Museum breaks ground on new fourth building

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Museum breaks ground on new fourth building

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force broke ground June 3 on a new $35.4 million building that will house aircraft from the museum's Presidential, Research & Development and Global Reach collection, as well as a new and expanded Space Gallery.

Museum breaks ground on new fourth building

The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force broke ground June 3 on a new $35.4 million building that will house aircraft from the museum's Presidential, Research and Development (R&D) and Global Reach collection, as well as a new and expanded Space Gallery.

The 224,000 square foot building, which is scheduled to open to the public in 2016, is being privately financed by the Air Force Museum Foundation, a non-profit organization chartered to assist in the development and expansion of the museum's facilities. 

According to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James, the museum's fourth building will provide increased public awareness of the Air Force mission by giving visitors greater access to our legacy of aircraft, missiles, cyber expertise and other elements of Air Force heritage. 

"As the Air Force's window to the public, the museum is where the people come to learn about the history, mission and evolving capabilities of America's Air Force and about the Airmen who are truly the foundation of everything we do," said James. "In today's Air Force, we not only cherish our legacy; we live it every day with integrity, service, and excellence. These core values guide our actions and make us the best Air Force in the world. I thank the Air Force Museum Foundation for their support and assistance in making this facility a reality."

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National Museum of the U.S. Air Force breaks ground on new fourth building

National Museum of the U.S. Air Force breaks ground on new fourth building
A ceremonial groundbreaking event for the new 224,000 square foot fourth building was held on June 3, 2014, at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

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