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  • Memphis Belle® anniversaries highlight aircraft's famous past

    One of history's most famous aircraft will celebrate two anniversaries this weekend. Seventy years ago, the B-17F Memphis Belle was flying over the skies of Europe on bombing missions during World War II. Today, the famed aircraft is undergoing restoration at the National Museum of the U.S. Air

  • Global reach is topic of Family Day

    Visitors will learn about "global reach" aircraft and the work that they do, including transporting people and supplies around the world, during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 1 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Hands-on activities and demonstration stations will show visitors how

  • National Museum of the U.S. Air Force selected for Air Force Heritage Award

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as the recipient of the 2013 Air Force Heritage Award for an exhibit titled Destruction from High Above: The Boeing B-52 Stratofortress in Southeast Asia.The award recognizes outstanding

  • Winners announced for museum's national writing competition award

    Ryan Dickerson, Isaiah Markley and Deborah Rocheleau were announced as the first, second and third place winners, respectively, of the Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, sponsored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Tess Green, Caleb Van Winkle and Megan

  • Don't miss Space Fest on May 4

    Out-of-this-world activities - and perhaps even some "extra-terrestrials" - await visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force during Space Fest from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 when the museum, Dayton Challenger Learning Center and more than 20 other participating organizations offer

  • Volunteers honored for service at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

    The National Museum of the United States Air Force Volunteer Program celebrated its 31st anniversary by honoring more than 500 volunteers during a Volunteer Appreciation Banquet on April 18.Garry Guthrie of Springboro received the 2012 Director's Award for Volunteer of the Year for his dedication

  • Winners announced for annual student artwork competition

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently announced the winners of the 30th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition.Nearly 200 pieces of art created by local students are currently on display at the museum through May 11. Student artists from both private and public schools

  • Boomerang champion Gary Broadbent to speak during Family Day

    Catch the excitement of the boomerang during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 20 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on aerospace demonstration stations for all to enjoy. Visitors can listen to

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