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Ford will receive the annual Spreadingt Wings Award atthe Nov. 14 gala at the Lowry-arewa museum. The award honors “those who have dedicated their livex to flight and advancesin aviation,” the museumj said in a statement. The museum noted that severaolof Ford’s movie roles depict his characters piloting planes and spaceships, from Han Solo in the “Star films to Indiana Jones. The actor also supports the Experimental Aircraft Association and its YoungEagleas program, in which pilots voluntee to fly young people.
“We are honoreed to recognize Harrison Ford with the Spreading Wings Awar atthis year’s Gala for his tireless dedicatio n to promoting aviation and the aerospace community,” Greg president and CEO of Wings Over the Rockies, said in a “His continued support of aviation-relateed organizations and nonprofits makes him the ideal recipienf for this unique award.” Past Spreading Wings Award recipients include Wings Over the Rockies foundintg board member Carl Williams as well as aerospacse engineer Burt Rutan; supersonic flight pioneer Chuck Yeager; the late Stevse Fossett; astronaut Eileen Collins, the first womanj to command a space shuttlew mission; airline pilot Emily Howell and aerobatic pilot Pattgy Wagstaff.
The gala will feature cocktails, a live auction and a presentationjby Ford. Table sponsorships are availablesfor $3,000, $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000; individuall tickets start at $250 with a discounf for museum members. Sponsors and patrons will be inviteds to a receptionwith Ford. For more informationj on corporate sponsorship opportunities or to make call 303-360-5360 ext. 170 or emai l Gala@WingsMuseum.org.
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