“Innovations in Flight” at Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum Will Commemorate 80th Anniversary of World War II End

Excerpt:  “The National Air and Space Museum’s Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center will host its annual ‘Innovations in Flight,’ Saturday, June 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Visitors will be able to view over 50 vintage, modern and commercial aircraft that will fly in for the day and be on display outside the museum. To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, this year’s event will include several World War II-era trainers, fighters and bombers as well as military reenactors. Additional aircraft anticipated to participate include a WP-3 Hurricane Hunter from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), an A400 Atlas and a variety of civilian aircraft. Free passes are required to view the outdoor display and can be reserved on the museum’s website beginning May 13 at 7 p.m.”

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