Nelson and I enjoyed some Sniff N Go fun at the Commemorative Air Force Museum on the weekend. We got to sniff around all kinds of military stuff, including vehicles, bombs (not active), and airplanes!
I’ve got a lot of experience under my furry belt after four years of sniffing, but Nelson is just sixteen months old and has a lot to learn and experience. Part of the beauty of this place is all the stuff a dog needs to learn to work through, as well as people, lots of noises, and even moving airplanes. Nelson had four searches, two in crowded interior spaces, one big outdoor space, and one military vehicle search.
We got to see the famous Miss Mitchell aircraft, Nelson was able to take a photo with her. She served in the 310th Bomb Group, 57th Bomb Wing of the 12th Air Force in North Africa and Italy completing over 130 missions. Its legacy of no crew fatalities during all of its missions was a rare accomplishment. Prior to taking command of the 8th Air Force in Europe in 1944, the 12th Air Force was under the command of then Brigadier General Jimmy Doolittle. On April 18, 1942, 16 U.S. Army B-25s under the command of Lt. Col. James Doolittle launched from the deck of American aircraft carrier U.S.S. Hornet on the country’s first attack against Japan of World War II.
After a 12 year restoration by the Minnesota Wing of the Commemorative Air Force, Miss Mitchell took her first flight on April 18, 1992, exactly 50 years to the day of the daring Doolittle raid. It’s rare for humans to see such a special plane, but even more rare for us dogs to see, sniff, and take a photo with one.
For my three searches the challenges were lots of stuff, and my hangar search was in the actual museum. There were people walking by, watching me sometimes, talking, mechanics working on aircraft, and planes outside taxiing by. It didn’t phase me a bit. Nelson and I each chose one search and put them together in the video below.
Nelson is in the overcrowded garage. He did a great job sorting through all the stuff, ignoring scary noises, and finding the three hides. My video is the hangar search where I got to search an airplane as well as other items. The plane I searched was a World War II SMJ-4/AT-6 Texan. It was used by all branches of the military for pilot training. This one was used by the navy.
We have searched here three times now, for sniff n go fun and for actual nose work trials. Mom says we are super lucky to get such great opportunities!
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What a great and interesting place for your sniffs, Nelson and Olivia! Well done!
It is such a fun place to go and search and totally appropriate for Memorial Day Weekend!
thank you for this wonderful post. My husband will thoroughly enjoy this all things about WWII interests him.
Hugs Cecilia
It’s pretty fun so see these old restored things and learn about them as well as sniffing around.
That was so much fun to watch. So proud of them both
We both had a lot of fun and did some learning at the same time.
wow what a location.. we bet your mama can find her way blind through all that flying machines… that was something especially for you and your mom…
Yes, we had fun with the airplane hides. We are very lucky to have such fun opportunities through our sniffing.
so COOL TO WATCH THEM WORK!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!
Mom could watch us forever and never get tired of it. We just love to work with our noses.
You two rock and you’re most good looking too. What a fun place.
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Have a fabulous Happy Tuesday. Scritches all around and a hug to mom. ♥
It is a super cool place to visit and to search!
What great place for Memorial Day and lots of new smells ~ sweet photos of you both ~ Xo
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor
Memorial Day Weekend was the perfect time to be there to sniff and see some fun old things.
We agree, but think it’s not just luck, your skill and discipline help you go to such cool places!!
xoxo,
Rosy & Sunny
That does help, but some areas in the country are not welcoming to dogs, even for sniffing. Our sports have really gotten us to some cool places, though.
What a wonderful place for a sniffing event!
Super challenging and lots of fun all at the same time.
This looks like a fun way to get some search time in and just enjoy yourselves.
It really is. There is so much to see at this place.
WOW, that is some unique place to do some searches and you two did great, we enjoyed your video!
Thank you. Nelson really had to work through a lot for a young guy, but he did great! Mom and I had fun with the big stuff.
What a cool place to go sniffing!
It is a really fun and interesting place.
You guys sure visit some cool places!
We do get to see a lot of interesting places and that makes Mom happy too.