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Official twitter page of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, the world's oldest & largest military aviation museum. ✈️(RT does not=endorsement.)

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Joined October 2009
CASA 2.111H (Spanish HE-111H) Upcoming Restoration Project!!! (Aircraft Move Photos) The CASA 2.111 was a medium bomber derived from the Heinkel He 111 and produced in Spain by Construcciones Aeronauticas SA. Following the Spanish Civil War, the... nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/…
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🛠️ Restoration Update! The restoration of the Blériot Monoplane aircraft model continues, with work focused on the propeller today!
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The Douglas XB-42A Mixmaster is now on temporary display in the 4th Building while the Hawker-Beechcraft MC-12W Liberty returned to the 3rd Building. The Douglas A-1E Skyraider headed to restoration for a paint refresh, & the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 returned to aircraft storage.
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You asked for a Corsair, so here you go! ✈️ Over the years, many aviation fans have asked us about adding a Corsair. Special thanks to our Building Two volunteers for coming up with this fun placeholder while the Skyraider is away for a paint refresh. #avgeek #history
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✈️ Last chance to see the MiG-25! The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 is nearing the end of its temporary public display here. Plans call for the MiG-25 to return to storage next week, with the MC-12W Liberty returning to this display location shortly afterward(possibly Thursday).
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📸 Show us your museum selfie!There’s nothing like capturing a family memory in front of an iconic aircraft like the Boeing B-17F Memphis Belle. Have you taken a selfie during a visit to the National Museum of the USAF? Tag @afmuseum
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The MIRV is back on display! The LMG-118A Peacekeeper intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) was more powerful and more accurate than the Minuteman III. It carried 10 nuclear weapons in its Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) warhead.
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A special thank you to our Monday volunteer cleaning crew! 🧹✨ From the aircraft to the plants and everything in between, we appreciate all you do to help keep the museum looking its best for our visitors! ✈️🌿 #Volunteers #ThankYou #AirForceMuseum
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AIRCRAFT CHALLENGE! 🇺🇸 ✈️ Tomorrow we celebrate the birthday of the USAF! To mark the occasion, we have a challenge for all you eagle-eyed aviation fans: How many aircraft can you find in our collection with “USAF” or “UNITED STATES AIR FORCE” proudly displayed on them?
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