Plane Talks - In Honor of Presidents Day

Plane Talks - In Honor of Presidents Day

Presidential Gallery in Building 4 - Saturday, February 18, 2022 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Presidential Gallery aircraft and exhibits will be featured during “Plane Talks” on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 “Air Force One” that returned President Kennedy’s body to Washington D.C. after his assassination in Dallas, the Douglas VC-54C “Sacred Cow” which was the first purpose-built presidential aircraft, the Lockheed VC-121E “Columbine III” used by President Eisenhower, and the Douglas VC-118 “The Independence,” used by President Truman will be open for visitors to walk through.

In addition, volunteer subject matter experts will be stationed near the aircraft or exhibit related to their expertise throughout the day.

Plane Talks occurs a few times a year, bringing to life the development and service history of the aircraft and exhibits on display at the museum.

Plane Talks is supported in part by the Air Force Museum Foundation and its partner, CareSource.  (Federal Endorsement Not Implied).

Future Open Aircraft Events Include:
Saturday, March 25 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in honor of Vietnam Veterans Day
Saturday, May 20 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in honor of Armed Forces Day
Saturday, September 16 from 10:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m .in honor of the 76th Anniversary of the USAF
Saturday, November 11 from 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in honor of Veterans Day

*Schedule is subject to change, visit our website for more information.

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

Plane Talks - In Honor of Presidents Day is taking place at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, which is located at 1100 Spaatz St. in Wright-Patterson AFB. National Museum of the U.S. Air Force - The world's largest and oldest military aviation museum, located in Dayton Ohio.