The National Museum of the United States Air Force has a large portion of its collection, including many aircraft, in secure storage areas at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base that are not generally accessible to the public. About 10% of the total collection is on public display. Restoration Division: The museum's Restoration Division works on aircraft in these hangars, but regularly scheduled public or "behind the scenes" tours of the Restoration Hangar are not currently offered. More than 350 ai

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force's history, heritage and traditions, as well as today's mission to fly, fight and win... in Air, Space and Cyberspace to a global audience through engaging exhibits, educational outreach, special programs, and the stewardship of the national historic collection. These statutory duties delegated by the Secretary of the Air Force are accomplished on behalf of the American people. We are