National Museum of the United States Air Force™

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The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24

Access to the Presidential Gallery will be limited from May 15 to June 5

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Douglas EB-66

Unarmed EB-66s were vulnerable to enemy MiGs, who specifically targeted them. Pictured here are B-66 pilot Maj. Kibby Taylor (right) and navigator Capt. Jack McGinn. Their aircraft was attacked by two MiGs on a mission in November 1966. They narrowly escaped, and their fighter escort shot down both of the MiGs. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Douglas RB-66C

RB-66C crew at Takhli in early 1966 (the RB-66C was later designated the EB-66C). The typical RB-66C crew consisted of the pilot/aircraft commander, navigator, flight engineer, and four electronic warfare officers (EWOs). (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Douglas EB-66

Some EB-66s flew “buddy bombing” or “pathfinder” missions during bad weather. They aimed with their radar bombsight and signaled to the F-105s when to bomb (F-105s could not aim through clouds). (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Douglas EB-66

EB-66 being refueled in mid-air. The short probe on the EB-66’s nose fit into the KC-135’s hose basket. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

Grumman HU-16B Albatross patrolling along the coast of South Vietnam in 1966. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

HH-43 Pedro hoisting a pilot in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

HH-53 being refueled by an HC-130 King Bird. Aerial refueling enabled the helicopters to rescue downed aircrew from any location in the Southeast Asia theater. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

Downed F-105 pilot being rescued in 1972. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

CH-3E Jolly Green Giant in Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

A U.S. Air Force pararescueman is lowered on a forest penetrator from a hovering 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron HH-53 helicopter during a rescue mission in Southeast Asia, June 1970. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Combat Search and Rescue in Southeast Asia

Col. (later Maj. Gen.) Robert Maloy (left) and Capt. William S. Paul (right) of the 366th Tactical Fighter Wing after being rescued by an H-3E Jolly Green Giant from the 37th Aerospace Rescue and Recovery Squadron on Oct. 15, 1967. Enemy fire hit their F-4 Phantom over North Vietnam, but they reached open water before ejecting. Maloy fractured his back, and Pararescueman (PJ) Airman 1st Class Roger Klenovich (center, wearing red PJ beret) went into the water to help him. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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General Dynamics F-111A

A 474th Tactical Fighter Wing F-111A aircrew stands in front of their aircraft before a mission. In September 1972, the 474th TFW deployed 48 F-111As to Thailand. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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General Dynamics F-111A

Capt. Fred De Jong in the cockpit of an F-111A. Already a veteran of an F-105 100 mission tour, De Jong was one of a handful of aircrew to combat test the F-111A in 1968. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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General Dynamics F-111A

F-111A receiving fuel from an aerial tanker. Unlike other tactical strike aircraft bombing North Vietnam, the F-111A had enough range that it did not normally need to be refueled in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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General Dynamics F-111A

The F-111A could change the angle or “sweep” of its wings in flight. This image shows three different wing positions. With the wings swept forward, the F-111A had more lift to carry heavier loads, and it could land or take off at a slower speed. With the wings swept back, the F-111A could fly at very high speeds. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Boeing B-52

B-52 aircrew returning from an ARC LIGHT mission over Southeast Asia. Just as in earlier wars, the bombs painted on the fuselage showed the number of missions flown. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Boeing B-52

The tail gun position of a B-52D had four deadly .50-cal. machine guns that fired a combined cyclic rate 5,000 rounds per minute. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Boeing B-52D

B-52Ds from the Strategic Air Command line up for takeoff as they prepare for strikes over Hanoi and Haiphong, North Vietnam, during OPERATION LINEBACKER. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Boeing B-52

Bombs from a B-52 on an ARC LIGHT mission hitting communist troop positions. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Boeing B-52F

A B-52F dropping its bombs over Southeast Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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Screening at Entrance
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
Prohibited Items:
- Firearms*
- Knives
- Box cutters
- Food and Soda Drinks
- Alcohol
- Coolers

* 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

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