Please note: due to inclement weather, the number of aircraft participating will be limited.
The day after formations of World War II aircraft fly over Washington, D.C. as part of the Arsenal of Democracy World War II Victory Capitol Flyover, a selection of the historic airplanes will be on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center. This celebration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe will feature variety of educational and WWII-era activities.
TIMED ACTIVITIES
ALL DAY ACTIVITIES
Timing of aircraft display is dependent on weather and subject to change.
AIRCRAFT
Aircract will be on display from 10:00 am until 2:15 pm. You must obtain a safety briefing prior to exiting the building. The last briefing is at 2:00 p.m.
Twenty-two aircraft will be on display including:
This program is made possible by the generous support of Thomas and Jamie Pumpelly.
Stars and Stripes issue no. 285 from May 8, 2945, Paris Edition, VE Day.
Lockheed P-38J-10-LO Lightning "Betty A III" and "Mim".
A U.S. Army Air Force North American B-2C Mitchell bomber in flight near Inglewood, California in October 1942.
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