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  • Cliffs of Dover Rock

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This piece of rock (chalk-calcium carbonate) came from the White Cliffs of Dover in Britain. This item belonged to Col. (Ret.) Robert K. Morgan, who was the pilot of the B-17F Memphis Belle and the B-29 Dauntless Dotty. Col. Morgan served in the U.S. Air Force

  • Champagne Bottle

    Note: This item is currently in storage. This champagne bottle (in pieces inside the case) was used by Adelaide Rickenbacker, the wife of Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, to launch USS Mazama (AE-9) on Aug. 15, 1943.Donated by Ms. Adelaide F. Rickenbacker. Click here to return to the Featured Accessions

  • Canine Suit Assembly

    Note: This item is currently in storage. This full-pressure anti-G flight suit was designed for a dog.Transferred from 6750th Aerospace Medical Research Lab Support Group.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Army Air Force Band Drum

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This drum, painted with the Army Air Force's insignia, belonged to the donor's husband, Sgt. Ray McKinley, who was a member of Maj. Glenn Miller's Army Air Force Band during World War II.Donated by Mrs. Gretchen McKinley.Click here to return to the Featured

  • Army Air Corps Song Plate

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The front of the plate has the words and music of the official Army Air Corps song. It belonged to donor's father, Maj. J.M. Adamchak.Donated by Ms. Nora A. Brennecke.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index. 

  • Army Air Corps Game

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This Army Air Corps game was produced by Parker Brothers in 1942.Donated by Ms. Kathleen White. Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Andros F6A Robot

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This robot, controlled by an Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team, was destroyed by an improvised explosive device during Operation Iraqi Freedom.Transferred from the 447th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight, Sather Air Force Base.Click here to

  • 1965 Thompson Trophy

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The Thompson Trophy, symbolic of speed supremacy in the air, is one of aviation's most coveted awards. It was first presented in 1929 following the Thompson Trophy Race at the National Air Races, Cleveland, Ohio, and was sponsored by Thompson Products, Inc.,

  • WWI Army Wagoner Skill Patch

    Note: This item is currently in storage.According to the donor, this item comes from Lt. Gareth Williams. It was worn on the lower forearm sleeve indicating "Wagoner." This badge appears to be from the 1917-1918 period.Donated by Ms. Doris J. Williams.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions

  • Wright Brothers Congressional Gold Medal (Replica)

    Note: This item is currently storage. This is a replica of the original Congressional Gold Medal rewarded to Orville and Wilbur Wright during their Dayton homecoming celebration in 1909. The original medals are in the Wright State University collection.Transferred from Travis Air Force Base Heritage