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- World War, 1914-1918 (3)
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- Langley Aerodrome A, Curtiss 1914 Rebuild (1)
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- Wiseman-Peters #2 Biplane (1910) (1)
- Women in aeronautics (1)
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- Works of art (1)
- aeronautics, civil (1)
Our collections specialists actively work on the conservation, preservation, restoration, and long-term care of the objects in our collection. From full-scale restoration projects to applying preservation techniques and doing regular assessments, these activities form a crucial part of our stewardship of the National Collection.