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Aircraft observer badge owned by Fenton B. Sands

Manufactured by:
American Emblem Company, American  Search this
Issued by:
United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this
Owned by:
Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this
Subject of:
Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 7/8 × 3 3/16 × 1/2 in. (2.2 × 8.1 × 1.3 cm)
Type:
insignias
Place made:
Utica, Oneida County, New York, United States, North and Central America
Date:
1942-1945
Topic:
African American  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Military  Search this
Tuskegee Airmen  Search this
World War II  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family
Object number:
2014.7.14
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58f78df0c-6b05-4bb2-a215-c525f896d445
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.14
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Bombadier wings owned by Fenton B. Sands

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Issued by:
United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this
Owned by:
Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this
Subject of:
Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this
Medium:
metal
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 1 × 3 1/16 × 5/16 in. (2.5 × 7.8 × 0.8 cm)
Type:
insignias
Date:
1942-1945
Topic:
African American  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Military  Search this
Tuskegee Airmen  Search this
World War II  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family
Object number:
2014.7.15
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd58fcd242a-53b2-4395-85e4-e8313de3332b
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.15
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Navigator wings owned by Fenton B. Sands

Manufactured by:
Unidentified  Search this
Issued by:
United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this
Owned by:
Dr. Fenton B. Sands, American, 1918 - 1998  Search this
Subject of:
Tuskegee Airmen, 1941 - 1946  Search this
Medium:
sterling silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 13/16 × 3 1/16 × 5/16 in. (2.1 × 7.8 × 0.8 cm)
Type:
insignias
Date:
1942-1945
Topic:
African American  Search this
Aeronautics  Search this
Military  Search this
Tuskegee Airmen  Search this
World War II  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of the Sands Family
Object number:
2014.7.16
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Exhibition:
Double Victory: The African American Military Experience
On View:
NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Community/Third Floor, 3 053
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57628b11a-4e76-40c6-8a0a-b7972b56d344
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.7.16
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Seal of the United States Air Force owned by Gen. Colin Powell

Created by:
United States Armed Forces, American, founded 1775  Search this
Subject of:
United States Air Force, American, founded 1947  Search this
Owned by:
General Colin L. Powell, American, 1937 - 2021  Search this
Medium:
enamel on metal
Type:
seals
Place depicted:
United States, North and Central America
Date:
1989-1993
Topic:
African American  Search this
Government  Search this
Military  Search this
Ornamentation  Search this
U.S. History, 1969-2001  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Alma J. Powell
Object number:
A2022.101.1.2.5
Restrictions & Rights:
No known copyright restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
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National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Awards, Medals, and Insignia
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5890449d8-c272-4df3-8669-98502cd533f6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_A2022.101.1.2.5
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Del Sol Quartet: Angel Island Oratorio for Voices and String Quartet

Creator:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2023-07-04T01:06:12.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Art, Asian  Search this
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FreerSackler
Data Source:
Freer Gallery of Art and Arthur M. Sackler Gallery
YouTube Channel:
FreerSackler
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_MS-WhUjmg9k

The Best Office View in the World: Major Jason Markzon, Thunderbirds

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2022-01-31T20:00:01.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_1sxib5uE15g

Pulling G's with the United States Air Force Thunderbird - Smithsonian Science Starter

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2020-06-07T14:30:01.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_3wHfvUmO6oE

The F-117 Nighthawk

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-03-05T14:00:50.000Z
YouTube Category:
People & Blogs  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_5FL80XK45AQ

Col. Kristin Goodwin: B-2 and B-52 Bombers, Airmen, and Attitude

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-04-18T15:42:08.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_61ZtiASsz00

Views from the Cockpit of the F-35

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2016-11-02T16:07:58.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_BmPAUdVNmXE

The B-2 Spirit

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-03-05T14:07:54.000Z
YouTube Category:
People & Blogs  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_H90J_YZT6js

Through the Glass Ceiling to the Stars: A Conversation with Astronaut Eileen Collins

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2022-09-02T18:05:16.000Z
YouTube Category:
Entertainment  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_I7Ah-9K8qgo

Eileen Collins on Piloting: My Path

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2024-03-14T18:57:46.000Z
YouTube Category:
Science & Technology  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_P1iA98oMFgg

The Science of G-Forces with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds!

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
Conversations and talks
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2019-10-08T19:05:47.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt__au9eyQ_iUE

Great Men of 1945

Artist:
Dr. Pierre de la Fontaine  Search this
Sitter:
Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle, 1890 - 1970  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh, 4 Feb 1902 - 26 Aug 1974  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle, 15 Dec 1896 - 27 Sep 1993  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1887 - 1976  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, 30 Nov 1874 - 24 Jan 1965  Search this
Chester William Nimitz, 24 Feb 1885 - 20 Feb 1966  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower, 14 Oct 1890 - 28 Mar 1969  Search this
George VI, King of the United Kingdom, 1895 - 1952  Search this
Douglas MacArthur, 26 Jan 1880 - 5 Apr 1964  Search this
Medium:
Oil
Dimensions:
105.4 x 120.7cm (41 1/2 x 47 1/2")
Type:
Painting
Date:
mid 20th century
Topic:
Exterior  Search this
Architecture\Building  Search this
Vehicle\Airplane  Search this
Chester William Nimitz: Male  Search this
Chester William Nimitz: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\University trustee  Search this
Chester William Nimitz: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\Admiral  Search this
Chester William Nimitz: Politics and Government\Diplomat\Ambassador\United Nations  Search this
Chester William Nimitz: Military and Intelligence\Navy\Officer\World War II  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Male  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Science and Technology\Aviator  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\Air Force pilot  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\General  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Presidential Medal of Freedom  Search this
Gen. James Harold Doolittle: Medal of Honor  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Male  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Science and Technology\Scientist  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Brigadier General  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Literature\Writer\Novelist  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Science and Technology\Inventor  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Science and Technology\Aviator  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Society and Social Change\Reformer\Activist\Peace activist  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Pulitzer Prize  Search this
Charles Augustus Lindbergh: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Male  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\British Army  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Rulers and Aristocracy\Aristocrat\Viscount  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\World War II  Search this
Bernard Law Montgomery: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\Field Marshal  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Male  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Literature\Writer  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Education and Scholarship\Administrator\University administrator\University president  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Politics and Government\President of US  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Politics and Government\Chief of Staff  Search this
Dwight David Eisenhower: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\World War II  Search this
Douglas MacArthur: Male  Search this
Douglas MacArthur: Military and Intelligence\Army\Officer\General  Search this
Douglas MacArthur: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Male  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Literature\Writer  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\Prime Minister\Great Britain  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Nobel Prize  Search this
Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill: Congressional Gold Medal  Search this
Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle: Male  Search this
Charles Andre Joseph Marie de Gaulle: Politics and Government\Foreign leader\President\France  Search this
George VI, King of the United Kingdom: Male  Search this
George VI, King of the United Kingdom: Rulers and Aristocracy\King\United Kingdom  Search this
George VI, King of the United Kingdom: Rulers and Aristocracy\Emperor\Emperor of India  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
Owner: Dwight D. Eisenhower Library-Museum
Object number:
57-400
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Catalog of American Portraits
Data Source:
Catalog of American Portraits
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4c62ae38f-9db7-4c36-8067-439b213fc1e6
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_57-400

Bell H-13J

Manufacturer:
Bell Helicopter Corporation  Search this
Dimensions:
Rotor Diameter: 11.3 m (37 ft 2 in)
Length: 9.9 m (32 ft 5 in)
Height: 2.8 m (9 ft 4 in)
Weights: Empty, 862 kg (1,900 lb)
Gross, 1,293 kg (2,850 lb)
Type:
CRAFT-Rotary Wing
Country of Origin:
United States of America
Credit Line:
Transferred from the United States Air Force, Headquarters
Inventory Number:
A19690013000
Restrictions & Rights:
CC0
See more items in:
National Air and Space Museum Collection
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv96c156473-c5a6-4ada-9a27-995810de1a8c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19690013000
Online Media:

GPS Modernization

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2013-07-26T14:44:27.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_4BHPOuwaPOw

United States Air Force Thunderbirds Maj. Jason Markzon - Middle School Minute

Creator:
National Air and Space Museum  Search this
Type:
YouTube Videos
Uploaded:
2021-05-09T12:00:04.000Z
YouTube Category:
Education  Search this
Topic:
Aeronautics;Flight;Space Sciences  Search this
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airandspace
Data Source:
National Air and Space Museum
YouTube Channel:
airandspace
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:yt_8nuuAPR88Nw

General Hap Arnold

Artist:
Yousuf Karsh, 23 Dec 1908 - 13 Jul 2002  Search this
Sitter:
Henry Harley Arnold, 25 Jun 1886 - 15 Jan 1950  Search this
Medium:
Gelatin silver print
Dimensions:
Image: 27.8 x 21.6 cm (10 15/16 x 8 1/2")
Sheet: 35.3 x 27.5 cm (13 7/8 x 10 13/16")
Mount: 40.6 x 33 cm (16 x 13")
Type:
Photograph
Date:
1944
Topic:
Artwork  Search this
Henry Harley Arnold: Male  Search this
Henry Harley Arnold: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\Air Force pilot  Search this
Henry Harley Arnold: Military and Intelligence\Air Force\Officer\General  Search this
Portrait  Search this
Credit Line:
National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution; gift of Estrellita Karsh in memory of Yousuf Karsh
Object number:
NPG.2012.77.6
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
Copyright:
© Estate of Yousuf Karsh
See more items in:
National Portrait Gallery Collection
Location:
Currently not on view
Data Source:
National Portrait Gallery
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/sm4035e0e20-7f33-4f9b-b62c-030189abaa4c
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:npg_NPG.2012.77.6

Arrow

Donor Name:
United States Air Force  Search this
Culture:
Negrito  Search this
Object Type:
Arrow
Place:
Philippines
Accession Date:
31 Jul 1953
Topic:
Ethnology  Search this
Accession Number:
199074
USNM Number:
E391859-0
See more items in:
Anthropology
Data Source:
NMNH - Anthropology Dept.
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/397146a97-5540-414c-99dd-d228ac67a251
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnhanthropology_8422205
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