‘Innovation of Flight’ at Udvar-Hazy Museum
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‘Innovation of Flight’ at Udvar-Hazy Museum

A F-2 Stealth Bomber flies over the Steven Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum

A F-2 Stealth Bomber flies over the Steven Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum

— The Steven Udvar-Hazy Center National Air and Space museum hosted its

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Visitors at the Steven Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum get a first hand look at a C-17

annual “Innovation of Flight,” one of two events in which the museum attracts in excess of 15,000 visitors. Pilots were on hand to talk about the aircraft which were on display from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 17. Visitors were allowed to walk on the tarmac on the exterior of the museum grounds which connect to Dulles International Airport. Fairfax County Police department’s helicopter was one of many helicopters on display for guests. Two of the crowd

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A USMC Osprey helicopter

favorites were the F-16, and the C-17 which were on display for an up close personal experience for the guests. The C-17 (top) was left open so visitors could walk through and see firsthand how U.S. Military Service members are transported. The highlight of the day for many was seeing a B-2 Stealth Bomber (bottom) do two flyovers above the museum's grounds.