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Air Zoo Launches Thrilling New Exhibit: Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits

Explore Extreme Sports: Beyond Human Limits at the Air Zoo—a hands-on exhibit showcasing the science,…

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Tillamook Air Museum to Welcome Combat-Tested AV-8B Harrier II for Permanent Display

Tillamook Air Museum to receive a combat-tested AV-8B Harrier II from China Lake on August…

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Hill Aerospace Museum Restores B-29 Superfortress

Volunteers at Hill Aerospace Museum are restoring a B-29 Superfortress displayed as Straight Flush, highlighting…

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Honor Flight Long Island and American Airpower Museum to Host Patriotic Reunion for Veterans

Honor Flight Long Island and the American Airpower Museum will host a reunion on August…

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Polish Aviation Museum to Display Replica of RWD-8 Army and Civilian Trainer

Discover the Polish Aviation Museum’s replica of the 1930s RWD-8 trainer, set to debut on…

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“When Nature Calls: At 26,000 Feet” Military Aviation Museum Debuts Its Most Unexpected Exhibit—Inside the Restroom

Discover the Military Aviation Museum’s unique new exhibit, When Nature Calls: At 26,000 Feet—a humorous,…

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Revival in Motion: Brazil’s TAM Museum Takes Major Steps Toward Rebirth

Brazil’s iconic TAM Museum is being revived through a partnership with the Brazilian Air Force,…

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Castle Air Museum Welcomes Historic AV-8B Harrier II

Castle Air Museum welcomes a retired AV-8B Harrier II from the U.S. Marine Corps, set…

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Goodyear Donates Last Remaining GZ20-Era Blimp Gondola to EAA Museum for New Children’s Exhibit

Goodyear donates its last GZ20-era blimp gondola to the EAA Aviation Museum for a new…

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Commemorative Air Force Looks to Revitalize UK Unit – Volunteers Wanted!

The Commemorative Air Force is revitalizing its UK Unit and seeking aviation enthusiasts to join…

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Melodies of War: Victory Vertical Pianos Take Center Stage at the Museum

Discover Victory Verticals at the Museum of Flight, a special exhibit opening August 9 that…

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Support the Douglas DC-3’s Legacy: Join the 90th Anniversary Fundraising Campaign

Join the DC-3 Society’s 90th Anniversary Campaign and help preserve the legacy of the iconic…

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Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Brings Hands-On History and Expertise to AirVenture 2025

Discover how the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum is bringing expert talks, hands-on artifacts,…

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