CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER ANNOUNCES FIRST ARTIFACT INSTALLATION
IN THE KOREAN AIR AVIATION GALLERY OF THE FUTURE
SAMUEL OSCHIN AIR AND SPACE CENTER:
HAWKER SIDDELEY HARRIER T.4
The California Science Center has installed the first artifact in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery of the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, the Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4.
This unique jet-powered strike aircraft was designed and produced by the British aerospace company Hawker Siddeley and was part of the first generation of the Harrier series of aircraft made for the Royal Air Force (RAF). It was the first operational ground attack and reconnaissance aircraft with vertical/short takeoff and landing (V/STOL) capabilities and the only truly successful V/STOL design of its era, revolutionizing the concept for fixed-wing combat aircraft and making it one of the most iconic fighter jets ever flown. First introduced into service during the Cold War, the two-seat trainer now installed in the Korean Air Aviation Gallery of the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center was built circa 1975.
There is currently no public access to the new Aviation Gallery due to the ongoing construction of the Air and Space Center, however images and installation videos can be accessed here. For further details on the Hawker Siddeley Harrier T.4, please click here for a full fact sheet.
WHERE:
The Korean Air Aviation Gallery is one of three new multi-level galleries in the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, opening date to be announced. This gallery will explore the way the pursuit to master the sky involves tradeoffs among the four forces of flight – lift, thrust, weight, and drag – affecting every aircraft ever flown, whether it flies high, low, fast, or slow. The gallery will have three primary thematic areas: Learning to Fly, Everyday Flight, and Advanced Aviation. The Harrier is one of approximately 20 aircraft that will be on display and the first to be installed, in the Advanced Aviation area.
WHEN:
Construction at the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center is expected to be concluded by the end of 2025. Following the completion of artifact and exhibit installation, the Air and Space Center will be ready to open. The opening date is yet to be announced.
The California Science Center is open daily from 10am-5pm (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day).
ENDEAVOURLA CAMPAIGN:
EndeavourLA is the California Science Center Foundation’s fundraising campaign that enabled the acquisition and previous temporary display of space shuttle Endeavour and supports our plans to build the Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center and sustain ongoing exhibits, programs, and operations. The project’s lead donors are the Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Oschin Family Foundation and the State of California, joined by principal donors Korean Air and the Kresa Family Foundation, along with numerous individuals, foundations, and corporate supporters.
The California Science Center Foundation is actively fundraising to complete this ambitious project with over $375 million raised toward the $450 million total project budget. Everyone can help realize this exciting vision for the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center, and donations at any level are welcomed. To contribute or learn more, go to EndeavourLA.org.
Credit: California Science Center.
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