| | Author makes special appearance Mr. William H. Bartsch to visit on Feb. 26 | |  Join award-winning author Mr. William H. Bartsch as he discusses his latest book, "Every Day a Nightmare: American Pursuit Pilots in the Defense of Java, 1941-42," on Thursday, Feb. 26. at 7: 30 p.m. in the museum's Carney Auditorium. A native of Washington, D.C., Bartsch is also the author of two books on air operations in the Philippine campaign of 1941-42, "Doomed at the Start" and "December 8, 1941: MacArthur's Pearl Harbor," and has written numerous articles that were published in Air Power History, The Journal of Military History, The Marine Corps Gazette, and After the Battle. Click here to learn more about this event.
| | USAF Band of Flight performance 'Hearts, Heritage and Heroes' concert on Feb. 7 | |  Join the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight for an evening of music as it presents the "Hearts, Heritage and Heroes" concert on Feb. 7 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. This annual concert showcases various musical selections to celebrate Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and Black History Month. Selections will include favorites such as "America the Beautiful" and "My Funny Valentine." Click here to learn more about this event.
| | Family event set for Feb. 21 Build and fly a glider this month | |  The museum's popular monthly Family Day is scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fly away the winter blues with some Arts and AirCraft this month by building a glider created from an egg carton. Visitors can also participate in aviation-related demonstration stations, storytime and an Aerospace Adventure. Activities are located throughout the museum's galleries. Click here for more Family Day information.
| | Featured exhibit of the month | |  A new dynamic exhibit titled "Warrior Airmen," which presents the essential role of Air Force people in Operations ENDURING FREEDOM and IRAQI FREEDOM, recently opened at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. The exhibit, which is located in the museum's Cold War Gallery, includes more than 400 artifacts, three dioramas with fully dressed and equipped mannequins, a robot investigating an improvised explosive device, an audiovisual presentation on a 15-foot wide screen and compelling first-hand accounts. Click here to learn more about the "Warrior Airmen" exhibit.
| | | This month in USAF history Feb. 3, 1943 |  On this date, The North American P-51A Mustang first flew. An example of the P-51 is on display in the Air Power Gallery. (Information provided by Air Force Historical Studies Office)
| | | | | On the radar | Daily · USAF Heritage Tour Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 · Behind the Scenes Tours Feb. 7 · USAF Band of Flight Concert Feb. 16 · Presidents Day, museum open
Feb. 26 · Special Appearance by William H. Bartsch | | IMAX® schedule | Space Station · 11 a.m. daily Fighter Pilot · Noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. daily The Magic of Flight · 1 p.m. daily Straight Up: Helicopters in Action · 3 p.m. daily
Deep Sea · 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday and 5 p.m. Sunday | | |
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