Seeing a space shuttle was definitely a highlight of the trip. This is the Space Shuttle Enterprise, and it hasn't actually been to space. It was used for tests on the ground and in the atmosphere. Check out how big it is. We read in a recent National Geographic that now that the space shuttle program has come to an end that the Smithsonian will house the Space Shuttle Discovery.
The SR-71 is also huge.
A Huey medical helicopter from the Vietnam and Korean Wars.
Beckett enjoyed this museum. He especially liked the helicopters and the little model planes. He kept saying "another plane, more planes." The museum has an upper walkway that allows visitors to look down on the planes displayed on the floor and get eye level with the suspended planes. You can see the supersonic Concord in the background.
The museum also has an observation tower where you can see some really nice views and watch the planes land at the Dulles Airport. This was also a highlight for Beckett.
2 comments:
That is awesome. Your family always finds amazing places near your home to explore.
I bet he loved it so much! It looks like a pretty cool place!
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