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
 

1924 Round-the-World Flight Gear

The items on display were worn or used by Lt. Leigh Wade as pilot of the Douglas World Cruiser "Boston" during the 1924 round-the-world flight. Lt. Wade remained in the service and retired as a major general in 1955.

These items were donated by Maj. Gen. Wade in 1969-1970. 

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