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  • Learn about 'whirlybirds' during Family Day on June 21

    Celebrate the anniversary of the first flight of the world's first practical helicopter by learning about the aircraft that can go backwards, forwards, spin and even hover in place during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on June 21 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.Designed for children and

  • Museum announces Project SOAR Summer Institute for Teachers

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, in cooperation with the Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Educational Outreach Office, will conduct two sessions of the Project SOAR (Science in Ohio through Aerospace Resources) Summer Institute for Teachers.Held at the museum, the institute will help math

  • Winners announced for annual student artwork competition at museum

    The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force recently announced the winners of the 31st Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition.More than 125 pieces of art created by local students were on exhibit at the museum from March 31 through April 27. Student artists from both private and public

  • Holocaust tour podcast now available

    As the United States reflects on the Holocaust during the Days of Remembrance from April 27-May 4, a new self-guided audio tour from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force helps onsite and online visitors experience "Prejudice & Memory: A Holocaust Exhibit." The Holocaust audio tour is narrated

  • Astronauts to make appearances during Space Fest at museum

    Astronauts Gregory Johnson and Douglas Wheelock will speak about their experiences in space during this year's Space Fest at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 16-17.Former Astronaut and retired Air Force Colonel Gregory H. Johnson will introduce a special showing of Gravity (in 3D) at

  • Winners announced for museum's national writing competition award

    Deborah Rocheleau, Jarrod Roetenberger and Claud J.A. Boyd 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.This was the fourth year for the

  • Celebrate spring with kites during Family Day on April 19

    Welcome spring with kite stories, kite building and kite flying during Family Day from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on April 19 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!

  • Summer 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 June through August 2014 is now open. The free tours take place every Friday from 12:15-3 p.m. Space is limited, so advance

  • Student artwork to be exhibited at museum

    More than 125 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 31st Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition. The exhibit will be open from March 31 through April 27.Student artists

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