The Green Hornets heard the call and returned to extract the threatened Special Forces.  Despite heavy enemy gunfire, 1st Lieutenant (later Colonel) James P. Fleming flew his UH‑1F in close to rescue the Special Forces team. #MedalOfHonor

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William H. Pitsenbarger was only 21 years old when he was killed in action. But in his short life and valorous Air Force career, he was an example of dedication, compassion and tenacity for all those with whom he served. (KIA April 11, 1966) #OTD

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Airman 1st Class William H. Pitsenbarger
KIA April 11, 1966
In his work, and especially on his final mission, Airman 1st Class Pitsenbarger embodied the pararescueman's motto: 'That Others May Live.'

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USAF Captain Ken Curry B-52 Pilot - SA-2 Story from Vietnam War youtu.be/RQ5TuUsThRw?fe… via YouTube

The aircraft on display saw extensive service in Southeast Asia and was severely damaged by an enemy surface-to-air missile on April 9, 1972. #otd

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Crowds gathered in record numbers during the #eclipse 2024 here at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! We would love to see your eclipse photos and others from your visit tag National Museum USAF
#afmuseum #eclipse #avgeek #spacegeek

AF Photos by Ty Greenlees.

We did some digging in the photo roll and found this, it's our favorite from #Eclipse 2024 #Eclipse

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We had a blast sharing the #Eclipse with fantastic visitors today! #Eclipse 2024

Special thanks to all who joined us for the #Eclipse 2024 here at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force! We would love to see your eclipse photos and others from your visit! #afmuseum #Eclipse

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We are thrilled to have so many new visitors here getting ready for the total eclipse! Feel free to tag us in photos from your visit! #avgeek #afmuseum

Dayton will experience 2 minutes and 43 seconds of totality, beginning at 3:09 p.m. on Monday April 8, 2024. It marks the first time since 1806 that Ohio has witnessed a total solar eclipse. #eclipse #Eclipse2024

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Bell P-39Q Airacobra
The P-39 was one of America's first-line pursuit planes in December 1941. It made its initial flight in April 1939 at Wright Field, Ohio, and by the time of the Pearl Harbor attack, nearly 600 had been built. #avgeek

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April 2024
Preserving the USAF proud legacy, the Restoration Division restores aircraft & aerospace vehicles to historically accurate & visually striking levels. The team has mad skills from machine & woodworking expertise to precision craftsmanship in sheet metal & painting.

This F-15 Streak Eagle broke 8 time-to-climb world records between Jan. 16 & Feb. 1, 1975. In setting the last of the 8 records, it reached an altitude of 98,425 feet just 3 minutes, 27.8 seconds from brake release at takeoff & 'coasted' to nearly 103,000 ft. before descending.

Boeing X-32A
The Boeing X-32 was a multi-purpose jet fighter in the Joint Strike Fighter contest. It lost to the Lockheed Martin X-35 demonstrator, which was further developed into the F-35 Lightning II.
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The T-37 is a twin-engine primary trainer used for teaching fundamentals of jet aircraft operation & for flying on instruments, in formation & at night. Affectionately known as the 'Tweety Bird,' it was the first U.S. Air Force jet designed from conception as a trainer. Cessna