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Weathering the Storm
Dec 1941 to Feb 1943

June 7, 2020
Previous Next Weathering the Storm – December 1941 to February 1943 This gallery examines America’s entry into the war and the role of airpower in the struggle to confront enemy advances in both the Pacific and European theaters.  Visitors learn about the superiority of Japanese and German aviation…

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Striking Back
Feb 1943 to Jun 1944

June 6, 2020
Previous Next Striking Back – February 1943 to June 1944 This gallery explores the evolution of American and Allied airpower during the critical period from early 1943 through the spring of 1944 as the Allies went on the offensive against Germany, Italy and Japan.  Visitors learn about the…

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Controlling the Skies
Jun 1944 to Sep 1945

June 5, 2020
Previous Next Controlling the Skies – June 1944 to September 1945 This gallery examines the last stage of the war as the build-up of American airpower led to Allied dominance in the skies over Europe and the Pacific.  Visitors will learn how advancements in aviation technology and production…

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Future Exhibits

June 1, 2020
Homefront – Mobilization of American Airpower This gallery is under development and will appear in a future phase of the museum. It will tell the story of America’s preparations for war in the aviation age, including long-term strategic planning, development of new aircraft and related technologies,…

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Events

History Presentation
Operation Downfall—The Planned Invasion of Japan
A History Presentation and F7F Tigercat Flight Demonstration
Saturday, September 3
Museum Opens at 8am Presentation Starts at 9:30am


The National Museum of World War II Aviation
will be closed September 22-27
for the Pikes Peak Regional Air Show