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  • About Featured Accessions
    The National Museum of the United States Air Force has thousands of artifacts in its collection. Each month, a significant or interesting artifact from the museum's collection will be featured on this page.

    To learn about past Featured Accessions of the Month, visitors can browse the artifact categories below or use the Search tool (upper right corner) to search for a specific item.

    Note: Items included on this page are not currently on public display. Artifacts in the museum's collection are maintained in secure, environmentally controlled storage in the condition in which they are received.
  • Aeronautical Instruments
    • A-3A Autopilot Bank-Climb Gyro Indicator
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • A-7 Octant
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • BC-608-A Contactor Unit Clock
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Experimental Navigational Chart Holder
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Periscopic Sextant
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Aircraft
    • Curtis A-25A Shrike
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Boeing B-17D The Swoose
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle™
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Douglas B-23 Dragon
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Boeing B-47E
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Douglas C-39
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Beech C-45H Expeditor
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • CASA 2.111H (Spanish HE-111H)
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Dassault Mystere IVA
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • De Havilland DH 89 Dominie
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Ercoupe 415 (YO-55)
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • McDonnell Douglas YF-4E Phantom II
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • McDonnell Douglas F-15 Streak Eagle
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Lockheed XF-90
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • North American F-100D Super Sabre
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Bell Helicopter Textron GUH-1F
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Sikorsky CH-3E
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Junkers Ju 52
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Luscombe 8A (UC-90)
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23MLD
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Radioplane/Northrop MQM-57 Falconer
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Douglas O-46A
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Convair XP-81
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Piper PA48 Enforcer
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Radioplane OQ-14
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Sukhoi SU-22M4
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Corben Super Ace
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Beechcraft T-6A Texan II
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • JPATS T-6 Texan II
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Fairchild PT-26 Cornell
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Fairchild Republic T-46A
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Bell-Boeing CV-22B Osprey
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Curtiss-Wright X-19
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Boeing X-32A
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Aircraft Parts and Accessories
    • Aircraft Starter Truck
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Arado Data Plate
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • B-24D Landing Gear Handle
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • H-1 Ground Support Heater
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • J-58 Engine Starter Cart
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • LITENING Pod
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Q-1 Electric Blanket
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • SR-71 Throttle Quadrant
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Armament
    • AN/AVQ-23 Pave Spike
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Captured Iraqi Anti-Aircraft Gun (ZPU-2)
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • GBU-15 Modular Guided Weapon System
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Iraqi Grenade Launcher
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • K-3 Bomb Lift Truck
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • M-2 Gun Un-jamming Tool
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • MHU-12 Munitions Handling Trailer
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • MHU-12/M Munitions Handling Trailer
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • MJ-1 Lift Truck
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • MK-2 40mm Shell
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • VB-6 Felix Guided Bomb
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • VB-9 Guided Bomb
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • VB-10 Guided Bomb
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Vladimirov KPV ZPU-4
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Art
    • "The Fortress"
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • "The Old Man's Ordeal"
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Clothing and Personal Equipment
    • 21st SOS Flying Scarf
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 45/P Cold Weather Flying Jacket
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Air America Gray Service Cap
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Aircrew Combat Shirt and Trousers
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • AN/PAR-6 L.A.D. Helmet
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Chuck Yeager Flying Suit
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Col. Francis S. Gabreski Cloth Nametag
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Coveralls and Challenge Coin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • CWU-27/P Flying Coveralls
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Elmer Experimental Flying Suit
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Experimental Flying Helmet
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Experimental Flying Helmet
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Jolly Green Flying Coveralls Party Suit
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • M1941 Field Jacket
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • MA 2-30 Wrist Altimeter Indicator
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Maj. Jack M. Ilfrey Service Coat
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Olive Drab Service Coat
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Pararescue Scuba Equipment
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • U.S. Technology Representative Civilian Olive Drab Garrison Cap
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • War Ration Book
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Drones, Pilotless Aircraft
    • BATCAM
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • GAM-67 Crossbow
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Lavochkin La-17
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Q-2 Firebee
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Engines
    • Heath Henderson
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Hispano-Suiza V Type
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Junkers Jumo 211D
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Packard 1A-2025
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Packard 3A-2500
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Lorraine-Dietrich 8Be
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Anzani 10
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Renault 12-F
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • BMW 132E
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • British ABC Wasp
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Fiat A-12
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Gnome B-9
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Bentley B.R.2
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Benz BZ-4
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • LeRhone C-9
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Packard DR-980 Diesel
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Raussenberger (Rausie) E-6
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Williams International F-121 Fanjet
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Continental I-1430-9 Hyper
      Posted 07/16/2015
    • Pratt & Whitney J57 Turbojet
      Posted 07/16/2015
    • General Electric J79
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Curtiss K-12
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Liberty L-4
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Liberty L-6
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Liberty L-8
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Wright L-320 Gipsy
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Franklin O-805-2
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Curtiss OX-5
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Curtiss R-600
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Pratt & Whitney R-1830-90C
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Wright R-3350-57 Cyclone
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Pratt & Whitney R-4360 “Wasp Major”
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • R.A.F. 1A
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Ranger V-770 Inverted
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • Rolls Royce Hawk
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Simulated Ramjet
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Wright T-3
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Allison YT-56-A-3 Turboprop
      Posted 07/16/2015
    • U.S. Model Bugatti
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Curtiss V-1570 Conqueror
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Thiokol YLR99 Rocket
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Salmson Z-9
      Posted 06/08/2015
  • Engine Parts and Accessories
    • Packard 1A-2025 Water Manifold
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Wind Generator
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • YF-102 Turbofan Engine Blade
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Flags, Insignia, Decorations, Awards, Trophies and Plaques
    • 1st Arctic Search and Rescue Squadron Pin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 14th Air Force Insignia Winning Design
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 1913 Military Aviator Badge
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 1965 Thompson Trophy
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • 91st Aero Squadron Banner
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 354th Fighter Squadron Commander Challenge Coin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • 870th Bombardment Squadron Fabric
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Aid to Britain Medal
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Cavalry Officer Collar Insignia
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Lafayette Escadrille Banner
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Manchurian Flag
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Randall Model 14 Knife with Sheath
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • The Ninety-Nines Inc. Pin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Wright Brothers Congressional Gold Medal (Replica)
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • WWI Army Wagoner Skill Patch
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Foreign Classes
    • Altimeter Indicator
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Civic Model German Police Helmet
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • French Altimeter Indicator
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • German Observation Binoculars
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • German Tachometer
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Japanese Katana Sword
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Mexican Air Force Uniform
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • MiG-17 Gunsight
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Medical Supplies and Equipment
    • Civil Defense Fallout Shelter Medical Kit
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Stokes Litter
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • X-ray Field Table Unit
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Miscellaneous
    • Andros F6A Robot
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Army Air Corps Game
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Army Air Corps Song Plate
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Army Air Force Band Drum
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Canine Suit Assembly
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Champagne Bottle
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Cliffs of Dover Rock
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Col. Elmer E. Elmer Teddy Bear
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Convoy Bob
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Davey MC-1A Air Compressor
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • Day Air Traffic Control Tape Strip
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Field Organ
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Fire Suppression Kit
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • First Minuteman III Launch Commemorative Coin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Flight Wrench
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Gremlin Mascot
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Life Raft Bullet Hole Plug
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • LoFLYTE Waverider Wind Tunnel Model
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • NF-2 Floodlight Set
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Parachute Wedding Gown
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Parker 51 Fountain Pen
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Plane Parade Game
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Put the Yanks in Berlin Game
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Security Forces Bicycle
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Spot a Plane Game
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Sweetheart Basic Parachutist ID Badge
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Sweetheart Memorabilia
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • TMU-27/M LOX Cart
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Tomahawk
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Trinitite
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Wright Brothers Hangar Fragment
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Wright Brothers Pin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • XB-70 Honeycomb
      Posted 06/08/2015
  • Missiles, Guided
    • Boeing CIM-10 Bomarc
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Convair SM-65 Atlas
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Russian SS-N-2 Styx
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • SA-4 Ganef
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Wasserfall Surface-to-Air Missile
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Parachutes and Related Items
    • 1919 Back Parachute
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • AN-6510 Parachute Seat
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Berlin Airlift "Little Vittles" Parachute
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Photographic Equipment, Parts and Accessories
    • Autographic Kodak Camera
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • WWI Snapshot Camera
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Prisoner of War Collection
    • Mandolin
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • POW Chess Set
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • POW Sweater
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • POW Toothpick
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Propellers and Related Parts
    • Two-blade Wood Propeller
      Posted 03/23/2015
    • Salmson Two-Blade Wood Propeller
      Posted 03/23/2015
  • Radio/Electronic/Communication Items
    • A2C Electronic Countermeasure
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • ANB-H-1 Headset
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • AN/ASQ-213A HARM Targeting System
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • AN/CPN-4 Ground Controlled Approach Facility
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • AN/FPN-16 Precision Approach Radar and Shelter
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • AN/GRC-206(V)5 Radio Set
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • AN/MRN-12A Mobile Control Tower
      Posted 06/08/2015
    • AN/PRC-1 Radio
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Bendix AN/TPS-1B Search Radar
      Posted 06/05/2015
    • AN/TPS-44A Radar Set
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Gosport Tube
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • ML-141-(B) Radiosonde
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • T-1151 Dog Doo Transmitter
      Posted 03/24/2015
  • Space Items
    • Apollo 11 Commemorative Coin
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Apollo 16 USAF Flag
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Discoverer XLIII (43) Parachute Fragment
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Integrated Maneuvering Life Support System
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • International Space Station Commemorative Coin
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Litton Suit
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Manned Orbiting Laboratory Suit
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Mercury Miniature Space Suit Doll (Replica)
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Northrop OV2-5 Space Satellite
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Project Gemini Lightweight Space Suit
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • "Sacred Cow" Space Relic
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Tile Fixture
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • X-15 Pressure Suit
      Posted 03/24/2015
  • Special Collections
    • Air Force One Maintenance Shirt
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Air Force One Typewriter
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Civil Air Patrol Missing Aircraft Search Patch
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • SAM 26000 Logbook
      Posted 03/24/2015
  • Special Collections, Distinguished Persons
    • First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's Air Force One Blanket
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • President Kennedy's Air Force One Blanket
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Lafayette Flying Corps Ribbon
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Map Case
      Posted 03/24/2015
  • Training Aids
    • Jet Model Training Aid
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • M-2 Stereoscopic Trainer
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • Viewmaster Training Aid
      Posted 03/24/2015
    • World War II Rudder Control Trainer
      Posted 03/24/2015

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