Museum Specialist Brian Nicklas will explain the numbers painted on aircraft and their sometimes hidden meanings.

The Ask An Expert lecture series at the National Mall building is presented every Wednesday at noon. A Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.

The Museum's grand entry hall, the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall showcases a truly awesome collection of historic aircraft and spacecraft that represent epic achievements in aviation and space flight.

How to attend

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560