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Kellett XR-8 Helicopter

DAYTON, Ohio - Volunteer Dale Burnside works on the Kellett XR-8 as part of the extensive restoration process at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Developed as a prototype for the USAAF in 1940s, the Kellett XR-8 tested the idea of stabilizing a helicopter by using dual offset horizontal rotors to eliminate the need to power a tail rotor. Nicknamed “Eggbeater,” the design used two intermeshing wooden propellers above the two person cabin.  (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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Kellett XR-8 Helicopter

Developed as a prototype for the USAAF in 1940s, the Kellett XR-8 tested the idea of stabilizing a helicopter by using dual offset horizontal rotors to eliminate the need to power a tail rotor.
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Kellett XR-8 Helicopter

XR-8 Hovering flight at Philadelphia Airport in 1945. Developed as a prototype for the USAAF in 1940s, the Kellett XR-8 tested the idea of stabilizing a helicopter by using dual offset horizontal rotors to eliminate the need to power a tail rotor.
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Dinsaurs in Motion

Dinosaurs in Motion special exhibit in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.
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Fitness Under the Wings

Participants of Fitness Under the Wings take a free yoga class in building 2 on Jan 7, 2023.
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A Force For Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions

The Department of the Air Force has a long history of providing support to people and communities in distress, both domestically and internationally. Trained for combat, the women and men of the DAF are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to support the needs of others when called upon. These special humanitarian assignments fall into five broad categories: Critical Care, Goodwill Missions, Global Firefighting, Aerial Delivery and Rescue Operations. These difficult, non-combat operations demonstrate the versatility and capability of the Air Force and showcase the talents and dedication of our nation’s Airmen.
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A Force For Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions

Aft facing interior view of the Lockheed C-130E Spare 617 aircraft on display in the Humanitarian Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The Department of the Air Force has a long history of providing support to people and communities in distress, both domestically and internationally. Trained for combat, the women and men of the DAF are ready to deploy at a moment’s notice to support the needs of others when called upon. These special humanitarian assignments fall into five broad categories: Critical Care, Goodwill Missions, Global Firefighting, Aerial Delivery and Rescue Operations. These difficult, non-combat operations demonstrate the versatility and capability of the Air Force and showcase the talents and dedication of our nation’s Airmen.(U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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A Force For Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions

Critical Care Air Transport Team(CCATT) Nurse SSgt. Grier poses for a photograph next to her lifelike representation on display as part of the Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. These special humanitarian assignments fall into five broad categories: Critical Care, Goodwill Missions, Global Firefighting, Aerial Delivery and Rescue Operations. These difficult, non-combat operations demonstrate the versatility and capability of the Air Force and showcase the talents and dedication of our nation’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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A Force For Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions

Flight Nurse/Instructor Major Shannon Cooper and Aeromedical Evacuation Technician TSgt. Jake Appleby both pose for a photograph next to their lifelike representations on display as part of the Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. These special humanitarian assignments fall into five broad categories: Critical Care, Goodwill Missions, Global Firefighting, Aerial Delivery and Rescue Operations. These difficult, non-combat operations demonstrate the versatility and capability of the Air Force and showcase the talents and dedication of our nation’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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A Force For Good: Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Missions

Aeromedical Evacuation Technician TSgt. Jake Appleby poses for a photograph next to his lifelike representation on display as part of the Department of the Air Force Humanitarian Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. These special humanitarian assignments fall into five broad categories: Critical Care, Goodwill Missions, Global Firefighting, Aerial Delivery and Rescue Operations. These difficult, non-combat operations demonstrate the versatility and capability of the Air Force and showcase the talents and dedication of our nation’s Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)
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230831-F-AU145-1007

This grand display of the Enlisted Force stands in the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Kettering Hall as a tribute to the backbone of the Air Force. The display shows the roles of Airmen past and present through photographs and video. Six mannequins display uniforms of Airmen from 1918 to 2019 and include a WWI mechanic, WWII Public Affairs Specialist, Cold War Police Officer, Southeast Asia War Flight Engineer, Persian Gulf War Aerial Gunner and Global War on Terrorism HALO Parachutist. The full exhibit, which contains nearly fifty elements, is placed throughout the ten galleries of the museum. Since 1907, enlisted Airmen have distinguished themselves as a technically minded and highly professional force. Their thirst for advanced skills, coupled with specialized training, makes them an elite group which produces quality results. Whether repairing the first military aircraft, reporting the weather for D-Day, or flying remotely piloted aircraft, enlisted Airmen have contributed greatly in many career fields. Over time, their responsibilities have increased, and the force has become more diversified in abilities and characteristics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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230831-F-AU145-1007

Enlisted exhibit captions Enlisted Maintainers exhibit in the Korean War Gallery of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. With the arrival of the jet age after World War II, the Air Force began purchasing equipment and using technical data for troubleshooting. However, when the Korean War began, the newly independent Air Force struggled to provide enough trained personnel. Maintainers served twelve-month tours in Korea. When they gained proficiency with their aircraft, they returned to the United States and an inexperienced maintainer took over. Inadequate maintenance, combined with challenges such as rough runways, cold weather, and supply shortages, caused aircraft to deteriorate faster than expected. In response, the USAF used better-equipped facilities in nearby Japan for Rear Echelon Combined Maintenance Operation (RECMO), which proved successful. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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230831-F-AU145-1007

Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, JoAnne Bass, was keynote speaker for the opening of an Enlisted Force Exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on November 9, 2023 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The exhibit, which contains nearly fifty elements, is placed throughout the four buildings and ten galleries of the museum. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)
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Flying the Hump

A primary objective in the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) was resupplying Allied forces fighting the Japanese military in China. With materiel support, the Allies could prevent Japanese victory and keep their forces from shifting elsewhere.
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Flying the Hump

A primary objective in the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) was resupplying Allied forces fighting the Japanese military in China. With materiel support, the Allies could prevent Japanese victory and keep their forces from shifting elsewhere.
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Flying the Hump in WWII

Communication between flight and ground crews was a significant problem. A lack of adequate power and radios restricted navigation, and overused channels delayed the reception of information. In early 1943, there were only nine Army Airways Communications System stations located across the entire CBI. By May 1944, more than a hundred stations like this one in Burma assisted flight crews in many ways, including personnel-directed takeoffs and landings. (U.S. Military photo)
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Flying the Hump

The Curtiss C-46 Commando was considered the workhorse for flying over the “Hump.” It was sturdy and could carry nearly double the cargo of a Douglas C-47 Skytrain. However, as a two-engine plane, if one failed, it lost 50% of its power, earning it the nickname "Ol' Dumbo."
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Flying the Hump

Whether over the mountain peaks or dense jungles, the survival rate was low if a bailout became necessary. Beyond injury, aircrews had to contend with enemy encounters, disease, insects, and a lack of food and water. This Airman was fortunate to be rescued by a member of a friendly indigenous tribe after crashing in the Naga Hills region of Burma in 1942.
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Flying the Hump

The first cargo-carrying flight over the Hump flew in April 1942, hauling gasoline for the Doolittle Raiders. Throughout the rest of the year, Tenth Air Force faced a shortage of reliable aircraft, facilities, and personnel. When Air Transport Command (ATC) took over from 1943 through 1945, they flew 456,977 flights transporting 685,304 tons, nearly sixty percent of which was gasoline.
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Flying the Hump

A primary objective in the China-Burma-India Theater (CBI) was resupplying Allied forces fighting the Japanese military in China. With materiel support, the Allies could prevent Japanese victory and keep their forces from shifting elsewhere.
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