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Air Force Museum Foundation We are a 501c3 nonprofit raising funds for education, events & more for the Nat'l Museum of the USAF.
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On October 14, 1947, Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager became the first person to officially break the sound barrier. Flyin...
10/14/2026

On October 14, 1947, Captain Charles "Chuck" Yeager became the first person to officially break the sound barrier. Flying the experimental Bell X-1—which he nicknamed Glamorous Glennis in honor of his wife—Yeager reached Mach 1.06 at an altitude of more than 40,000 feet over the Mojave Desert. This historic achievement ushered aviation into the supersonic era and proved that human flight could safely exceed the speed of sound.
Image: Chuck Yeager with Glamorous Glennis, public domain courtesy of the NMUSAF

The iconic Boeing B-52 Stratofortress! This legendary long-range bomber has served the U.S. Air Force for more than 70 y...
10/12/2026

The iconic Boeing B-52 Stratofortress!
This legendary long-range bomber has served the U.S. Air Force for more than 70 years, becoming a symbol of strength, endurance, and adaptability. At After Dark: Bombers & Brews on November 7, guests will have the rare chance to climb inside the cockpit of the Museum’s B-52D (please note, it will be ladder access). Don’t miss the opportunity to experience history up close at this special adults-only evening at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™.
Tickets: https://airforcemuseum.centeredgeonline.com/movie/buyticketswithdate/118

10/11/2026

On Oct. 11, 1943, Col. Neel Kearby led three of his pilots against nearly 50 Japanese aircraft near Wewak, New Guinea. Tearing through the enemy formation, Kearby shot down six Japanese aircraft during the engagement. For his skill and daring, Kearby received the Medal of Honor. His Medal of Honor and the vertical fin from his crashed P-47 are on display in the World War II Gallery at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™️.

During After Dark: Bombers & Brews on Nov. 7, you’ll have the chance to climb aboard the Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter! ...
10/09/2026

During After Dark: Bombers & Brews on Nov. 7, you’ll have the chance to climb aboard the Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter! ✈️🍻
Originally developed as a cargo transport version of the B-29, the C/KC-97 served as a backbone for USAF aerial refueling through the Cold War. The museum’s display aircraft, christened Zeppelinheim, was flown by the Ohio Air National Guard’s 160th Air Refueling Group and actively supported USAF and NATO units in Europe during Operation Creek Party. Don’t miss your chance to step inside this piece of aviation history—grab your ticket today! https://airforcemuseum.centeredgeonline.com/movie/buyticketswithdate/118

10/08/2026

It's already time to start thinking about fall and holiday breaks! Plan ahead for your visit to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™️ with the Air Force Museum Foundation mobile app - free to download from the App Store and Google Play Store. Find Museum information, self-guided tours, language support, and much more!

This Donor-Advised Fund Day, consider using your DAF to support the mission of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force...
10/08/2026

This Donor-Advised Fund Day, consider using your DAF to support the mission of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™️.
Your donor-advised fund donation to the Air Force Museum Foundation can provide support to the Museum for the expansion and enhancement of exhibits, such as the Pathways to Space exhibition.
Go to https://airforcemuseumfoundation.org/support/ -support to learn more.

🍻✈️ We’re officially one month away from After Dark: Bombers & Brews! On November 7, guests will enjoy an evening of cra...
10/07/2026

🍻✈️ We’re officially one month away from After Dark: Bombers & Brews! On November 7, guests will enjoy an evening of craft b**r tastings with local breweries, including Fifth Street Brewpub, Warped Wing Brewing Company, Heavier Than Air Brewing Co, and Devil Wind Brewing, live music by the Kim Kelly Band, the opportunity to get an up-close look at historic aircraft inside the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™️, and much more! Experience the Museum in a whole new light.
🎟️ Tickets are going fast—reserve yours today: https://airforcemuseum.centeredgeonline.com/movie/buyticketswithdate/118

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PO Box 33624
Dayton, OH
45433

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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+19372581218

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