From oasis at oasis-nss.org  Wed Aug 12 21:09:43 2009
From: oasis at oasis-nss.org (OASIS)
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:09:43 -0700
Subject: [oasis-announce] Western Museum of Flight -- Flight Testing the
	Northrop Flying Wings
Message-ID: <8813f8cd0908121809r5e88c736oc640d741be42d337@mail.gmail.com>

OASIS received the following announcement from the Western Museum of
Flight. We think many of you might be interested in this event.

This is not an OASIS event.

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Western Museum of Flight

Celebrity Lecture Series
August  15 - 11 am
Flight Testing the Northrop Flying Wings
The N-1 to the B-2

Bill Flanagan

The B-2 Spirit bomber is the ultimate development of the Northrop
Flying Wing series.  But this magnificent aircraft is actually the
culmination of decades of flying wing evolution, starting with the
Northrop N-1, in the 1930's.  Bill Flanagan should know.  He has made
a thorough study of the emergence of all-wing aircraft, a study that
culminated for him in his role as flight test Weapon System Operator
(WSO) for Northrop Grumman.  In this role, he has logged more than 500
flying hours.  Prior to joining Northrop Grumman, Bill completed a
highly successful career in the US Air Force - completing 169 combat
missions in the RF-4C, then completed test pilot training, and
achieved qualification in a wide variety of combat, reconnaissance and
transport aircraft.  Bill has lived his share of the history as well
as studying  it.

Bill has prepared a fascinating presentation of the history of the
flying wing development, and will also share some of his experiences
flying the B-2.  Please join us  on Saturday, 15 August, for this
interesting and informative event.

The lecture is free to Museum Members. Non-members: $5  (includes
access to museum exhibits)

Western Museum of Flight
3315 Airport Dr.
Torrance, CA 90505
(310) 326-9544   www.wmof.com