My favorite aviation museum. Been there several times. Fave section WWI. It looks like much has been added since I was there. Sigh....my traveling days are over.
If you ever come back to Sweden you could visit (Flygvapenmuseum Malmslätt) Air force museum outside the city of Linköping. A small country as Sweden made/make some of the best Fighterplanes in the World. Around 1960 Sweden had the worlds 4th largest airforce. a Country the size of California with then only 7.5 million people. (2022 10.5 million)
My hometown of 70+ years, now living in Wyoming. This museum I've been to many times taking my toddler grandson. FYI....another awesome museum in Dayton is the "Carillon Historical Park" with an entrance fee, but well worth it. Dayton has so much History your fans will love that tour too. Thank you for your awesome and amazing videos.
Glad you finally made it Robert. Wish we could have went with you, but we had work at the FSR and nearby customers. We try to get to the NAFM every few years, was there last year, yet seeing new exhibits in your video. It is overwhelming and makes for a long day. I prefer to go to the far end and work myself back to the front... yes backwards from how it is suppose to work, lol. The NAFM tried to get one of the shuttles, but lost out, such why they only got the trainer. That loss made a lot of people upset, but I guess Dayton can not have it all, lol. So glad you went through the Presidential airplanes, sadly there are many who would be too large to do so. Not sure your video really captured how narrow it is, but from our many visits I know how hard it was for you to film, sure you hit your elbows a lot. When the current Air Force 1's are retired, one is suppose to be given to Dayton. It is surprising how long the last generation of Air Force One was in service, from Kennedy to Clinton. What is now considered small now and sure Clinton, staff and press was excited to get into something larger and more secure. Per WaPa, the local nickname for Wapakoneta, going to have to leave you a voicemail on the proper or maybe not, just how us in Ohio pronounce that city name. That KOA is on the edge of US33 not far from Indian Lake and just North of the home of Airstream in Jackson Center. I have been to the Armstrong but Barb has not and she has told me, that MUST change. Thanks again for your time in Ohio.
Loved your video! Welcome to Dayton, Ohio. Wish we would have known you were stopping by, we could have given you a personal tour of the Museum of the USAF. Our son is on the ARC rocketry team there. It can be very overwhelming. You definitely need 2 days if you want to see and do everything. I always recommend starting from the back first if you are interested in the most current rockets and aircraft.
My favorite museum in the United States. As an Air Force veteran, I've been to the National Museum of the USAF at least five times and each visit was for at least one, and usually, two days. If somebody has the time, you could spend an entire week there. Masterful video Robert, so many memories in life, my military service, and reliving history through our US Air Force and all its accomplishments. You are a national treasure also. Nice to catch up with you at the Florida SuperShow this year. Safe Travels.
Hey. At minute 10:30 you show a C-123 named Patches. I was part of the crew that flew it back to the states in 1972. It was nicknamed Patches because of all the hits it received, almost 600, from enemy fire. If you look close in your video, you can see several patches on the nose. Seven crew members over time received purple hearts. It was primarily used in operation Ranch Hand spraying defoliants on the trail. I never flew this plane in combat, though. What a memory. Thanks........Howard
Gooooood morning Robert! You're definitely right about being overwhelmed by the AF Museum and needing more than one visit to take it all in. The Early Years gallery was closed when I was there so it's nice to see some of the stuff I missed. By the way, the ""dark" lighting in the museum is to help prevent UV damage to paints and fabrics. My favorite big bomber is the B-36, with it's slogan "six turning, four burning". Hopefully you can make it to the Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola someday. I was there back in 2002, but It was closed the last couple of times I tried to visit. And If you ever find yourself in Washington DC again. the Udvar-Hazy Center is a must. Until next time, keep 'em flying!
My husband’s family had an aviation pioneer. He designed, built and raced his planes in the 1920-1930’s. Ever near Lafayette, Louisiana go south to Patterson and go see the Wedell Williams Aviation Museum. It’s small but interesting to visit.
The National Museum of the United States Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is one of my favorite museums ever! I went there many times with my grandparents growing up, and I now do occasional trips with my girlfriend! We went there on labor day weekend last year and had a great time! Also, my all time favorite Pizza place called Marion's Pizza is only in the Dayton, Ohio area. It's something about the sauce that makes it my favorite pizza!
That was fascinating. I’ve heard of the museums but didn’t know how much was there. Loved seeing the Presidential Planes. Thank you for the tour Robert ❤
How incredibly cool !!!! I'm so glad that you two get to see so many magnificent things in this great country! In a little while, we're going over to my sister-in-law's for a visit. She's fixing Cubano sandwiches...wish you two could join! ♥
The US Rocket and Space Venter in Huntsvilla AL is also fab. When I was young I wanted to go to Space Camp. It didn't happen but I got to stand outside the front door as an adult! 😊😊😊
We really appreciate your videos! You bring out details we don't see in other videos.. We have always enjoyed your style. We have been watching since your poor little car... Dave & Marji. Albany Oregon
Wonderful overview of the National Museum of the Air Force. You did a great job of showing how massive it is. Several years ago, we spend a day there and didn't get through everything. A wonderful tribute to those who have served in the USAF! Safe travels!
Paula was on the last flight of the JFK AF1 plane, and first flight of the Geo. HW Bush plane. She thought it was cool to see the JFK plane again in your video, now we have to visit!
Great video tour with one exception. The narrator referred to many of the aircraft in the Southeast Asia gallery as being in the Cold War gallery. The Southeast Asia galley and the Cold War gallery are two different galleries.
Thank you for this video! My husband and I traveled to it this week after watching this a few weeks ago, and we took your advice and spent two days touring!
Great video! I'm embarrassed to say we live in Dayton area but it. has more than 10 years since we have been there. My husband and I were wondering if there is a designation on the Kennedy plane where Johnson took the oath with Jackie standing next to him in a blood-stained dress?
That’s an impressive amount of historical plane and spacecraft examples. Never knew a museum that large existed! Thank you for documenting so much info in order to accurately describe everything you saw. Very informative and entertaining, especially for those of us personally connected to aviation. Well done!
My dad was a bombardier/navigator who flew over 70 missions in a B-25 in the China-Burma Theater in WWII. He flew over the Himalaya mountains, which they called the Hump. I got to meet many of his fellow aviators at a squadron meet up years ago. All are gone now. Incredible brave group of people.
