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April 10, 2017
Back to the Future: B-1 bomber flyover to continue the legacy of two squadrons that participated in the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

Two B-1 bombers from the 34th and 37th Bomb Squadrons at Ellsworth Air Force Base, South Dakota, will participate in a high-speed flyover at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force exactly 75 years after aircrews from these same squadrons helped launch the Doolittle Tokyo Raid. Plans call for the
March 31, 2017
Celebrate spring with kites during Family Day at National Museum USAF

Welcome spring with kite stories, kite building and kite flying during Family Day on April 22 from 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Visitors can observe the incredible sport of indoor kite flying by watching members of local kite clubs fly their kites indoors with no wind!
March 23, 2017
Student artwork to be exhibited at National Museum USAF

More than 100 pieces of art created by local students from schools across the Miami Valley will be on display at the National Museum of the U.S Air Force during the 34th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition. The exhibit will be open from April 1-30. Student artists from both
March 15, 2017
B-25 Mitchell bombers to highlight events commemorating 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

B-25 Mitchell bombers from around the country will once again take to the skies before landing at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force as part of a two-day tribute commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, April 17-18. Current plans call for 17 B-25 bombers to land on the
March 8, 2017
Register now for Summer Behind the Scenes Tours at National Museum USAF

Have you ever wondered what goes into getting an aircraft ready for display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force? Get a first-hand look at the aircraft restoration process during the Behind the Scenes Tours. Registration for tours through Sept. 1, 2017, will open March 31. These free tours
March 3, 2017
Learn about Meteorology during Free Event on March 18 at National Museum USAF

Learn about various aspects of weather through a number of free fun demonstrations and hands-on activities during Family Day from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on March 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Activities include the game “Are you smarter than a fourth grader?” which will test visitors’
March 1, 2017
VC-118 The Independence to temporarily close March 20-April 8 for interior lighting upgrade

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will temporarily close the VC-118 The Independence from March 20-April 8, 2017, in order to complete an interior lighting upgrade with new LED lights.The Independence was the second aircraft built specifically to transport the President. A military version
Feb. 8, 2017
Celebrate Presidents Day by Climbing Aboard Air Force One at the National Museum USAF

As Presidents Day approaches, all visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force have the unique opportunity to view and walk through several truly significant aircraft. The museum’s Presidential Gallery, located in the recently opened fourth building, is home to aircraft that carried U.S.
Feb. 1, 2017
Free 'Globe Trotting' Event on Feb. 18 at National Museum USAF

Commemorate the birthdays of Galileo and Copernicus and the anniversary of the launch of the U.S. Air Force’s first GPS satellite by learning about astronomy and satellites from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 18 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors can see a scale model of the solar system
Jan. 30, 2017
National Museum USAF receives Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently received the Air Force Organizational Excellence Award for exceptionally meritorious service from July 1, 2014-June 30, 2016. During this period the museum built and populated a new $40.8 million, 224,000 square foot fourth building to house four

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Back to the Future: B-1 bomber flyover to continue the legacy of two squadrons that participated in the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

Celebrate spring with kites during Family Day at National Museum USAF

Student artwork to be exhibited at National Museum USAF

B-25 Mitchell bombers to highlight events commemorating 75th Anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid

Register now for Summer Behind the Scenes Tours at National Museum USAF

Learn about Meteorology during Free Event on March 18 at National Museum USAF

VC-118 The Independence to temporarily close March 20-April 8 for interior lighting upgrade

Celebrate Presidents Day by Climbing Aboard Air Force One at the National Museum USAF

Free 'Globe Trotting' Event on Feb. 18 at National Museum USAF

National Museum USAF receives Air Force Organizational Excellence Award

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