CLIENT NEWS: New England Air Museum to Unveil SH-2F Seasprite Helicopter on Thursday, February 16, 2012

Please join us for this momentous occasion celebrating history, technology and aerospace!

WHAT:
The unveiling of the SH-2F Seasprite helicopter

WHEN:
Thursday, February 16, 2012
11:00 a.m.

WHERE: New England Air Museum
36 Perimeter Road
Windsor Locks, CT
*New England Air Museum is adjacent to Bradley International Airport.

DETAILS: The featured SH-2F Seasprite was manufactured in 1985 by Kaman Aerospace Corporation of Bloomfield, and saw service with the U.S. Navy. With the first model introduced in 1962, the SH-2 Seasprite helicopter has had a long and distinguished career originally designed for the rescue of downed airmen at sea with models significantly evolving to become submarine hunters. SH-2s remain in service around the world.

The event will feature remarks from New England Air Museum Executive Director Michael Speciale, as well as representatives from Kaman Aerospace Corporation and local state officials. Guests will also be invited to go inside the helicopter. Refreshments will be served.

Experience and learn more about this historic aircraft, designed and built in Connecticut and operated world-wide by the U.S. Navy!

About the New England Air Museum:
The New England Air Museum is owned and operated by the Connecticut Aeronautical Historical Association, a private, non-profit educational institution organized in 1959. Located at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, the Museum is the largest aviation museum in New England. This educational organization is dedicated to preserving and presenting historically significant aircraft and related artifacts, engaging visitors through high-quality exhibits helping them to understand aviation technology and history and inspiring students through innovative and hands-on educational programs.