5 Mar 2018

Two B-17 aircraft and more than 130 reenactors scheduled to take part in B-17F MEMPHIS BELLE™ exhibit opening events

Two B-17G Flying Fortresses and more than 130 reenactors are scheduled to take part in the opening events for the B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, May 17-19, 2018. The B-17F Memphis Belle – the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the United States after completing 25 combat missions over

15 Feb 2018

B-17F Memphis Belle™ crew overcame long odds to complete 25 missions

Since the Air Force was created more than 70 years ago, there have been many shining examples of Airmen who have exemplified the core value of “service before self,” but few flight crews have faced the odds that were presented to the heavy bomber crewman of World War II.During the war more than 25,000 U.S. heavy bomber crewman were killed in combat

6 Feb 2018

Free ‘Globe Trotting’ event on Feb. 17 at National Museum USAF

Learn about the fascinating world of satellites – both natural and man-made – as we take a close look at how GPS works through fun demos and hands-on activities on Feb. 17 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Visitors can learn why satellites spin, how a GPS unit works, how an object orbits the planet, and play a version

5 Feb 2018

Celebrate Presidents Day by climbing aboard Air Force One

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the unique opportunity of observing Presidents Day by viewing presidential aircraft and interacting with various Air Force One subject-matter experts on Monday, Feb. 19. Located in the museum’s fourth building, the Presidential Gallery features 10 historical aircraft representing more than 70

1 Feb 2018

B-17F Memphis Belle™ restoration continues to move closer to the finish line

Restoration on the B-17F Memphis Belle™ – the first U.S. Army Air Forces heavy bomber to return to the United States after completing 25 missions over Europe – continues to move forward at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.   Since the aircraft first arrived at the museum in 2005, museum staff and volunteers have worked meticulously for

23 Jan 2018

National Museum USAF to reopen at 9 a.m. on Tues. Jan. 23

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will reopen at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 23.                                     “We greatly appreciate the ability to reopen the museum and apologize for the inconvenience the closure caused our national and international visitors,” said Museum Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Jack Hudson. The museum will resume

20 Jan 2018

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force temporarily closed due to Government Shutdown

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is temporarily closed, effective Jan. 20, 2018 due to the federal government shutdown. All museum events and activities, including the museum’s Family Day program, have been suspended until an appropriation bill or continuing resolution is enacted. If the museum reopens by Jan. 27, 2018, the Reds Caravan

11 Jan 2018

Cincinnati Reds to visit the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force visitors will have the opportunity to meet members of the Cincinnati Reds organization on Jan. 27 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.             Pitcher Amir Garrett; minor league catcher Tyler Stephenson; broadcasters Jeff Brantley and Jim Day; President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Dick Williams; and mascot

4 Jan 2018

Learn about ‘Robots Among Us’ during free event at National Museum USAF

Learn about the exciting field of robotics during Family Day on Saturday, Jan. 20 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.  Designed for children and adults of all ages, Family Day offers several hands-on opportunities for all to enjoy. Demonstration and activity stations, located in the second and fourth buildings, teach

6 Dec 2017

Vapor Special Operations Supercar now on display at National Museum USAF

The Vapor Special Operations Supercar, one of two custom-built automobiles commissioned by the Air Force Recruiting Service from 2009-2016 for its “Project Supercar” recruiting campaign, was recently transferred to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force and is now on display in the museum’s third building. This fully customized Dodge Challenger