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Spotlight:

Charles A. Lindbergh Memorial Lecture
Memoirs of a Triple Ace: Cold War Flight Testing
Col. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, USAF (Ret.)
May 21, 2013 - 8:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Bud Anderson, one of the most decorated fighter pilots from World War II, still likes to talk airplanes and fly like a 19-year old.  

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Upcoming Events:

Book Cover: <em>A Pilot's Journey</em> by George Norfleet

Book Signing
A Pilot's Journey
May 19, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends.


<i>German Boy</i> by Wolfgang W.E. Samuel

Book Signing
German Boy
May 19, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Autographed books make great mementos of your visit and terrific gifts for friends.


Astronomy Chat

Gallery Talk
Astronomy Chat
May 19, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC


Chat with astronomer Ori Fox in the Explore the Universe gallery. Ask questions about his research about supernovae, what it’s like to be an astronomer, or anything else that interests you. Ori Fox is an astronomer at the University of


Prominence on the Sun - July 26, 2012

Telescopic Observing
Observe the Skies
May 19, 2013 - 12:00 pm
Museum in Washington, DC

Use the Observatory's safe solar telescopes to take a close-up look at our nearest star, the Sun. Learn about solar activity and its effects on Earth from knowledgeable staff and volunteers.


Explainer with kid in How Things Fly

Demonstration
Forces of Flight
May 20, 2013 - 10:30 am
Museum in Washington, DC

Explainers bring the science of flight alive daily in the How Things Fly gallery with fun and engaging experiments and audience participation.


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Recent Press Releases:

May 16, 2013 - Free Band Concerts and Events Are “Staycation” Highlights at the National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center

May 15, 2013 - Sally Ride: How Her Historic Space Mission Opened Doors for Women in Science

May 13, 2013 - World War II Ace is National Air and Space Museum’s 2013 Lindbergh Lecturer

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