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War and Conflict

The Gulf War, also known as the Persian Gulf War, was an international conflict that occurred as a result of Iraq invading Kuwait in 1990. The war lasted from 1990-1991 and prompted a large response led by the United States and the United Nations.

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A military jet in camouflage flies through a blue sky, above puffy white clouds. On the tail of the aircraft are the letters “VN.” Story

A Once-Shy Teenager Found His Salvation in Aviation

A military jet powered by twin jet engines lifts off from the deck of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier. The ocean is visible beyond the flight deck. Story

Just Doing Their Jobs

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Bottom of slim, gray Pioneer RQ-2A UAV aircraft, against black background

Pioneer RQ-2A UAV

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Jet engine jamming military aircraft on display in the museum.

Grumman EA-6B Prowler

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Model, Missile, Tomahawk

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Exhibitions

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Lockheed Martin X-35B STOVL Exhibition

Modern Military 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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