NASM at Dulles
While sitting here watching the Stanley Cup playoffs I'd thought I'd share some pics from my February trip to the NASM, Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. Always something new to see. For this trip it was the JRS-1 from Pearl Harbor, the HO 229 on the floor for display and the Sopwith Camel. If you ever get the chance, take the time to visit, as well as the NASM in downtown DC.
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david leigh-smith said on May 20, 2018
These are a stunning collection of photos, Gary, I really enjoyed every one of them. Thanks for sharing them.
Craig Abrahamson said on May 20, 2018
Pardon me while I turn green with envy...been to the Smithsonian Air & Space museum many years ago, but never to this one (I don't think it was even there then). Thanks very much for sharing your photos, my friend.
Paul Barber said on May 20, 2018
Envy is right Craig! Thanks for sharing Gary - greta photos of a fantastic collection of planes!
Robert Royes said on May 20, 2018
Great shots!
Michel Verschuere said on May 21, 2018
Thanks for posting Gary! They also seem to have the Zoukei Mura 1/32 model George made (@georgelj). I prefer his though, the details and finishing is much better! 🙂
gary sausmikat said on May 21, 2018
Michel. I had thought about George and his model when I was posting the photos. That and the Uhu next to it just need a bit of assembly. One of the great things about visiting this NASM is you can see the projects they have in restoration, like the Horten and others.
George Johnson said on May 21, 2018
Thanks, guys. The museum has expressed interest in my model so we'll see what happens. Wish me luck.
gary sausmikat said on May 21, 2018
Oh Man! Good luck! I really hope to see it there someday soon.
Michel Verschuere said on May 21, 2018
Good luck George. I guess they need some inspiration to restore theirs! 😉
Tom Bebout said on May 21, 2018
Lovely pics Gary, lots of eye candy. Never seen a JRS-1 before, wonder if it anyone ever made a kit representing it?
gary sausmikat said on May 21, 2018
Tom. The JRS-1 display is not the prettiest of displays but being that it's a Pearl Harbor survivor is pretty cool. Not sure about available kits.
Anthony Conway said on May 21, 2018
Great shots. Thanks for posting.
Jeff Bailey said on May 21, 2018
Great photos, Gary! Thanks for sharing them.
Jeff Carle said on May 24, 2018
The work done on restoration by the museum staff is absolutely amazing. I was priveledged to visit the old Silver Hill facility for a tour befor Udvar-Hazy was even started, and saw the beginnings of the restoration on the AR-234. The canopy glazing was completely opaque from exposure to the sun. I was stunned to see the completed aircraft years later in the condition it is in now! I was told a LOT of polishing was involved...
gary sausmikat said on May 24, 2018
I too had visited Silver Hill a few times way back when. Along with the Ar-234, in pieces laying on a table, the Enola Gay was another project I watched progress. Silver Hill was a great place to visit. Yes, the work is amazing, it would be an understatement to say...works of art.