Smithsonian Air And Space Museum Blackbird

Shown in this 2006 photo are two of the most popular artifacts at the steven f.
Smithsonian air and space museum blackbird. Join sr 71 navigator col. Udvar hazy center near washington dulles international airport is the companion facility to the museum in washington d c. Visit one museum two locations. The flagship building on the national mall in washington d c exhibits aircraft spacecraft missiles rockets and other flight related artifacts.
Launch into the history of flight by surrounding yourself with icons of air and space travel. Hundreds of historically significant air and spacecraft along with thousands of small artifacts are on display in an open hangar like setting. Epic air battles of ww ii a 96 page edition timed for the 75th anniversary of the end of world war ii featuring stunning photography of ww2 aircraft and first person stories from the pilots who flew them. Visit us in washington dc and chantilly va to explore hundreds of the world s most significant objects in aviation and space history.
Enterprise was replaced by space shuttle discovery in 2012. 14390 air and space museum parkway chantilly va 20151 703 572 4118 today s hours. Walter watson as he discusses the blackbird it s missions and his role in the program. Smithsonian national air and space museum nasm innovations in flight branding inviting the public to explore and learn about the history and future of flight our team developed a custom graphic brand and logo centered around a gear and motor theme a subtle nod to the inventive spirit surrounding the basis of flight.
Vida had logged 1 392 7 hours of flight time in blackbirds more than that of any other crewman. At the conclusion of the flight 972 landed at dulles international airport and taxied into the custody of the smithsonian s national air and space museum. At that time lt. The smithsonian s national museum of american history will celebrate the rich and diverse history of american winemaking during a pair of events titled rooted in family.
Wine and stories from mexican american winemakers may 15 and 16. The museum has an imax theater for out of this world escapes.