The West Seattle Herald caught up with Rob Baughman dancing with his daughter Emily, 9 at the "Heroes of the Homefront" dance Saturday at the Air and Space Museum. He showed the B-17 to visitors earlier. Boeing celebrated its 95th year with a big band gala.
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Over 450, some in WWII period attire, attended the "Heroes of the Homefront" dance Saturday at the Museum of Flight. The Museum celebrated World War II's iconic B-17 bomber and the 95th anniversary of the Boeing Company a day of special activities including big band music, swing dancing, aircraft fly-ins and B-17 tours.
Evening Hangar Dance
The celebration continued into the evening with a swing-era "hangar dance" in the Museum from 6:00 p.m. to 10 p.m. Big band music was provided by The Harry James Orchestra directed by Fred Radke and featuring Gina Funes.
Museum of Flight marketing director Mike Bush remarked, "It's been a terrific day with a whole celebration of the 95th anniversary of Boeing. Now we are celebrating the 'Greatest Generation'. Just before noon Lou Mancini who is senior Vice President of Aviation for the Boeing Company followed by Bill Boeing, Jr. himself. He spoke of the memories of the company coming up. When he was a child he cut the ribbon on the opening of Boeing Field."
A special announcement honored 98 year-old Beverly Barron, a former Rosie the Riviter and lifetime Georgetown resident.
