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Test Pilot Paul Metz to Speak about F-22 Raptor at National Museum USAF

November 18, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – Former test pilot Paul Metz will present “The First True Stealth Fighter: Evolution of the F–22 Raptor,” during a free lecture on Dec. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of […]

Big Moves at The National Museum of the US Air Force

October 19, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 1

With the building structurally complete, the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio began moving exhibits into its new, fourth hangar in October. With the opportunity to see some of these beautiful exhibits outside, WarbirdsNews […]

B-17F ‘Memphis Belle’ – Status Update

September 16, 2015 Richard Mallory Allnutt (Chief Editor) 20

One of our regular readers, Frank Johnson, recently visited the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, and was lucky enough to get a tour of the main restoration hangar. The building […]

USAFM North American XB 70 Valkyrie Cockpit pilot

Explore inside world’s only remaining XB-70

July 28, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 1

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force often ask if it’s possible to get inside the aircraft on display. With the help of technology, online visitors have the chance to see the […]

Tours to Resume for Presidential and R&D Gallery and Restoration Area

June 20, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will resume tours for the Presidential and Research & Development (R&D) Gallery as well as the restoration area starting next week.The Presidential and R&D […]

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 […]

Museum’s PT-13D Restoration Selected for Air Force Heritage Award

June 2, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE -The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force was recently selected by the U.S. Air Force History and Museums Program as a recipient of the 2015 Air Force Heritage Award for the restoration […]

Space Shuttle Exhibit and STEM Learning Node to close Aug. 3to prepare for move to fourth buildin

May 22, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE – The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force’s Space Shuttle Exhibit and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Learning Node will close beginning Aug. 3 in preparation for its move to the […]

LIVE Streaming of the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders Congressional Gold Medal Presentation Ceremonies

April 14, 2015 Moreno Aguiari 0

PRESS RELEASE -DAYTON, Ohio – Viewers from around the world will be able to see two historic events as they unfold when the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders receive the highest civilian honor the United States Congress […]