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National Museum of the United States Air Force™

100th Anniversary Logo with the 100 in large letters and the museum logo
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. seven days a week.
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March 5, 2018
Coat worn by SSgt Kobuszewski

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Coat worn by SSgt Theresa Kobuszewski, who served in the Women’s Army Corps in the Eighth and Ninth Air Forces
Feb. 26, 2018
Eighth Air Force patch worn by SSgt Miller

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Memphis Belle waist gunner SSgt E. Scott Miller wore this Eighth Air Force patch. Miller was credited with
Feb. 19, 2018
ETC ribbon worn by Col Wray

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Col Stanley Wray, 91st BG commander, wore this amusing “ETC” ribbon for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth’s
Feb. 12, 2018
Flying boots worn by Col Wray

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Flying boots worn by Col Stanley Wray, who flew the Memphis Belle while leading the 91st Bomb Group on a mission
Feb. 5, 2018
1944 Collier Trophy

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. 1944 Collier Trophy awarded to Gen Carl Spaatz for “demonstrating the air power concept in the war against
Jan. 29, 2018
A-2 jacket worn by Delbert Kale

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. A-2 jacket worn by Delbert Kale, an Eighth Air Force pilot who flew 35 combat missions from September 1944 to
Jan. 22, 2018
SSgt William Winchell’s enlisted aircrew member badge

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Memphis Belle gunner SSgt William “Bill” Winchell’s enlisted aircrew member badge. Winchell was credited with
Jan. 15, 2018
Helmet worn by German Air Raid Warning Service civilians

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. German Air Raid Warning Service civilians, who notified the population of imminent bomber attacks, wore these
Jan. 8, 2018
Lt Col Robert Kratz's cap

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Lt Col Robert Kratz, a 455th BG B-24 bombardier who flew 52 combat missions, was holding this cap when a
Jan. 1, 2018
Lt Gen James Doolittle's three-star flag

Plans call for this artifact to be displayed near the B-17F Memphis Belle™ as part of the new strategic bombardment exhibit in the WWII Gallery, which opens to the public on May 17, 2018. Three-star general’s flag flown on Lt Gen James “Jimmy” Doolittle’s staff car while he commanded the Eighth Air

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*
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* 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
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- Strollers
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