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June 1, 2018
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force To Commemorate D-Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on June 6

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate D-Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout the museum as part of the “Plane Talks” program on June 6 from 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Among the veterans scheduled to
May 24, 2018
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces student writing competition awards

Three students were recently selected as the winners of the Air Force Heritage and History Writing Competition, sponsored by the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio. Grace Ojala of Dayton, Ohio, was the first place winner and received a $1,500 scholarship; John Paul Gal of
May 9, 2018
Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

Those who can’t wait to see the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit in person on May 17 will be able to get a sneak-peak of the exhibit as it is unveiled to the family members of the Memphis Belle crew and invited dignitaries for the first time during a private event at the National Museum of the U.S.
May 7, 2018
Additional museum entrance gate to open for B-17F Memphis Belle™ events May 17-19

In anticipation of large crowds visiting the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force for the B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit opening events, an additional entrance gate will be available for vehicles entering the museum northbound on Harshman Road. Gate 24B, located near the Armory will be open for
April 30, 2018
12 WWII-era aircraft scheduled to take part in B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit opening events

The B-17 Movie Memphis Belle will join B-17G Yankee Lady and B-17G Aluminum Overcast, along with six P-51 Mustangs and three WWII-era trainer aircraft in the skies over the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 16 as part of the events surrounding the opening of the new Memphis Belle™ exhibit
April 5, 2018
Learn more about the B-17F Memphis Belle™ during free presentations April 18-19 at National Museum USAF

With the opening of the new B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit just over a month away, visitors are invited to test their knowledge about the iconic aircraft by attending one of three free presentations titled “Memphis Belle - Dispelling the Myths,” on Wednesday, April 18 and Thursday, April 19 at the
April 4, 2018
Celebrate Spring with kites during free Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Welcome spring with kite stories, kite building and kite flying during Family Day on Saturday, April 21 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
March 27, 2018
Student artwork to be exhbited at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

More than 60 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 35th Annual Student Aviation Art Competition and Exhibition. The exhibit will be open from April 7-May 6, 2018. Student artists from
March 19, 2018
B-17F Memphis Belle™ moves to WWII Gallery as exhibit opening nears

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 occupied Europe – was recently moved from the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Restoration Hangar to the museum’s World War II Gallery as work
March 7, 2018
Learn about meteorology during free event on March 17 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 17 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Activities include the game “Are you smarter than a fourth grader, weather edition”; demos and

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force To Commemorate D-Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on June 6

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force announces student writing competition awards

Preview B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit online on May 16

Additional museum entrance gate to open for B-17F Memphis Belle™ events May 17-19

12 WWII-era aircraft scheduled to take part in B-17F Memphis Belle™ exhibit opening events

Learn more about the B-17F Memphis Belle™ during free presentations April 18-19 at National Museum USAF

Celebrate Spring with kites during free Family Day at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Student artwork to be exhbited at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

B-17F Memphis Belle™ moves to WWII Gallery as exhibit opening nears

Learn about meteorology during free event on March 17 at National Museum USAF

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