- Aeronautics (5)
- Aeronautics, Commercial (2)
- Balloons (2)
- Kites (2)
- Aerial photography (1)
- Air pilots (1)
- Airlines (1)
- Airports (1)
- Gliders (1)
- Gliding and soaring (1)
- Naval aviation (1)
- Periodicals (1)
- Research aircraft (1)
- Seaplanes (1)
- U.S. Signal Corps SC-1 free balloon (1)
- Women air pilots (1)
- World War, 1914-1918 (1)
- World War, 1939-1945 (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.