Category Archives: Museums

A Day at Patriot’s Point

Posted on February 20, 2017 by atcDave

I’m just back home after a week long vacation to Charleston, SC.  My wife would probably go on about the architecture, the awesome food or the perfect weather we had.  But we all know the real point is military history! … Continue reading →

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Another Day at The Museum of the United States Air Force

Posted on September 1, 2016 by atcDave

I last visited the US Air Force Museum two years ago and wrote about it here.  This is a place I could enjoy quite often, so when they provided the excuse of opening a new building this summer I had … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Museum of the United States Air Force

Posted on August 9, 2014 by atcDave

As my summer staycation continues, I enjoyed a day at the Air Force Museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. At over three hours from home, this was a longer day trip than I normally do.  But with … Continue reading →

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A Day at The Henry Ford

Posted on August 6, 2014 by atcDave

Well, the Museum anyway…. “The Henry Ford” is several linked attractions, the Museum and Greenfield Village being the biggest, and located right next to each other.  But today, was all about the Museum for me.   So let me share … Continue reading →

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A Day at the Air Zoo

Posted on July 5, 2014 by atcDave

This last week I had the opportunity to spend most of the day at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo with my 13 year old nephew. This is the sort of day that can be enjoyed by different generations pretty easily.

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Lockheed P-38J Lightning

Posted on June 19, 2014 by atcDave

My one project during my long break from 2010-2013 was a museum restoration project.  This was originally an r/c aircraft that was totaled in a flying accident.  The Yankee Air Museum bought the wreckage to restore for static display. After the jump … Continue reading →

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