In support of an official event 

The Museum will be closed Sunday, May 25
In addition, the Fourth Hangar will be closed Saturday, May 24

Access to the Presidential Gallery will be limited from May 15 to June 5
 

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  • Bellanca C-27B

    In 1934, one C-27A (S/N 33-19) was modified and re-designated as C-27B. The major change was the replacement of the original Pratt & Whitney Hornet B radial engine with a Wright Cyclone radial. The new engine was rated at 675 hp -- 25 more than the Hornet B radial -- and allowed the aircraft to

  • Bellanca C-27A

    In 1933, the Air Corps ordered ten additional Bellanca Airbus aircraft based on the Y1C-27. These planes, designated C-27As, were similar to the Y1C-27s, but had a few notable differences. The first was the redesign of the interior to accommodate three additional passengers for a total of 13.

  • Bellanca Y1C-27

    The Air Corps bought four Bellanca Model SP-200 "Airbus" aircraft in 1933 and designated them as Y1C-27s. The first two planes were stock civilian airliners bought "as is." The second two aircraft were built to Air Corps specifications, but differed only in details from the basic Model SP-200. The

  • Atlantic-Fokker C-2 “Bird of Paradise”

    The first flight from the U.S. to Hawaii was accomplished by Lt. Albert F. Hegenberger and Lt. Lester J. Maitland on June 28-29, 1927. The flight left Oakland, Calif. on June 28 and arrived at Wheeler Field, Honolulu, Hawaii, 25 hours and 50 minutes later. The flight covered approximately 2,400

  • Republic P-47

    Affectionately nicknamed "Jug," the P-47 was one of the most famous AAF fighter planes of World War II. Although originally conceived as a lightweight interceptor, the P-47 developed as a heavyweight fighter and made its first flight on May 6, 1941. The first production model was delivered to the

  • Method of Shooting Against Monoplace

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This newsletter, written for aircraft gunners and observers, describes the proper tactics of defensive shooting against enemy pursuit aircraft. The document was written in October 1917, by Lt. Pierre Sainflou of the French Aeronautique Militaire. Translated

  • National Aeroplane Fund

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The National Aeroplane Fund was sanctioned by the Aero Club of America in response to perceived military and political disinterest in aeronautics. Established in summer 1915, the group lobbied Congress to increase funding for military aeronautics and

  • Boot Jack

    Note: This item is currently in storage.A boot jack is a tool used in the removal of boots. The boot heel is placed in the U-shaped opening of the boot jack, while the other foot is standing on the flat end of the boot jack, and then with a pull the foot is freed from the boot. Boot jacks help

  • Popular Songs of the AEF

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This song booklet, compiled and distributed by the YMCA, was a staple among the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces during World War I.Click here to return to the Featured World War I Artifacts index.

  • Lt. Harold R. Harris Letter

    Note: This item is currently in storage.In September 1917, Lt. Harold R. Harris, who had recently completed Ground School at the University of California Berkeley, was en-route to Italy, to assist in establishing the 8th Aviation Instruction Center for the Allied Expeditionary Force in Foggia.