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American Airpower Museum to Host First Annual Flight Line Flea Market

The American Airpower Museum, Long Island’s only flying military aviation museum, will hold its first…

Emma Quedzuweit

New Space Habitat Pavilion at the Museum of Flight in Seattle

Concept exhibit of sustainable living spaces for space habitation on temporary display at the Museum…

Emma Quedzuweit

Museum of Flight In Seattle Celebrates Centennial of First Global Flight Sept. 26-29

Events include greetings with explorer pilots, airplane fly-in, and WWII B-29 flights

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“Pioneers of Flight” Gallery at the National Air and Space Museum to open in 2025

arron Hilton Pioneers of Flight gallery at the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum nears…

Adam Estes

KC-10 Now On Display at The National Museum of the Air Force

The McDonnell Douglas KC-10A Extender is now on exhibit in the Museum's Air Park. After…

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New Plane “Out To Win” on Geneseo’s Turf

The National Warplane Museum adds a Meyers OTW to the fleet

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Experience B-17G ‘Sally B’ and RAF Avro Lancaster Soaring Together During IWM Duxford Battle of Britain Air Show

B-17G *Sally B* and the RAF's Avro Lancaster will fly together this weekend at the…

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Ribbon Cutting Celebration For The Hawaii Mars Water Bomber

A ribbon-cutting celebration for the Hawaii Mars Water Bomber will take place on Friday, September…

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Ford Tri-Motor Visits The Military Aviation Museum

The Ford Tri-Motor will visit the Military Aviation Museum on September 12, 13, 14, and…

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Author Talk with Howard Mansfield: “I Will Tell No War Stories”

PRESS RELEASE The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force's monthly Author Talk series…

Emma Quedzuweit

Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Announces Fall 2024 Lectures at Udvar-Hazy Center

National Air and Space Museum will offer three free lectures at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy…

Emma Quedzuweit

Warbirds Over the Beach 2024: A Living Tribute to WWII Aviation

Advanced Tickets Now on Sale! Step back in time and relive the glory days of…

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Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Night Photoshoot

Tom Pawlesh will oversee the lighting for the inaugural night engine-run photo shoot at the…

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Planes of Fame Air Museum to Host Hangar Talk and SBD-5 Dauntless Flying Demo [EVENT CANCELED]

This month's "Hangar Talk" will cover some fascinating topics, followed by a "Flying Demo" featuring…

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