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BOY SCOUTS TAKE FLIGHT
Hauppauge Boy Scout Troop 343 and Elwood Boy Scout Troop 200 Scouts enjoy an afternoon at the Cradle of Aviation Museum
Written by Life Scout Paul M. Boy Scout Troop 343
On Monday, April 25th, Hauppauge’s Boy Scout Troop 343 were joined by Troop 200 (Elwood) Boy Scouts as they all participated in an afternoon of fun at the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Uniondale, Nassau County. The youths earned the Aviation Merit Badge, which can be used during their quest to earn the rank of Eagle Scout.
Their merit badge councilor and Cradle of Aviation Docent , Tim VanWickler, is an Eagle Scout. He taught the Scouts the principles and laws of flight, introduced them to various jets and planes used throughout history, and even allowed them to create their own planes made of Styrofoam and glide them around the building. The session was approximately 2.5 hours long, and the scouts were given a nearly-full tour of the aviation section of the museum.
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The 13 from Troop 343 Boy Scouts who participated in the Aviation Merit Badge program are: Sean B, Matt K, Ryan M, , Aiden J, Rory M, Ian M, Scotty P, Nick S, Matt S, Zach M, Brandon M. and Paul M. and the three scouts from Troop 200 are: Danny R, Alex S, Garrett W, and Jimmy R.
