Guided tour around the National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton OHIO - Part 1

[@hunterhalo2]

Each hangar could easily take a full day. Doing this museum in a single day was a whirlwind.

[@vernonparker5154]

I live an hour from this place and always come up once a year. Truly a treasure trove in our state

[@garywebb7481]

Being a volunteer at this museum for over 25 years now I am impressed with your tour and knowledge of all the aircraft. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting many of the flight and ground crews of many of the aircraft shown. As a volunteer I’ve had the privilege of setting in and climbing around many of the aircraft. Being a pilot myself, this was a rare and exciting privilege. Setting in the captains seat in Bocks Car the B29 that drop the atomic bomb on Nagasaki was very moving. Thank you for taking the time in making this tour for those who don’t get the chance to visit the museum themselves.

[@BigTrain175]

I had my initial orientation to be a volunteer at NMUSAF just yesterday. Looking forward to many hours helping guests at the museum.

[@albaneincowboy183]

My wife's uncle recently started volunteering there as well.

[@seagullsbtn]

Visiting the Museum is on my planned midwest trip this year. Fortunate enough to have been able to fly in a Liberator, an aircraft my Step Dad flew in during WW2.

[@Sillymuffin609]

He knows aircraft and reading wiki for details

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks Gary!

[@Shooter_ready556]

I live 45 minutes from the museum. I try to visit once or twice per year. It just doesn’t get old and I never realized just how rare some of the aircraft on display are

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Yes it’s worth researching before you visit as the “awe factor” is much bigger when you realise how special many of the displays are.

[@mytwocents7527]

I just started as a Gallery Volunteer at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. These artifacts are not the only treasures of the museum. The amount of knowledge of the experienced volunteers is even more valuable.

[@bobgehrls8538]

I met a guide that flew THAT wild weasel! it was great.

[@zoperxplex]

I don't think there is any nation that has done more to advance the science of aeronautics than the United States and visiting a site like the US Air Force Museum is like going through all the masterpieces of the Renaissance.

[@markrix]

Uhh yeah, the british got a few good ones in, radar cavities proxy fuses.. But english is a universal language, the internet, cell phones, coke cola, nuclear power, semiconductors, gps, all that nasa stuff, yeah man the list goes on... USA

[@bobuk5722]

Seem to remember that the British invented the jet engine, then gave the details to the US, in part due to their immense help during World War 2. Aviation, my friend, has been a multi-national effort. The French I believe had the first ballon flights ..... anyhow, this is one heck of a Museum, I'd have greatly enjoyed being able to visit in person but the video makes up for that. Thanks Paul.

[@E_Legal_Alien]

​@@bobuk5722The Wright Brothers.

[@GarryCollins-ec8yo]

As an American retired fighter pilot and electrical engineer I’ve got to say that many of the advances assumed to be American are actually founded on other country’s industries.

[@zoperxplex]

@@GarryCollins-ec8yo Many technological breakthroughs in the Twentieth Century are the product of a multitude of researchers and institutions. Technology has reached the point where it becomes next to impossible to arrive at the next step without a collective effort.

[@jamesh1641]

The Memphis Belle is displayed in a stunning way. Anyone ever reading this - go to Dayton. See this incredible museum.

[@__hjg__2123]

i only visited Dayton once... but one of the best memories ever is the day i spent walking around the NMUSAF

[@dugsdale]

Oh crap, there goes my week. Just discovered this series, and having been to the museum, it's going to be a must-watch. I budgeted one day for the actual museum, ended up spending THREE, and still didn't feel like I saw everything. thanks for posting, I'm strapping in for the full ride!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers! My f117 tour will be released tomorrow so keep an eye out for that :)

[@youtruckrek5121]

I grew up in Goldsboro NC at the end of the runway of SJAFB . I loved the F105 and then the F4, but nothing was better than being 300ft below the B52s as they landed. I am 66 now.

[@hoodoo2001]

I came outside a country store in East Texas about 1971 and I heard something and looked up and a B-52 flew incredibly low over my head. It filled the sky. It was gorgeous. They were flying low level practice missions back then I think out of Barksdale.

[@VinceBearinger]

It's been over 30 years since I've been to that museum. I'll have to take my ass back there next spring That was an outstanding video thank you for your time and expertise

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@tacticalmanatee]

I'm very glad you made this tour. I've always wanted to visit this museum but it's unlikely I'll ever be able to due to distance. This tour really is the next best thing to being there. Thank you.

[@Heisenberg618]

I'm so jealous. To be able to stand under the orbiter would be a religious experience for me. Watching it from your eyes gave me goosebumps. Thank you sir.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it. Now I'm working on the Museum of Flight video in Seattle! :)

[@jason1440]

I was blessed to live about 10 minutes from the museum. Spent a lot of time nerding out in there. My favorite is the cold war section.

[@markbuckley4152]

I agree Paul one of the greatest museums I have ever been to. Maybe I am biased because I live in Ohio lol!

[@keithammleter3824]

Paul made a minor (in the context of the video purpose) when he said the Norden measured the aircraft's ground speed and direction. actually it computed the instant at which the angle between the aircraft and target point was the correct angle to begin dropping bombs. In short, thee Norden is an angle measuring device - it did not measure or compute speed or direction. When correctly used, it causes the crew to fly (for a short time) in a direction that, allowing for wind, will overfly the target point; speed is immaterial. When the angle to the target is correct, bomb release is automatically begun.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Fair comment

[@Subgunman]

Been there many times since I lived an hour away. Dayton was my second home. Loved the displays they setup.

[@CharlieStickmanFilms]

Live about 10 minutes from here, go there all the time, such an amazing experience

[@davidcole333]

I loved seeing the F-4 Phantom, Scat XXVII of Col. Robin Olds, who was both a WWII ace and a Vietnam ace. For me, the trip to Dayton would be worth it just to see that one aircraft alone. This museum is an incomprehensible treasure trove of aviation and military history.

[@oisiaa]

NMUSAF is my favorite place on Earth. I very may well become a docent in the future when I retire.

[@briankorbelik2873]

I have visited the mueseum twice, some years ago, after my best friend and his wife moved from SoCal back to her hometown of Dayton, OH. It's a fantastic museum, And I very much enjoyed both visits. Both my best friend and I are/were aircraft buffs. I'd love to visit again. My parents were young during WW2 and the B-29, Bock's Car, that dropped the second atomic bomb on Nagasaki, was very special to see.

[@yougonnaeatthat9889]

I went through this museum as a kid back in the 70s, pretty awesome place then and im sure its gotten better. I hope to take my grandkids this summer.

[@paulhurst7748]

My great uncle flew a B24 during WW2. He flew on some of the nastiest missions of the bombing campaign in Europe. Including Ploiesti and Regensburg. He survived the war (which is amazing), only to die in a plane crash in the North Atlantic in 1947. Talk about irony.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

He was a brave man!

[@mrdddeeezzzweldor5039]

This is a well narrated tour of the Air Force Museum's aircraft and technologies. However, it is hard to represent the sheer scale of the planes and the feelings that you experience as you walk around, under and sometimes, through in the varied display settings. I spent one day trying my best to not hurry through the display and information panels but failed to adequately see the entire contents to my satisfaction. If I go again, it will be a full 2-day trip with breaks to allow some R&R between the many sections and feel justified to stop and read everything. I spent almost an hour in the missile room alone because there was a very interesting, expert talk going on there with full details give for each of them, including bonus information about manufacturers, problems and cold war realities.

[@ivangottapseudonym8849]

Thanks Paul, this is much easier on my old feet. Reminds me of when I was 12 and first visited this Museum

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Very welcome

[@beefgoat80]

Australians having to celebrate Christmas in the middle of summer sounds like a raw deal if you ask me. I move that the southern hemisphere gets to celebrate Christmas in June. Anyway, I can't wait to watch both videos. They'll give me a much needed respite from all of my in-laws asking me when the wife and I are going to have a kid (turns out a traditional Thai family isn't much different than any other "traditional" family).

[@keithammleter3824]

Us sensible Australians have pushed ''Christmas in July" for decades, having parties at that time. But our stupid government won't give us a holiday then, and the newspapers, radio & TV won't stop promoting Christmas in December.

[@LeewardStudios]

In the 70’s and early 80’s my father would take us on Saturdays in the winter. Back then we could get much closer and touch a lot of the displays. Fast forward and I take my kids whenever we are back in Ohio. You can see the whole complex in a full day but not truly appreciate it all.

[@jx2336]

I've been to this awesome museum many times, and you've done a remarkable job of showing/describing as much as possible in a very short time. It's easy to spend two days there and still not see everything. Well done.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stephenmcgeown]

This was an incredible production, Paul. I am sure this must have taken days and days of effort to bring it all together, including all the background research you had to do. Thank you so much!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@HaddaClu]

Paul thank you for making this and part 2. I actually live 4 hours away in Pittsburgh and visited the museum for the second time this last August. The first time was almost 20 years ago when you had to take a shuttle bus to see the x-planes and presidental planes; the missile hall was still under construction at the time as well.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You’re welcome!

[@jshepard152]

Missile gallery is incredible.

[@carzak]

I'm so glad to have these videos about this museum. This must be the most comprehensive military aircraft museum in the world, and I was just in awe the entire time. I was only able to spend about 3 1/2 hours there though, and that's nowhere near enough time to really see it all. It's nice to be able to see some things I missed and learn more about the ones I did see. And while so many aircraft there had a fascinating place in history, the gravity of standing next to the plane that dropped "the bomb" on Japan and the emotions I felt was something I won't forget.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Cheers! Glad you enjoyed it. Now I'm working on the Museum of Flight video in Seattle! :)

[@davidroman1654]

We were able to spend an afternoon here in 2016. Now I can add your videos to my still photos. You need about a full week to really get to see everything, and even then probably will miss a lot. Thanks for posting the video.

[@joestephan1111]

A friend of mine twice worked under contract in Berlin as an engine designer. He said they tried an early form of "fly by wire" on the FW-190.

[@josephnason8770]

Went to this museum in May of 22 after decades of intending to. Spent several hours there. Needed to be several days. Randomly met Paul at the air and space museum downtown DC several months ago. He informed me about it's much better "annex" at Dulles airport and wow was he correct. The downtown DC museum should be named Star Wars Science Fiction Museum. Recommend not wasting your time there. But do take pains to get to Dayton for the air force display. Then Pensacola for the smaller but still mind blowing US Navy museum.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Nice to hear from you again! Yes the museum in the mall was disappointing with half of it closed for renos. I don't know why it takes so long!? I'm glad we met and I told you about the dulles museum as it's incredible out there! Yes the US navy museum is high on my list now.

[@mikenyc1501]

I was stationed there around 2000, and used to head over to the museum every few months. Great place to visit.

[@marktadlock5428]

This great, I didn't even know there was such a museum in Dayton Ohio..

[@edshedosky4756]

Went there many years ago. The XB70 and B52 were outside and they used the original hangers to keep many aircraft now inside the new buildings. I'm gonna go back because of your videos. Thanks for all your knowledge. 👍✌️

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You’re welcome!

[@brucefrye8799]

I've been through this museum many times. My uncle lives just outside of here in Xzena Ohio

[@markwng]

Struth, there is material for a years worth of videos in this first part of the tour.

[@markmark1osufan35]

I live about 20 minutes from the museum. I appreciate these abbreviated and highlighted tours of yours because there is SO MUCH there, it makes your head spin. I wish I knew you were here, I would’ve invited you out for a really good meal. I would’ve taken you to the Pine Club for a good steak.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@david066666666]

Hopefully I’ll visit this museum the very next year, I’ve become a mechanical engineer because of the SR-71 and B-29

[@budrohammbone2806]

Very Well Done ! Your level of detail was perfect for this presentation. Part II coming up.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Awesome, thank you!

[@Gburnsfire]

Thank you for sharing. I plan on visiting this museum next month.

[@TheHobartAviationFan]

Great video, this Musuem looks incredible!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

It really is!

[@WilliamWeber-e1m]

I worked at the museum and I have things on display there also. Great to see it again. You did make one mis-identification. You called the P-39 Aircobra an Aircomet. The P-59 was the Aircomet and a later jet aircraft. William

[@jaycarlson927]

Thank you for the research and tying the aircraft together in historical order.

[@wgoconnor33]

Brings back memories I have visited the museum it’s incredible

[@rael5469]

2:05 Selfridge ANGB is named after him and I believe that every Air Force base has a street named after Lt Selfridge.

[@ghosthuntingrhodeisland]

Blown away by the knowledgable tour. I really appreciate this as im getting older and have medical problems which prevent me from visiting all of these great museums. I also appreciate the sharing of these, as most younger folks seem to have less interest in history than those geezers like me… and they should take pride in their heritage and give them access to places and things which they would not ordinarily have access to…

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TheNatestEver]

I am 30 minutes south of this museum and have spent many of days visiting there taking in the sights and smells. You did a remarkable job giving me a tour which is condensed so nicely that I’ve learned something in spite of visiting it so many times. My next trip will be even more special with this knowledge, thank you sir 🙌🏻

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@walter2990]

It's always a joy to be taken on a tour of any and all aviation museums, especially the ones that I haven't been to! Thank you, my British friend! Sorry, Australian. My bad.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Australian* 😂

[@walter2990]

@PaulStewartAviation Sorry for being an Ugly American. I hope that I'm able to visit Australia, before I pass away!

[@johnshields6852]

10 years old in 1970 my uncle was home on leave for Christmas, he was piloting the F4 phantom in Vietnam, I was in awe, I had so many questions but he didn't seem to talk about it, I could only imagine. Godbless America🇺🇸

[@Mtlmshr]

I must say that they sure put a bunch of thought into each display! Many if not most museums simply put the aircraft with some type of shiny paint job to show a certain era or theme but they went all out at this museum to put each aircraft in context with all the people and bits & bobs!

[@c1ph3rpunk]

Grew up outside Dayton, used to go there all the time, at least once a month. Was presented my Eagle Scout there as well in 1984, they used to hold Eagle Court of Honors there a couple times a year, wonder if they still do it. Such a great place to go, and free on top of it. If you’re in the area, go see Carillon Park, neat one as well.

[@jims4539]

Just watched - Thank you. Live in Ohio and have visited the AFM several times.

[@cshubs]

I haven't been there in decades but I love that place!

[@jameslalumandier9797]

Great video with short concise descriptions of each aircraft featured. Makes me want this place on my short list of "must see" museums.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@fxsrider]

I have been to this museum and this video rocks!!

[@wesleyhitchcock4414]

I grew up in the museum. My Dad was in the Air Force and the Civil Service and retired in 1987 but in the early 60s, all the kids in my family used to run around there as if it was our personal playground. Tge remainder of my family still lives in the area. The last time i visited was in the summer of 2018. But it sure was special when your a kid

[@jimburg621]

This museum, you could spend a week and not see it all, an amazing place.

[@junuhrandolph9732]

So happy to see how beautiful the Memphis Belle turned out. I saw the aircraft when it was on display at Mud Island in Memphis TN. Unfortunately it was not being cared for and in rough shape. Thanks to all the volunteers helping to make this museum world class. Thank you for making this video tour 👍Great job

[@vlat]

bucket list item for me!

[@Mtlmshr]

May I suggest to never apologize for the lighting inside where you are filming! If someone complains then let them go there themselves to look at these displays! I greatly appreciate you taking the time to show us all this fabulous museum and all its artifacts, it’s very much appreciated and all the effort and time it takes to make such a video!

[@harrisonc985]

I love this museum! go whenever i can even though i live 600 miles away. its so comprehensive. it literally covers the entire history of the development of flight and there is no where else on earth co taining so many record breaking aircraft.

[@toddwood5190]

Great video. I’m surprised how many of those aircraft I’ve never heard of.

[@dietrichfielding5972]

Have to say you did a lot better job then the last KZbinr did, that I watched ,showed a lot more of the museum.

[@JamesG68]

Thank you for the video. It was very enlightening and visiting the museum is definitely on my bucket list.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Tube_America]

Quit complaining about the lighting! You did a fantastic job! Nicely done!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks!

[@larrycooper9487]

Small correction: The P-39 is called the “Airacobra.”

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Ops my mistake, that's what I was meant to say.

[@techienate]

Ironically, this is my favorite CAS plane in War Thunder. It's kinda sad that it didn't see more success in real life. I think the cannon and engine setup is super cool.

[@nigelluck8085]

Excellent video thank you. I doubt I will ever get to this place and now I feel like I have been there. Thanks again

[@Rods67]

Great narration! The extensive research is greatly appreciated.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank you kindly!

[@ellsworthweaverjr2195]

Your tour of the museum is FANTASTIC!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it! My museum of flight tour is coming in a few weeks

[@ellsworthweaverjr2195]

I can't sleep! I'm watching all of the other tours you've posted on KZbin! Again, thank you!!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

haha thanks @@ellsworthweaverjr2195 please keep watching and commenting :)

[@Charles53412]

What I think is cool, is that my family brought you the Aviation we enjoy today! My cousins on my father's side of the family are the Wright Brothers and my cousin on my mother's side of the family is Gen. William Billy Mitchell who is the Father of the Air Force. This made for some very cool oral reports growing up as a kid! One brought us the ability to fly and the other showed us the proper way to use it. Mitchell even predicted the use of Airliners before one was ever thought about. So I can honestly say Aviation runs deep in my family!

[@JessPeters-qg1bn]

Wonderful tour. I have always wanted to go there but never had an opportunity. Im sure there are many like me.

[@andrewb325]

Great video. I hope to visit the museum some day.

[@WebManNo1]

Fantastic video, watched the whole thing.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@trashpanda314]

That Huey exhibit was amazing! They really did the aircraft justice with that.

[@stringstroker2227]

Thank you for posting! I am planning a trip to this museum and this serves as a great primer. Cheers!

[@elizabethboriszek9462]

Been there and loved it. Absolutely awsom.

[@thefrecklepuny]

With a sore leg due to muscle damage after a fall over Christmas, this video is a welcome distraction.

[@BarryHope-bj5um]

I have been to the museum soo many times, my kids say I could lead the tour. My high school band played for the opening of the museum. Did you know the B-36 had to be put in the building before it could be finished. The wingtips are 6ft from away the walls.

[@jimfinlaw4537]

Just wanted to say this video production was truly a massive undertaking. Certainly appreciate all the efforts you put forth in making a excellent museum tour video informative and entertaining. Great job!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Much appreciated!

[@jimw1615]

Glad to hear at the end of this video that you are going to cover "Presidential Aircraft". I look forward to seeing SAM 26000. I have a model of that exact same aircraft and its connection to President Kennedy's last flight in it. Thank you for a fantastic educational tour of the aircraft covered in this video.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

My part 2 video is on my channel :)

[@zackaryshipard8572]

Best video yet😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you think so!

[@ginog5037]

Fantastic video, Paul!! Can't wait to visit this national treasure of aviation again. Along with 2 of the best amusement parks on the planet Kings Island and Cedar Point.

[@stephensolito7357]

I love the airplane from the wars. I love Navigation

[@DSToNe19and83]

I really enjoyed thanks! Definitely on my list of museums to check out! 🍻

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You’re welcome!

[@tonyduff-forbes5748]

Thank you, fantastic video! Just like being there!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@davidbarton9778]

Thank you for the great video! I live near the McMinnville museum ("Spruce Goose") and cant wait to visit Dayton and D.C.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You're very welcome

[@eastwest1362]

Congrats and thanks Paul - very professional and infectous enthusiasm.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank you kindly!

[@garedog1181]

Excellent video, very informative and beautifully shot. Love the history of flight and weapons systems. Thanks 😊

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You’re welcome! I hope you saw the Part 2z

[@Greg_call]

On my bucket list!!!❤

[@jshepard152]

I first went to the Air Force Museum in 2020, and I've been every year since. Each time I've spent at least two days there. Despite that, I'm sure there's still a lot there that I've missed and I look forward to going back. In my opinion, this is one of the finest aviation museums in the world, not just in the US. Best of all, it is 100% free. If you've not been and you're able to get to Dayton, reserve 1-2 days and go see it. It's well worth your time. If you have an interest in spaceflight, the Armstrong Air & Space Museum is only about an hour up the road in Wapakoneta, Ohio. That museum is also excellent. They have on display the Gemini 8 spacecraft that Neil Armstrong commanded for NASA in 1966.

[@mikefm4]

This is honestly your more amazing video series. The amount of research and narration is just awesome. You put work in and it shows. And kudos for the steady smooth camera work!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thanks! I'm working on a Mig-29 video as we speak, and the museum of flight soon (it'll take longer as it'll be about 70 mins!!)

[@OldmanGamerYT]

Great video! What an amazing place! Years ago, my brother and I visited the Air Force museum, and it was a lot of fun! There's so much history there! We live in Ohio, and it was still a four hour drive - but totally worth it! LOL! This video brings back memories! Thanks for sharing!

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@erickenyon4457]

Brilliant video, very informative and interesting.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@miatatommy2000]

Awesome 😊! Thank you 😘;

[@PaulStewartAviation]

You're welcome 😊

[@Fat_Cat_747]

Oh bucket list ! bucket list !

[@lduke13]

I've visited the museum twice and plan to go a few more times. Always something to learn. This was an exceptional tour and narration of one of the finest museums anywhere.

[@danmathers141]

A very good production. I am very happy with it. Thank you.

[@PaulStewartAviation]

Thank you very much!