Air Force One Aviation Collection In Dayton Ohio Air Force Museum

The National Museum Of The United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio has the world’s most extensive collection of former Air For One aircraft. A while ago, the museum affectionately known as the Air Force Museum, added a LEED Certified fourth building to its collection. This building houses various space-related exhibits, newer aircraft, and several of the aforementioned Air Force One airplanes.

The most famous Air Force One is the Boeing VC-137C SAM 26000 is the “JFK Air Force One” and is on display. When John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, his plane was modified to be able to fit a casket in the cabin. You can walk through this plane and several others. Pro tip: This plane has plexiglass on each side of the aisle, so it can feel claustrophobic if there is a crowd. The other walk-on places are also this way but don’t feel as cramped.

The cabins of the walk-through exhibits are blocked off with plexiglass to keep them clean and intact. Due to this, anyone with claustrophobia or a large physical presence may not want to enter. The museum is fully A.D.A. compliant and accessible. Aircraft are not. I am for hire as an aviation photographer.

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