# Must see items at the US Air Force Museum ( Dayton Ohio)

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**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Tags:** vacation-travel\
**Created:** [April 8, 2025, 2:58am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-see-items-at-the-us-air-force-museum-dayton-ohio/1016769 "2025-04-08T02:58:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [April 8, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/must-see-items-at-the-us-air-force-museum-dayton-ohio/1016769/9 "2025-04-08T13:56:38Z")

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> [@JohnGalt](#):
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> There was a thread from back in 2003, mostly a Dopefest.

I went to one in [2001](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/o-h-i-o-o-h-i-o-wright-patterson-area/74875/38). I met up with @Ringo and @thinksnow.

> [@JohnGalt](#):
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> Has anyone been there lately?

Yea, was there just last week. It helps that my office is only a half a mile away, though. 😊

I love the cold war hangar and the (new) missile exhibit in the very back. The Air Force One planes are cool. And their [XB-70 Valkyrie](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-70_Valkyrie) is a sight to behold.

> [@JohnGalt](#):
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> Are the movies worthwhile? Are there transports or tours on site? It looks huge! I’d like to see some sites with suggested itineraries or tour plans.

I think you can get a tour guide. But most people don’t, and I personally wouldn’t bother. With only three hours, I would just roam around. Would also not recommend a movie, as it will just eat into those hours.

PM me. If I can swing it I’ll meet you there.

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