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National Museum of the USAF - Events
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National Museum of the USAF - Events
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RC Aircraft Air Show coming to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Giant-scale models of jets, warbirds and helicopters will land on the runway behind the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force from Sept. 3-5.
The 15th Annual Giant Scale Radio-Controlled Model Aircraft Air Show is scheduled during Labor Day weekend and features aircraft from all eras of aviation history. Nearly 200 pilots will entertain audiences as they perform skillful and daring aerobatic maneuvers with RC (radio-controlled) aircraft.
Sponsored by the Dayton Ohio Giant Scalers, the air show is scheduled each day from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The aircraft will perform a half-time show from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. daily, showing off the talent and abilities of the RC pilots.
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Tickets available Aug. 11 for Patriot Day Concert at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Note: We have distributed all available tickets for the 2010 Patriot Day Concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Overflow seating will be provided fin the museum's Carney Auditorium. There will be a live video feed of the concert shown on the screen in the auditorium. For those with tickets to the Patriot Day Concert, the doors will open at 6:30 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. Please visit www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/news&events/concerts.asp to see a list of more upcoming concerts.
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Daughter of legendary fighter pilot visits National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
Telling her father's story has become the top mission for Christina Olds.
Christina Olds, the daughter of the late triple ace and Air Force Cross recipient Brig. Gen. Robin Olds, visited the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to see her father's F-4C Phantom, which is on display in the museum's Modern Flight Gallery, before attending a book signing appearance in Dayton.
"I love this place," said Christina. "The first time that I saw my father's F-4 was in 2001 before he was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame, and that was very emotional and impressive, but what has happened to me since then makes it much more meaningful."
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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force offers extended hours, park and ride during Dayton Air Show
The National Museum of the United States Air Force will be open until 9 p.m. Saturday, July 17, following the Vectren Dayton Air Show. Museum attractions open for extended hours include the main museum galleries, museum store, Morphis Movieride and two additional IMAX showings -- Fighter Pilot at 7 p.m. and Legends of Flight at 8 p.m. Visitors may also enjoy food and drinks in the Valkyrie Café until 8:30 p.m. The Presidential and Research and Development Galleries will operate on their normal schedules and will not be open for the extended hours.
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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force commemorates 60th anniversary of Korean War with renovated exhibit
Veterans of the Korean War and their guests will gather June 24 at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force to celebrate the opening of the renovated Korean War exhibit in the museum's Modern Flight Gallery. The 42,000-square-foot exhibit commemorates the 60th anniversary of the start of the Korean War by telling the story of how the young Air Force passed the tough test of combat in its early years.
"This exhibit - the largest single exhibit project undertaken by our staff - is a fitting tribute to the sacrifices of our Korean War veterans," said Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Charles D. Metcalf, museum director. "We have expanded the story of the United States Air Force and the Korean air force's coming of age, and we are able to honor these heroes of the 'Forgotten War' by sharing their story with more than one million visitors each year."
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