Museum - National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio

Open Late Tomorrow!!! The museum, gift shop and café will remain open until 8 p.m. this Thursday. Between 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. visitors can look in the Bell X-1B the evening of Feb. 4.

Learn about Tuskegee Airmen here: https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil//Article/196131/tuskege/ #blackhistorymonth #WWII

Deadly Accident On July 15, 1944, US ordnance personnel were unloading high-explosive bombs at Metfield airfield in England. One bomb accidentally detonated, which in turn set off 1,200 tons of bombs. The catastrophic blast killed five men, destroyed or permanently grounded more than 20 B-24s, and damaged several others. The explosion was heard for 40 miles and shattered windows in a village several miles away. In 1970, historian Roger Freeman found this twisted bomb casin...g while visiting Metfieldembedded within is the sole of a shoe believed to be from one of those killed. This artifact is on display near the B-17F Memphis Belle in the WWII Gallery.

The exhibit, titled SPACE: A Journey to Our Future, is being provided by Evergreen Exhibitions and allows visitors to experience explorations of the past as well as our future destiny in space. Highlights of the exhibit include touching actual rocks from the lunar surface of the moon and the red planet of Mars; exploring a Mars Base Camp while walking through a full-size habitat and work pod; taking a spin on a centrifuge that is powered like a bicycle; getting an up-close look at a wide range of artifacts from the space program; and looking into future explorations of the universe.

Flak-damaged M1911 .45-cal pistol and cap badge worn by Sgt Roy Zeran, 97th Bomb Group, when his B-17 was shot down on November 20, 1942. (The cap badge is post-World War II). This is on display in the strategic bombardment exhibit near the Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle. #avgeek #WWII #history

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Coffee's not the only thing that fuels us. A 379th Air Expeditionary Wing KC-135s and KC-10s refuel B-52 Stratofortresses, from Barksdale Air Force Base, Loui...siana, in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. The bomber deployment underscores the U.S. military's commitment to regional security and demonstrates a unique ability to rapidly deploy on short notice. #AirPower U.S. Air Forces Central | Air Force Global Strike Command by MSgt Joey Swafford and SSgt Trevor T. McBride

Museum curator Jeff Duford talks about Gen. Chuck Yeager breaking the sound barrier and other test pilot contributions to include aircraft on display that were flown by Yeager. #avgeek #history #museum #chuckyeager #RIP

"Glamorous Glen III," Chuck Yeager's P-51D during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo) #ChuckYeager #RIP

The U.S. Air Force's first operational supersonic bomber, the B-58 made its initial flight on Nov. 11, 1956. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil///convair-b-58a-hustler/

On the morning of October 14, 1947 a small, rocket-powered aircraft flew its way into the history books. #chuckyeager video by Burke Baker

After completing flight training, Eugene Jacques Bullard joined the approximately 200 other Americans who flew in the Lafayette Flying Corps, and he flew combat missions from Aug. 27 until Nov. 11, 1917. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil//197458/eugene-jacques-/

Gen. Chuck Yeager flew over 200 types of military aircraft. The museum aircraft on display that he flew include the MiG-15, X-3, X-4 and XF-92. See the comments for the fact sheets. #ChuckYeager #RIP

To commemorate Veterans Day the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will host programs for the whole family to enjoy from Nov. 11 - 15. www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Today, we thank the men and women who gave selflessly and sacrificed in service to their country. Join us in saluting them this #VeteransDay.

CincyLug is here setting up their military-themed LEGO display! This display, which features replicas of war memorials including the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and replica aircraft such as an F-15 and the B-17 Memphis Belle, will be on exhibit from Wednesday, Nov. 11 through Saturday, Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. and on Sunday, Nov. 15 from 9 a.m. 4 p.m.

On Nov. 10, 1942, the C-47 nicknamed The Flying Dutchman (S/N 41-18564) hit a strong down-draft over the Owen Stanley Range while carrying U.S. Army troops from Port Moresby to Pongani, New Guinea. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil//the-tragic-story-of-th/

Mary E. Donahue became the first woman to serve as an instructor pilot assigned to the U.S. Air Force Academy where she taught senior cadets to fly the T-41 trainer and was an educator in the department of mathematical science. #womenintheairforce https://youtu.be/apuZ94ymmoo

The Caquot Type R Observation Balloon is off display but still can be seen on the virtual tour. http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/

The votes are tallied! SAM 26000 has been voted the Air Force One fan favorite!!! Special thanks to all who cast their vote! Visit the fact sheet at the link in the comments for info on the Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000. #avgeek

National Museum USAF to host Veterans Day Programs

New photos of today's AC move on our website! Visit the links in the comments. #avgeek #history #museum

Restoration crews moved the Boeing P-12E back into the Early Years Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force today. This move was necessary to remove the Caquot Type R Observation Balloon(Nov. 4, 2020) in order to further examine and evaluate its current condition. #avgeek #history #museum