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 Project Supercar: X-1 will make a special appearance at the museum from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Aug. 29-30
 The X-1 is a fully customized Ford Mustang that focuses on power and speed and has a real F-16 ejection seat
 This free experience also allows visitors to engage in a 38-foot trailer filled with interactive touch screens and information about Air Force career opportunities
 
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Project Supercar: X-1 will make a special appearance for visitors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Aug. 29-30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day. The X-1 is a fully customized Ford Mustang that focuses on power and speed with a central drive system and a real F-16 ejection seat.
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Project Supercar: X-1 to make special appearance at Air Force's national museum

Posted 8/28/2012   Updated 8/28/2012 Email story   Print story

    


by Rob Bardua
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force


8/28/2012 - DAYTON, Ohio -- Project Supercar: X-1 will make a special appearance for visitors at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Aug. 29-30 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. each day.

The X-1 is a fully customized Ford Mustang that focuses on power and speed with a central drive system and a real F-16 ejection seat.

Designed by a team of seven highly specialized Airmen with a world-renowned team of car mechanics and customizers from Galpin Auto Sports, the Supercar showcases Air Force ingenuity, state-of-the-art technology, imagination and input from some of the world's best mechanics.

This free experience also allows visitors to engage in a 38-foot trailer filled with interactive touch screens detailing how the cars were built and request unique content in the form of wallpapers, videos, ringtones or additional information about Air Force career opportunities.

The National Museum of the United States Air Force is located on Springfield Street, six miles northeast of downtown Dayton. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day). Admission and parking are free.


NOTE TO PUBLIC: For more information, please contact the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at (937) 255-3286.

NOTE TO MEDIA: For more information, contact Rob Bardua in the National Museum of the United States Air Force Public Affairs Division at (937) 255-1386.



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