Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio: National Museum of the United States Air Force
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Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
- Address:
- 1100 Spaatz St., Wright Patterson AFB, OH
- Directions:
- Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. I-70 Exit 41. 8 miles S on Rt 4, left on Harshman Rd., right on Springfield Pike. OR I-70 to exit 44, I-675. Follow the brown signs.
- Hours:
- Daily 9-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 937-255-3286
- Admission:
- Free
- RA Rates:
- The Best
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The famous B-17 from World War II, "Memphis Belle," is now on display at the museum after many years of restoration work. The plane is positioned in the middle of a brand new display on the Strategic Bombing Campaign of WWII. The Memphis Belle completed 25 missions (a remarkable achievement given the high level of attrition of planes and men during the bombing missions). The plane and crew were brought back to the US for an extensive war bond tour. The plane was also the subject of two Hollywood movies.
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There is a cafe almost hidden above the gift shop. Look for the stairs or elevator between the shop and museum marked with a small "cafe" sign. Food choices are limited but reasonably priced. No outside food is allowed. Picnic tables are available outside.
[Brent Thompson, 06/27/2011]The United States Air Force Museum, Dayton, Ohio, has deployed a new name -- it's now the National Museum of the US Air Force. Some might argue the money spent to change all the signage and business cards could have gone into perfecting a better bunker-busting bomb....
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