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ON THE RADAR Spring 2019 World's largest military aviation museum 75th Anniversary of D-Day Commemoration Activities The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force will commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day with two separate days full of events, as well as a temporary augmented reality (AR) exhibit. D-Day: Freedom From Above In honor of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, the Air Force Museum Foundation will open a new, fully interactive augmented reality (AR) experience focusing on the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions and their missions during D-Day. Demonstration Video This limited-time exhibit utilizes the innovative "HistoPad," designed by the French company Histovery. The HistoPad is an interactive tablet which immerses the visitor in the history of Sainte-Mère-Église, France, during the Occupation and the summer of 1944. Through spectacular scientifically- and historically-validated 360° recreations, museum visitors will travel in time to understand the key moments of this decisive battle for the success of D-Day. The D-Day: Freedom From Above exhibit, located in Building 2, will take approximately 40 minutes to tour. Cost $5 per tablet. Click here for an information packet about the exhibit. Monday, May 13, 2019 Commemoration activities will include a paratrooper jump, D-Day films and the opening of the temporary AR exhibit which will remain open through the end of the year.  Thursday, June 6, 2019 Marking the 75th Anniversary of D-Day, commemoration activities will include a flyover, wreath laying, living history re-enactors, WWII-era vehicles, collection displays and D-Day films. _______________________________________________________ New Art Exhibit opening May 10   NALF Fentress Arrivalby Doug Rowe The American Society of Aviation Artists will have their 33rd Annual International Aerospace Art Exhibition on display at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force May 10, 2019 - Oct. 31, 2019. Artists featured in the exhibit will be available to meet-and-greet the public on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. _________________________________________________________ British Invasion Concert May 11   USAF Band of Flight The U.S. Air Force Band of Flight will perform a free concert at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force on May 11 at 7:30 p.m.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Come hear the iconic British rock bands such as the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Queen, The Who and the Rolling Stones. The Air Force Band of Flight will perform such songs as Blackbird, Lady Madonna, Tumblin' Dice, Satisfaction, Good Times Bad Times, Under Pressure and Won't Get Fooled Again. There will be no tickets issued for this concert so come early.          _________________________________________________ 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing Help us commemorate the 50th anniversary of  Apollo 11 - the first time humans set foot on the moon. Space Suit Exhibit: Opening in June 2019 Family Day: Saturday, July 20, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. "Apollo 11: First Steps 2D" movie showing  throughout summer 2019.          _________________________________________________ Upcoming Family Days Armed Forces Day and  International Museum Day May 18, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate Armed Forces Day and International Museum Day with several hands-on activities. Play Ball June 15, 2019, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of summer by learning about the science behind sports activities. __________________________________________________________ Non-profit organization that raises funds and awareness to support the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force mission Summer Film Schedule Starting May 25, the Air Force Museum Theatre will be adding a 5 p.m. show to the daily film lineup.  PLUS, new to the lineup is the film "Apollo 11: First Steps." 11AM: APOLLO 11: FIRST STEPS 2D 12PM: D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944 3D 1PM: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 3D 2PM: APOLLO 11: FIRST STEPS 2D 3PM: FIGHTER PILOT 3D 4PM: D-DAY: NORMANDY 1944 3D 5PM: AIRCRAFT CARRIERS 3D     Click here for tickets Hollywood Film Series      Click here for tickets Living History Series      __________________________________________________________ June 6 - 6:30 p.m. $10 - General Admission $8 - Members Click here for tickets  __________________________________________________________ July 19 - 6:30 p.m. $15 - General Admission $12 - Members Click here for tickets Air Force Museum Store    C-47A Skytrain (Olive) Display Model This handcarved C-47 Skytrain display model is 1/72 scale with a Wing Span of 16 inches and a Length of 11 inches. The C-47 Skytrain is a military transport based on and developed from the DC-3 and was used extensively in World War II. It was manufactured by Douglas Aircraft Company. Price: $185.95 D-Day 75th Anniversary T-Shirt D-Day 75th Anniversary T-shirt featuring the C-47 Skytrain, available in olive green. Price: $17.99-$21.95 WWII Cricket Clicker This is a replica of a brass clicker commonly referred to as a cricket, which was used during Operation Overlord on D-Day. Paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division were issued this clicker to make it easier to determine friend from foe in areas with limited visibility and for other communication. Price: $10.99 D-Day Letter Magnet This magnet features a reproduction of an actual envelope sent between two family members during World War II. One can see the ink stamps about buying war bonds and other marks from the time period on the envelope, along with an image from WWII. A 3.5 inch by 3 inch magnet showing an envelope and photo to commemorate D-Day. Price: $5.99 World War II Monopoly Game Wheel and deal World War II events such as Pearl Harbor, D-Day Normandy and Battle of the Bulge in an effort to own these momentous pieces of history. Build, support and rally the troops as you establish Camps and Headquarters on your way to victory!  Includes 6 custom tokens: B-17 Bomber, Boot, Cathedral Radio, LCVP, Sherman Tank, American Helmet.  AGES 8+ Price: $59.95 World War II Aircraft 1000 Piece Puzzle Eurographics puzzles are made in the USA from the highest quality and thickest blue cardboard - pieces have a nice matte finish which makes them easy to see and handle. Builds small motor skills, picture recognition, and task completion. Features B-17 Flying Fortress, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, Focke-Wulf FW 190, and many more.  1000 Pieces. Price: $23.95 P-38 Embroidered Hat A cotton hat with velcro rear closure, featuring the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. The P-38 was used for everything from reconnaissance to dive bombing. The P-38 was widely used by the U.S. Army Air Forces up until the P-51D Mustang became more plentiful. Price: $21.95   The Air Force Museum Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) private, non-profit corporation. It is not part of the Department of Defense or any of its components, and has no governmental status. 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