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Charter Bus to National Museum of the US Air Force
The world's oldest and largest military aviation museum is free — hangar after hangar at Wright-Patterson: the WWII gallery's B-17 'Shoo Shoo Baby' and B-29 'Bockscar', presidential aircraft including JFK's Air Force One (you can walk through), the Cold War gallery's B-36, and space capsules from Mercury to Apollo. Groups can spend a whole day and not finish.
1100 Spaatz St, Dayton, OH 45433 The must-do — world's largest military aviation museum, free.
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Suggested time
4–6 hours
Best time
Weekdays; arrive at opening for the quiet galleries
Official website
www.nationalmuseum.af.mil ↗Must-see spots
- Free entry
- JFK's Air Force One
- Bockscar B-29
- Space capsules
Suggested itinerary · Aviation deep-dive
Know before you go
- Walk through JFK's Air Force One — the actual SAM 26000 presidential jet.
- Bockscar — the B-29 that dropped the Nagasaki bomb.
- Mercury, Gemini and Apollo capsules in the space gallery.
Tips for group trips
- Completely free — even the tours; group visits of 10+ should register ahead.
- Coach drop at the main entrance circle; huge free parking.
- Plan a full day or pick two galleries — the presidential hangar is the must.
Frequently asked questions
Really free?
Yes — admission, parking, even the building tours are free.
Bus access?
Coach drop at the main entrance circle — it was built for tour buses.
How long?
Minimum half a day; full day for aviation fans.
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