The Royal Aircraft Factory F.E.8 and the Birth of the Fighter Plane
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National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Free
Presenter: Peter Jakab
The varied missions of modern airpower developed during the first world war—observation, bombing, combat fighter. During WWI, aircraft designers began to create distinct designs for each of these specific missions. Join chief curator Peter Jakab to learn how the fighter plane evolved to meet the demands of air combat.
Meet at the Museum "Great Seal", in the Boeing Milestones of Flight Hall on the first floor.
About the Ask an Expert lecture series: Every Wednesday at noon in the National Mall Building, a Museum staff member talks to the public about the history, collection, or personalities related to a specific artifact or exhibition in the Museum.
How to attend
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
6th St. and Independence Ave SW. Washington, DC 20560
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