🔊 A Combat Controller on the ground. A B-52 in the sky. 💥 In Oct. 2001, MSgt. Bart Decker guided precision firepower that changed the course of battle in Afghanistan. Read the full Air Force history account: 📘 dafhistory.af.mil/Portals/16/doc…

New Exhibit Coming Soon! Tactical Airpower in Europe How did Allied airpower help win WWII? It started with D-Day and ended in victory over Nazi Germany. See how air and ground forces teamed up for success. 🛩️ #WWIIHistory #TacticalAirpower #DDay #USAFMuseum #OperationOverlord

Special thanks to all of our visitors this week and all who follow us on social media! We love seeing your photos and hearing how much you enjoy this museum! #avgeek #aviation #history nationalmuseum.af.mil

Fieseler Fi-156C-2 Storch (Restoration Update Photos July 2025) Designed in 1935, the Storch was widely used during World War II by German military forces for reconnaissance, liaison and aeromedical transport. High-ranking officers also used... nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-E…

🚀 In 1962, Project Stargazer sent a manned balloon to 82,000 feet to study the stars 🌌 Piloted by USAF Capt. Joseph Kittinger, it used a stabilized telescope to track stars like Sirius & Rigel—paving the way for space telescopes! See more at our museum!

UPDATE: AirPower History Tour Event at Air Force Museum Canceled DAYTON, Ohio — The AirPower History Tour, originally scheduled to bring the B-29 Superfortress “FIFI” and RC-45J “Big Oily Beast” to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on July 14–15, has been canceled.

✈️ Love model aircraft? So do we! Bring your passion to life and share your favorite model aircraft builds and projects with us! 🛩️ 📍 While you're here, don’t miss the newly updated Kettering Model Aircraft Collection at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force in Dayton, Ohio!

Continuing the Legacy: Airpower in the Modern Era youtu.be/uy_ZovRhaqk?si… via YouTube

The F-80C on display is one of the few remaining Shooting Stars that flew combat missions during the Korean War. Restored and painted as it was in 1950 while assigned to the 8th Fighter-Bomber Group, it was placed on display in 1979.

NEW EXHIBIT OPENING SOON! The A-26 cockpit sim is nearly complete! 'The Little Heathen' is a cherub holding a Thompson submachine gun and will be on display in the WWII Gallery soon! #avgeek #history #restoration

Fieseler Fi-156C-2 Storch (Restoration Update July 2025) The painting of the fuselage and wings are complete! This will be a must see aircraft and will be on display soon!

🚗 Hundreds of classic cars will roll into the National Museum USAF for the #AACA Grand Nationals on Saturday, July 26, 9–5! Free & open to the public—don’t miss this one-day showcase of automotive history. See the 1942 Packard Clipper in our WWII Gallery! #ClassicCars

New Exhibit Opens Soon! Tactical Airpower in Europe Following a series of successful military campaigns in the 1930s and 1940s, Nazi Germany occupied large portions of Western and Central Europe...

Can you name the aircraft and engines in this photo? #avgeek #aviationdaily #history

Takeoff Starts Here! Students 14–18 can explore flight hands-on in this FREE pilot program at the National Museum USAF. Space is limited—register now! 👉 nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/

Antique Automobile Club of America Grand Nationals | July 26 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Step back in time and experience automotive history up close as the Antique Automobile Club of America’s Annual Grand Nationals rolls into the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force this Saturday!

Daily Oshkosh Highlights! - Wednesday - EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2025 youtu.be/hGV_nKRAf5I?si… via YouTube

Here's a sneak peek at the wings of the Fieseler Fi-156C-2 Storch before they were joined with the fuselage. The nose art will be applied next week and the aircraft placed on display next month!

Antique Automobile Club of America Grand Nationals is tomorrow from 9 a.... youtube.com/shorts/Eqygu0_… via YouTube

Build a team. Launch a dream. 🚀 Teachers, homeschoolers, Scout and 4-H leaders—Challenge Grants are available to help your group participate in the 2025–2026 American Rocketry Challenge! 🛠️ Grant funds can help cover startup costs 📅 Apply by Aug 24 🔗 nationalmuseum.af.mil/Education/ARC-…