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Sept. 4, 2013
Fall Behind the Scenes Tour registration now open

Get a first-hand look at the aircraft restoration process during the Behind the Scenes Tours at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Registration for tours from October through December 2013 is now open. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15-3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance
Sept. 4, 2013
Doolittle Raiders' Final Toast Ceremony to take place at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

The U.S. Air Force will host the famed Doolittle Tokyo Raiders' final toast to their fallen comrades during an invitation-only ceremony on Nov. 9 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1942, 80 men achieved the unimaginable when they took off from an aircraft carrier on a top
Sept. 3, 2013
Former prisoner of war to speak at museum

Maj. Gen. (Ret.) John Borling will share his experiences as a prisoner of war, along with the poetry and prose he composed and memorized, during a special presentation at 1 p.m. on Sept. 13 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.The highly-decorated fighter pilot served 37 years throughout the
Aug. 23, 2013
Learjet C-21A arrives at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

One of the U.S. Air Force's first C-21A aircraft landed at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on Wednesday, Aug. 28. The Learjet (now Bombardier Aerospace) C-21A twin turbofan-engine aircraft was the military version of the Learjet 35A business jet. It provided airlift for eight passengers
Aug. 19, 2013
C-21A to make final landing at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

One of the U.S. Air Force's first C-21A aircraft is scheduled to arrive at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug 28.The Learjet (now Bombardier Aerospace) C-21A twin turbofan-engine aircraft was the military version of the Learjet 35A business jet. It provided
Aug. 7, 2013
Five contractors invited to submit design-build proposals for museum's fourth building

The second phase of the Request for Proposals (RFP) process is now being solicited for the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's fourth building by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District.In May 2013, contractors were able to submit their qualifications during Phase I. A source
Aug. 1, 2013
Air Force Museum Theatre to show 'Air Aces'

The Air Force Museum Theatre and the Military Channel are pleased to announce the new series "Air Aces" will be exclusively shown in the newly renovated 4K Digital Theatre, located inside the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, before it makes its U.S. television debut."Air Aces" is a six part
July 23, 2013
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to open interactive space shuttle landing simulators as first items of CCT exhibit arrive

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors can now test their skill at landing a space shuttle orbiter with the addition of two new interactive space shuttle landing simulators.The simulators, which open to the public July 25, are free of charge and allow visitors to "fly" the shuttle to a safe
July 18, 2013
MTSI donates $10,000 to Air Force Museum Foundation

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) presented the Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. with a $10,000 donation to support the expansion of the National Museum of the United States Air Force. The new LEED Silver certified building will feature four galleries: Presidential Aircraft, Space, Global
July 9, 2013
Interior views of NASA Crew Compartment Trainer added to app, virtual tour

Take a 360-degree tour inside one of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force's newest exhibits - NASA's first space shuttle Crew Compartment Trainer (CCT-1), which was used primarily for on-orbit crew training and engineering evaluations.Interior views of CCT-1's flight deck and mid deck, along