to see the Foundation's incredible collection of over 90 automobiles, carriages, racecars and airplanes.

Call us to reserve your flight in the Stearman and T-6 Texan. Flying in these aircraft is really fun! A great gift for your Dad on Father's Day. Food and refreshments will be available.

Race of the Century
August 21st and 22nd, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
$15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
PT-17 Stearman flights available.

During the early 1900’s the thought of a “horseless carriage” rumbling down the path - or better yet - a “flying machine” moving through the air seemed unbelievable. The traditional horse and buggy quickly became history with the emergence of auto carriages like the 1905 Franklin and aircraft such as the 1909 Bleriot Type XI.

This is an absolutely fantastic event where horses, high wheelers, early automobiles and aircraft all "race" against each other. A truly entertaining event!

Which technologies will win?
There is only one way to find out:

Horse/Carriage Vs. 1905 Franklin Type A Roadster: No competition here… silly motorized carriage. We all know where the real “horse power” lies.

Horse/Buggy Vs. 1908 Stanley Steamer: This will be a close race. An automobile that runs on water? Incredible! Can it be the horse and buggy has met its match?

1914 Stutz Bearcat Vs. 1909 Bleriot Type XI Flying Machine: The most incredible race ever! - One of the fastest cars of the time racing against this amazing flying machine.

1937 Offy Sprint Car Vs. 1942 Stearman: Fresh from the 1937 New England race circuit - our driver “Blazing Bob” will go all out to prove a true race machine is faster than any aircraft in a 1/8 mile “nose to prop” race.

Who will win the Race of the Century? You will have to come find out! (Line up and participating vehicles/airplanes subject to change)

Looking for more vintage motorcycles and vehicles from 1900 to 1920 to join the event. Give us a call if interested.

Battle for the Airfield - WWII Reenactment
October 9th and 10th, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Two performances per day: 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM
Collings Foundation, Stow MA
Cost at the Gate: $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 12 yrs. and younger.
Pre Purchase: $18 for adults and $8. Non-refundable. Tickets collected at entrance. We will have pre-purchase option available in the next week. Check back.

PT-17 and T-6 Texan flights available. Call to reserve your flight in advance.

Picture this: ….The night before an elite German force over took a small grass airstrip just a few hundred feet away. The Allied Forces had to gain control of this airfield so they could fly in much-needed supplies. - It was going to be a tough fight.

There were German machine gun nests set up all over the camp perimeter and the dreaded 88mm Cannon was pointed to the sky waiting for the Allied bombers to fly overhead. Another menace was the German Stuka Dive Bomber aircraft lurking in the sky. The Allies knew they needed a lot of firepower. The commanding officer called in two tanks (a Sherman and Chaffee), troop carriers, jeeps, lots of ammo and a M16 half-track with quad mount .50 caliber machine guns. Over forty Allied troops made their way through the forest hoping to surprise the Germans. – Just when they were getting ready to attack - a German Fiesler Storch reconnaissance aircraft spotted the troops! They opened fire on the Storch, but it was too late. The plane made a quick turn from a practical standstill and landed at the German camp. The pilot alerted the German unit of the advancing Allies. The Allied soldiers knew – it was now or never!

How will the battle end? Will the Allied troops be able to gain control of the airfield and further their advancement? You will have to be here to find out. The Collings Foundation will host a Living History event you will never forget. You will be able to see original equipment from WWII in action. Everything from the cooking utensils to M1 rifles is original. The only event of this type - in the world. – Don’t miss it!

DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO FIND
THE COLLINGS FOUNDATION:
The Collings Foundation is located at 137 Barton Road in Stow, MA near Lake Boon - Please see the directions to the location at this link.

The Collings Foundation is open to the general public during these events only. For private tours please call for reservations. For more information, please email info@collingsfoundation.org or call 978-562-9182.

Pictures from 2009 Events
(click on the photo for a larger shot)

	The Collings Foiundation has one of Al Capone's Cadillacs! All original and unrestored! This is one of serveal famous automobiles in the collection.
	The Collings Foundation's hangar contains an incredible collection of aircraft, military vehicles, vintage sprint cars and formula race cars. A real "jaw dropper"!
	The Stanley Steamer is one of over 50 automobiles in the collection on display.
	The Golden Era automobile collection features notables such as the Rolls-Royce Phantom and the Duesenberg SJ Dual-Cowl Phaeton
	Yikes! Its the Germans! Looks like this is the personal transport for the Feisler Storch's pilot. During the Battle for the Airfield you will see the incredible flying characteristics of this amazing aircraft.
	A nose to prop finish during Race of the Century! This is a picture of the PT-17 Stearman trying to catch up to the Walts Offy sprint car.
	Another minicar from the Gould Foundation Collection, a BMW Isetta.