Please note the museum’s parking lot is undergoing construction and repaving through the end of April. There should be minimal disruption to visitors. In addition, Springfield Street, the road that leads to the museum’s entrance, is undergoing construction through the beginning of September. Expect lane reductions and some delays. Please follow the signs and instructions provided by the road crews.
The C-47 That's All, Brother will be on the runway behind the museum for public display on April 20-22, 2021. Tuesday, April 20, 2021
8 a.m. - 9 a.m. - Aircraft Landing 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Public Display
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
9 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Public Display
Thursday, April 22, 2021
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. - Public Display 1 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Aircraft Departure
That’s All, Brother, piloted by Lt. Col. John Donalson, was a lead aircraft for the airborne invasion of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. After D-Day and several other missions, the airplane returned to the United States and was sold on the civilian market in 1945. Over the next several decades, this C-47 changed hands many times and its historical significance was lost. Ultimately, two historians from the U.S. Air Force discovered that this historic aircraft was lying in a boneyard in Wisconsin.
The Commemorative Air Force was able to acquire the aircraft and return it to flying status. That’s All, Brother has been restored to its authentic 1944 condition, including its D-Day paint scheme and original interior. The aircraft returned to the skies over Normandy for the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day in 2019.
More information about the aircraft available here.
That's All, Brother will be at Grimes Field in Urbana, Ohio on Monday, April 19, 2021. More information available here.
While indoors: masks that cover the nose and mouth are required for visitors ages three and up.
While outdoors: a mask will need to be worn when unable to properly maintain physical distancing, while in line and while inside the aircraft. All aircraft crew, participants, staff and volunteers are required to wear a face covering at all times. Please be patient and maintain six feet of separation from other groups at all times, to include while waiting in line for the restroom, food service, and to view the aircraft.
The interior aircraft viewing will be managed by the crew of the C-47 and limited to only two visitors at one time. The aircraft will have a designated entrance and separate exit location. Hand-sanitizing stations will be located at the entrance and exit of the aircraft.
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The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is located at:
1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
(near Dayton, Ohio)