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Convair B 36J Peacemaker on display in the Cold War Gallery at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken LaRock

‘Plane Talks’ Return to The National Museum of The U.S. Air Force in Honor of Veterans Day

November 10, 2022 Moreno Aguiari 0

Visitors are invited to interact with various aviation subject matter experts on Friday, Nov. 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for ‘Plane Talks.’ The presenters will be stationed in the galleries near the aircraft […]

New NMUSAF ‘Women in The Air Force’ Exhibit to Open With Virtual Event

March 3, 2021 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – A new series of displays highlighting women’s achievements in their civilian and military careers with an emphasis on the U.S. Air Force and its predecessors will be officially opened during a live-streamed […]

New ‘Women in the Air Force’ exhibit coming to National Museum USAF

October 9, 2020 Moreno Aguiari 0

As the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment that extended voting rights to women is being commemorated this year, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is honoring women with a new exhibit titled […]

USAF Museum to Commemorate Veterans Day with ‘Plane Talks’ on Nov 10

October 25, 2018 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate Veterans Day by offering visitors a special opportunity to interact with more than 30 veterans who will be stationed at aircraft throughout […]

Memphis Belle to be Placed on Public Display in May 2018

January 18, 2017 Moreno Aguiari 3

One of the most recognizable symbols of World War II will once again report for duty exactly 75 years after its crew finished their last mission in the war against Nazi Germany on May 17, […]

Air Force One and VC-54C on The Move

April 4, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – Restoration crews at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force plan to move the VC-137C Air Force One (SAM 26000), which was used by eight presidents – Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon, Ford, […]

Tuskegee Airmen Circa May 1942 to Aug 1943

Air Force Museum Theater Commemorates the Tuskegee Airmen’s 75th Anniversary

February 5, 2016 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The Air Force Museum Theatre will kick off its 2016 Living History Film Series on Saturday, Feb. 20 with an event commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Tuskegee Airmen. Beginning at 4 […]

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National Museum USAF to Close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24

December 17, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will close at 1 p.m. on Dec. 24 due to Executive Order 11582, which excuses federal employees from duty for the last half of the scheduled workday […]

Lt. Gail S. Halvorsen, AKA “The Candy Bomber”

June 12, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

PRESS RELEASE – This month is National Candy Month, bringing to mind cravings for dark chocolate, caramels or lollipops for most people. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force has a different way to […]

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Missile and Space Gallery copy

Missile and Space Gallery to re-open July 3

June 12, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Missile and Space Gallery will re-open on July 3 after being closed for nearly seven months for construction linking the gallery to the museum’s […]