Dayton Air Force Museum (Lots of Pics)

[Rossi Knives]

Hello Aircraft fans,

After visiting Pima, I was told how great the Dayon Museum was. I was headed right by Dayton on business and I had a few hours, so I thought I would get my aircraft on. The museum is next to Wright-Patterson AFB, where the Roswell wreckage (whaterver it was) was taken after collection. I managed to avoid asking any irritating questions about that subject.

I can't say I cared for the mood lighting. It made pictures really difficult. Sorry for the dark photos.

 

[Rossi Knives]

 

[Rossi Knives]

Whew, I guess that is most of 'em.

Enjoy.

 

[338375]

Thanks for the pics. I would really like to see it in person.
When I retire someday, I would like to travel the U.S and see all the different flight museums.

 

[Gollnick]

This museum is A) huge, and B) way excellent, one of the finest collections in the world. To really see it, plan to stay for a week.

 

[Gollnick]

Most museums prefer subdued and indirect light because strong, direct light can deteriorate the artifacts.

 

[Rossi Knives]

This is true^

The two hours I had before closing was far, far too little to take it all in. This place is worth a visit, whatever the inconvenience.

-Nick

 

[BA_Colt]

My Mom is from Dayton. When I was a kid, when we visited Dayton I insisted that we go to the museum. Heck last time I was in Ohio about two yrs. ago I went to the museum. Thanks for posting these pics.

 

[java]

This is true^

The two hours I had before closing was far, far too little to take it all in. This place is worth a visit, whatever the inconvenience.

-Nick

It is also (by law) free. :thumbup:



(Donations are accepted)


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[Mack]

Very cool. I haven't been there yet. I have been to Pima, Boeing in Seattle and SAC in Nebraska. I'll have to check out Dayton next!