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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  • 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

  • Aircraft Recognition Collage

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This aircraft recognition collage, created by the 4th Photo Section, IV Corps Observation Group, assisted AEF personnel in identifying different types of operational German aircraft.Click here to return to the Featured World War I Artifacts index.

  • AN/MRC-108 Communications System

    The commitment of American forces to combat in South Vietnam created an urgent need for radio communications between air and ground forces, which used different radios. In response, the U.S. Air Force Electronic Systems Division developed the AN/MRC-108 in 1965 for use by USAF personnel operating on

  • Air Service Enlisted Man

    This uniform is that of a sergeant of the 2nd Air Service Mechanician Regiment (mechanics). The sleeve insignia includes a red chevron indicating that the man has been discharged from the Army and two service chevrons, each representing six months service overseas. Items were donated by Mrs. Francis

  • Air Service Aviator

    This mannequin is wear a regulation-type flying helmet, gloves and leather aviator coat. In cold weather or when flying a mission at high altitude, aviators often wore a heavy one-piece, fur-lined flying suit and insulated boots. Items were donated by Mr. Merle R. Hustad, Fort Wayne, Ind. (helmet

  • Air Force Vocabulary

    Click on the letters below to learn more about Air Force vocabulary.Definitions were taken from the Air Force Handbook, Inaugural EditionA-CD-IJ-PQ-Z

  • Air Force Vocabulary Q-Z

    Sortie: (n) an operational flight by one aircraft. Strategic Attack: (n) offensive action conducted by command authorities aimed at generating effects that most directly achieve our national security objectives by affecting an adversary's leadership, conflict sustaining resources and/or

  • Air Force Vocabulary J-P

    Joint Force Air Component Commander: (n) the joint force air component commander derives authority to execute air operations from the joint force commander who has the authority to exercise operational control, assign missions, direct coordination among subordinate commanders, redirect and organize

  • Air Force Vocabulary D-I

    DACT: (n) Dissimilar Air Combat Training.DCA: (n) defensive counterair. Defensive Counter Space: Operations to preserve U.S./friendly ability to exploit space to its advantage via active and passive actions to protect friendly space-related capabilities from adversary attack or

  • Air Force Vocabulary A-C

    Abort: (v) to discontinue or abandon a takeoff, mission or action; (n) an abandoned take-off (i.e. ground abort) or mission.Administrative Control: (n) direction or exercise of authority over subordinate or other organizations in respect to administration and support, including organization of