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Visit us in Washington, DC and Chantilly, VA to explore hundreds of the world’s most significant objects in aviation and space history. Free timed-entry passes are required for the Museum in DC.
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Covering Flak-Bait with Ceconite
The internal structure is then covered with Ceconite 102, a polyester fabric used to cover fabric-covered aircraft that are flying today. It does not shrink over time, making it an ideal foundation for remounting the original cotton fabric. In this image Conservator Lauren Gottshlich and volunteer Sharon Kullander are adhering the Ceconite to the structure.
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