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The Korean War was fought between North and South Korea from 1950 to 1953. In an attempt stop the spread of communism, the United States joined the conflict on the side of South Korea against the Soviet-backed North Korea.

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A rendering of a museum gallery that features modern military aviation technology such as drones and helicopters. Story

Modern Military Aviation

US Air Force Major Robert C. Mikesh poses standing on access ladder of Martin B-57B Canberra Story

Robert C. “Bob” Mikesh

Man in military uniform in front of American flag Story

A Life of Dedicated Service: Remembering Brigadier General Charles McGee

Man in a helmet sits in an aircraft cockpit giving the okay sign with his right hand to a man in a cap and flight suit on his left Story

F-86s and MiGs over Korea

Frank E. Petersen Story

The First Black Marine Corps Pilot: Frank E. Peterson Jr.

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Cessna O-1A Bird Dog

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Side view of blue helicopter with yellow tail fin and large metal blades. WB and Marines are on the side in white, along with USAF roundel.

Sikorsky HO5S-1

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Metallic silver jet with identification number 70109 in red on the side

Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 (Ji-2) FAGOT B

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Exhibitions

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Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15bis "Fagot B" at the Udvar-Hazy Center Exhibition

Korea and Vietnam Aviation

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
On View Exhibition
A rendering of a museum gallery that features modern military aviation technology such as drones and helicopters. Exhibition

Modern Military Aviation

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Upcoming Exhibition

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