Some of the recent events going on at the Museum and a few attractions:

DSP Satelite now on display

A structural test vehicle from the Defense Support Program (DSP), which helped to provide the Air Force with early warning of ballistic missile launches or above ground nuclear detonations, was recently donated to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force by Northrop Grumman.

This 35-foot-long structural test vehicle, which is now on display in the museum's Missile & Space Gallery, includes the infrared sensor Trailblazer component without the associated electronics. Structural test vehicles are full-sized units used to verify that all the components fit together correctly.
http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/new...p?id=123220186

IMAX Theater

Adults - $6.75
Students (Age 8-College w/ID) - $5.25
Child (3-7) - $4.00

Aircraft Being Restored

B-17F Memphis Belle - The original Memphis Belle was on static display in Memphis, Tenn., until October 2005. At that time, it was transported to the museum where it is now undergoing restoration. The B-17 with "Memphis Belle" markings seen at many air shows is not the original aircraft.

B-17D The Swoose - This aircraft is the oldest surviving B-17 Flying Fortress and the only D model in existence. Originally named Ole Betsy, this B-17D participated in several bombing missions in the desperate weeks after Pearl Harbor. Later named The Swoose, it also served as a transport for the commander of Allied air forces in the Southwest Pacific, Lt. Gen. George Brett.

Also a C-7, C-123K, GAU-8/A, HU-16B, Mig-21, Minuteman I missle, O-46A, RQ-1 Predator, XC-99