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A Force For Good: Humanitarian Exhibit Blackbirds Close Air Support Cold War Aircraft Critters in the Museum Fun with Flight Helicopters Korean War Aircraft Launch into Space Memphis Belle MIG-Alley Planes with animal names Presidential Aircraft Southeast Asia War Aircraft Space USAF Acquisitions WWII Non-US Manufactured Aircraft WWII US Manufactured Aircraft
These word searches can be conducted on own at home, along with the museum’s virtual tour, or while touring the museum in-person.
A-10 A-10 353rd Fighter Squadron A-10 353rd Fighter Squadron Patch AC-130A Spectre Apollo Command Module B-1B Lancer B-1B Lancer with Nose Art B-1B Boss Hawg Nose Art B-2 Spirit B-2 Spirit with Fire and Ice artwor Fire and Ice artwork from B-2 B-17F Memphis Belle B-57B Canberra Berlin Wall sections BF 109G-10 BF 109G -10 Nose Art BF 109G-10 with Nose Art C-20B CH-3E Black Mariah F-117A Nighthawk F-4C F-4C with Patch F-15A Streak Eagle F-86A F-86D F-94C F-104 Starfighter Gemini HH-3E Jolly Green Giant KC-97L Stratofreighter Mercury Mig-15 P-47D P-47D with Nose Art P-47D Nose Art SR-71 Blackbird SR-71 Blackbird with tail art SR-71 Crew Tail art from SR-71 Stumpy John Silver Tarantula, Gecko, and Dragon Fly Vittles the dog X-1B X-15A-2 XB-70 Valkyrie XB-70 Valkyrie over Mt. Rushmore YF12A
Click here to check out our Aerospace Camps for students who have completed grades 5 to 6.
Click here to explore the virtual tour, 360-degree images of cockpits, videos and podcasts
Introduction to Becoming a Pilot course
This free two-week course consists of Ground School and training at a flight simulator. Students, ages 14-18, must be able to attend all 6 classes over the two-week period. Registration is required. Click here for more information.
TARC Rocket Team
Each year the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force hosts a "The American Rocketry Challenge" (TARC). What is TARC? It is the world's largest rocket contest and involves having students design, build and launch rockets to meet a specific goal which changes each year. Application required for students entering grades 9-12. Click here for additional information.
CyberPatriot Program
The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is starting a CyberPatriot Program. This program is designed for students with a strong desire to work on a team interested in cybersecurity or other STEM disciplines. The team will participate in the National Youth Cyber Defense Competition which includes a series of online competition rounds and teams are given a set of virtual operating systems and tasked with finding and fixing cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Application required for students entering grades 9-12. Click here for additional information.
Download this Scavenger Hunt to follow along with the Virtual Tour of the Cold War Gallery. Cold War Gallery Virtual Scavenger Hunt
All visitors may be screened with a metal detector upon entry. In addition all bags are subject to search and may be placed through an X-Ray machine. Weapons are not permitted including pocket knives and firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons.
Prohibited Items: - Firearms* - Knives - Box cutters - Food and Soda Drinks - Alcohol - Coolers - Backpacks * Firearms, to include conceal carry and other dangerous weapons, are specifically prohibited in Federal facilities in accordance with 18 USC §930 (c) Permitted Items: - Water bottles (clear, sealed bottle, up to 20 oz.) - Purses - Camera bags - Diaper bags - Strollers - Service animals Please note the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is not responsible for items left in vehicles. Click here for frequently asked questions regarding items permitted inside the museum.
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