What can I see at the Air Force Museum
Memorial Day is set aside to remember those who have paid, what Abraham Lincoln called, “the last full measure of devotion.” The last weekend in May is a time honoring those who died protecting the United States of America and everything it stands for. As residents of Dayton, we are particularly lucky to be a short drive from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. This facility is staffed by people who have stood up and taken the pledge and accepted the challenge of wearing a uniform of the U.S. Military. The base is also home to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Here are some of the neatest things to see at the museum.
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If you go:
National Museum of the United States Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433
(937) 255-3286Parking and admission are free
What are the coolest exhibits?
Cold War Gallery
Anyone who is interested in modern military aviation may not want to leave the Cold War Gallery at the Air Force Museum. Just about every U.S. Air Force plane or helicopter that flew during the Cold War is on display. The exhibits are setup in such a way that visitors can get so close, they will almost be able to smell the jet fuel. For a real special treat, this is the only facility in the world that has a full-time B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber exhibit — a definite must see.
World War II Gallery
In a time before electronics, guided weaponry and jet engines, there were real Warbirds. Again, just about everything that flew for the U.S. in Europe or the Pacific theatre is available. Additionally, the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force features airplanes from Allied and Axis air forces like the English Supermarine Spitfire and Messerschmitt 109 from Germany. Each one looks like they could be taken outside and cranked up if one was so inclined.
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Space Gallery
Unknown to many people is that the U.S. Air Force launches more rockets into space each year than NASA. With that in mind, the museum has a wide display of high-flying aircraft that touched the edge of Space as well as satellites of all types. The Space Shuttle may not fly anymore, but there is still an excellent cut-away model in the museum that allows visitors to see how astronauts worked, lived in and flew the Space Shuttle.
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