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Review & FAQ:

  • What is The National Museum of the United States Air Force?
  • What makes this museum unique?
    • The museum is the world's oldest and largest military aviation museum, originally opened at Dayton's McCook Field in 1923, and is part of the Miami Valley's National Aviation Heritage Area.
  • How many visitors does the museum attract annually?
    • More than one million visitors attend the museum annually and view major exhibits of aviation memorabilia and artifacts.
  • What types of aircraft are on display?
    • The museum features an impressive collection of preserved and restored 20th-century military aviation aircraft.
  • What significant artifacts can visitors see?
    • Notable artifacts on display include the Apollo 15 Command Module Endeavour, the world's only surviving North American XB-70 Valkyrie, and the Bockscar Boeing B-29 Superfortress that dropped the nuclear bomb on Nagasaki during World War II.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force
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