Greene County News
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE — The National Museum of the United States Air Force is inviting the community to get a first-hand look at the aircraft restoration process during the Behind the Scenes Tours.
Registration for tours through December 2016 is now open. These free tours take place every 12:15-3 p.m. Fridays (some exceptions.) Space is limited, so advanced registration is required.
During the tours, members of the public are guided through the museum’s restoration hangars located on the historic Wright Field flight line in Area B of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, about one mile from the main museum building. Visitors will see a variety of aircraft in several stages of the restoration process, including the famous World War II bomber, B-17F Memphis Belle.
Interested individuals can register by calling 937-656-9436 or submitting an online form at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/GroupsandTours.aspx. Registered participants should meet in the museum’s Carney Auditorium between 11:30-11:45 a.m. Group reservations will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Participants must be at least 12 years old, and an adult must accompany those under 18. A government-issued photo ID (i.e. driver’s license) is required of all individuals 18 and over. All foreign visitors must present an original passport (NEXUS cards and foreign enhanced driver’s licenses are not authorized at this time). The museum will provide bus transportation to the hangars.
For security reasons, all bags are subject to search upon entry to the museum, and backpacks, packages and large camera cases are not permitted on the shuttle bus. Bag checks may be conducted while en route to the restoration hangar.
