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  • The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force commemorated Veterans Day with a "Plane Talks" program where visitors had a chance to interact with veterans and subject matter experts. Colonel (Ret.) Tom Gardner spoke with visitors about his experience during the Southeast Asia War.

    Commemorate the Air Force's 72nd Birthday with 'Plane Talks' at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    To commemorate the 72nd Birthday of the U.S. Air Force, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host “Plane Talks” on Sept. 18 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum.Included among the veterans scheduled to be on-hand will be
  • Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble comprised of musicians from the Air Force Band of Flight at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH and the Air Force Band of Mid-America (Scott AFB, IL) will perform a Big Band Concert featuring the music of Glenn Miller and other favorites from the big band era. The music set will be the same for each night and no tickets are required. Museum doors will open at 6:30 p.m.

    Shades of Blue Jazz Ensemble to perform free concerts, kick off tour

    The Shades of Blue jazz ensemble is set to kick off its six-show tour with two free concerts at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Sept. 6 and 7 at 7:30 p.m. “The Sounds of Glenn Miller and the Big Band Era” pays tribute to former U.S. Air Force Maj. Glenn Miller and the genres of jazz and swing music, which were popular during World War
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- RC planes lined up along the flight line at the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock)

    Giant Scale RC Model Aircraft Show to take place Labor Day weekened at National Museum USAF

    Scale versions of some of history’s well-known airframes will take to the skies over Labor Day weekend during the Giant Scale Radio-Controlled (RC) Model Aircraft Air Show, Aug. 30 -Sept. 1, from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. each day at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.More than 100 pilots from across the country will entertain audiences as they
  • This NASA photo shows Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, lunar module pilot, walks on the surface of the Moon near the leg of the Lunar Module "Eagle" during the Apollo 11 exravehicular activity.

    Commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing on July 20 at the National Museum USAF

    On July 20, 1969, history was made during the Apollo 11 spaceflight as astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first humans to set foot on the moon.Fifty years later, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate this historic feat by offering visitors an “out of this world” experience including an opportunity to meet an
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    U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to sign autographs

    Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force can meet select members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, as they sign autographs from 9 a.m. -10 a.m. on June 21. Museum doors will open to the public at 8:30 a.m.The Thunderbirds showcase the pride and precision of today’s Air Force with aerial maneuvers to
  • 1944 Douglas C47A N472af aka KG668 was in over 100 different cities/locations and was in some 30 different countries throughout her service during WWII. She went from Oklahoma City to as far as Delhi, India during her service. "668" presents in RCAF post War colors. The aircraft would have been olive drab and sea foam green during the war. (Contributed photo by Griffis Sports & Aviation)

    Two C-47 aircraft to take part in 75th Anniversary D-Day events on June 6 at National Museum USAF

    Two C-47 aircraft will participate in a flyover to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day as part of the events scheduled on June 6 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On June 6, 1944, D-Day - the largest amphibious assault in history - took place as more than 150,000 American, British, and Canadian forces landed on five beaches along
  • Paratroopers are scheduled to jump out of a C-53D Skytrooper named D-Day Doll as it flies over the skies of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 13 at approximately 10 a.m. as part of the events commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. D-Day Doll participated in the Normandy invasion in 1944 by dropping paratroopers, towing gliders, flying supplies and evacuating the wounded.(contributed photo)

    Paratroopers to perform WWII combat jump on May 13 as part of events commemorating 75th Anniversary of D-Day

    Paratroopers will perform a WWII combat jump over the skies of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 13 at approximately 10 a.m. as part of the events commemorating the 75th Anniversary of D-Day - the largest amphibious assault in history which led to the beginning of the end of World War II in Europe.Weather permitting, a group of
  • The American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) will have their 33rd Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force May 10, 2019 — Oct. 31, 2019. In addition the exhibit will include retrospective artwork from ASAA artists, such as this painting by Doug Rowe.

    Aviation Art Exhibit Opens May 10 at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host the 33rd Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition opening on May 10, 2019. This exhibit is part of the American Society of Aviation Artists (ASAA) forum, which is taking place in Dayton, Ohio this year.Visitors will have the opportunity to meet some of the artists on Thursday, May 9 from 2
  • DAYTON, Ohio – David Hills (red jacket) received the 2018 Director’s Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication and excellence in serving the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (from left to right) Museum Director David Tillotson III, Maj. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer Deputy Commander, Air Force Materiel Command, Volunteer David Hills, and Air Force Museum Foundation Board of Trustees President Col.(Ret.) Susan E. Richardson. (U.S. Air Force photo)

    Volunteers Honored for Service at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force celebrated its 37th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 5 during which over 600 volunteers were honored.David Hills of Miamisburg, Ohio, was selected as the Museum Volunteer of the Year for 2018 for his dedication and excellence in serving the museum and the U.S. Air Force.Nominated by the
  • DAYTON, Ohio -- The USAF Connect mobile app has everything you need to stay in touch and up to date with the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This provides easy access to visitor info, exhibit info, event calendar, aviation trivia, social media and more!

    National Museum of the U.S. Air Force mobile app now available on USAF Connect

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a new museum app that is now available to download within USAF Connect, which is an Air Force-wide mobile app designed to enable, engage and empower Airmen by centralizing and increasing access to Air Force information.The museum app consolidates multiple resources in a single location, easing public
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