National Museum of USAF

We were supposed to be going to Blennerhassett Island  in Parkersburg, WV but they are closed on Mondays.  So went to the National Museum of USAF (United States Air Force Museum).    It was free and I managed to complete the entire area, minus Korea as that didn’t interest me, without my legs hurting for once. That might have been due to all the pictures I was taking.   This was done on June 21, 2021.   

Outside

Took quite a few pics outside before going in, then stood in the entrance, taking pics of some various planes at little podiums.  Didn’t get #5 due to people in my way though.

Outside the entrance of National Museum of USAF

Tree planted in memorial of missing in Korea

Some plaque donated by President Nixon.   
United States Air Force Museum
Since the Wright Brothers' first flight, the history of aviation has been marked by the courage and consuming desire for knowledge which have enabled mankind in a relatively few years to leave the earth and begin the exploration of space.
This museum which is meant to preserve the heritage of military aviation, was built by the Air Force Museum Foundation under the leadership of Eugene W. Kettering and with the generous voluntary support of U.S. Air Force personnel, industry, and interested individuals.
On behalf of a grateful nation, I join in dedicating this Air Force Museum to the American People and to the thousands of Americans whose pioneering spirit, devotion to duty and love of flying have contributed so much to our progress in the air and to our happiness on the earth.
September 3, 1971 Richard Nixon

Wall of Honor outside Early Years entrance.

1942 1945
Dedicated to the "fames favored few" who served in the 92nd bombardment group (H) and support units, and to those who served in the First and Seventh combat crew replacement centers, Eighth Air Force World War II.   May their dedication and sacrifice always be remembered.  
Dedicated September 13, 1980

Women Airforce Service Pilots
Served their country in World War II.  They were the first women military pilots to fly with The United States Army Air Forces.
1942 1945
Dedicated 14 September 1994

A memorial honoring those who men who gave their lives and those who served in the 359th fighter group
Squadrons 368th, 369th, 370th
8th Air Force
During World War II
1942-1948
Station-133 England
"Bless 'Em All"
August 6, 1983

Dedicated to those of class 40-A Graduation Exercises Air Corps Training Center March 23, 1940

Early Years

Covers the early years of flight up to WW1 (World War 1) showcasing the ‘magic and wonder of the formative days of military power’ according to the website.   

I, being attracted by a plane, immediately started there and not where the exhibit truly started until mom said she thought we were supposed to start somewhere else.  

Early Years Exhibit 

Vietnam: