THE INTERNATIONAL GROUP FOR HISTORICAL AIRCRAFT RECOVERY
'TIGHAR'
and the
MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM SOESTERBERG, THE NETHERLANDS
PRESENT:
AN INTRODUCTORY COURSE IN AVIATION ARCHEOLOGY
JUNE 11-14, 1993
AT THE MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUM, SOESTERBERG, THE NETHERLANDS.
Learn the history, science and tools of aviation archeology; explore the sources, logic and
field techniques of historical investigation.
THE PROGRAM:
Friday 11th: Welcome-reception at the Military Aviation Museum.
Saturday 12th: Principles of Aviation Historic Preservation.
Morning session: A critical look at the air museums world; The airplane as
artifact; Defining the terminology; To fly or not to fly.
Afternoon session: How to visit an air museum: Conservation versus
interpretation; How to spot an imposter; new trends in exhibits.
Sunday 13th: An introduction to aviation archeology.
Morning session: Sources and searches; where have all the airplanes gone;
What should we save; Investigative techniques.
Afternoon session: Evaluation and recovery; The artifact in situ; Documen
ting the find; Recovery considerations.
Monday 14th: In the field, visit to a RNLAF recovery operation.
TIGHAR is the acronym for'The International Group for Historical Recovery', an American
non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible aviation archeology and historic
preservation. Their activities include:
- compiling and verifying report of rare and historic aircraft surviving in remote areas;
- conducting investigations and recovery expeditions in co-operation with museums;
- serving as a voice for integrity, responsibility and professionalism in the field of aviation
historic preservation.
The Military Aviation Museum is the museum for the history of the Royal Netherlands Air
Force, the Naval Air Service and the Military Aviation of the Royal Netherlands East Indies
Army. Founded in 1968 the museum celebrates its 25 Anniversary in 1993. The
museumcollection counts approximately 70 aircraft, of wich 35 are on display. They include
a Fokker D.VII, Spitfire Mk.IX, Mustang P-51K, Lockheed 12A, Gloster Meteor Mk.IV and
many others.
THE TUITION FEE:
Hfl. 250,00. This includes most meals, transfers, instruction booklets, visit to a recovery site.
Partner-program: Hfl. 100,00.
For more information you can contact the Military Aviation Museum, P.O. Box 184, NL-
3769 ZK Soesterberg, telephone -P31 3463 53815, mrs Maureen van Goethem or mr.
Sebastian Kreuger. For registration you can call +31 3463 32837 or fax+31 3463 51143; We
will send/fax you our registration forms. On registration you receive full documentation.
BEWARE: Registration will be closed at May 1st, 1993.
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