National Air and Space Museum
Jet Aviation
July 1, 1981 – January 2, 2019
This gallery illustrates the first 40 years of jet aviation (1939-1979), including the evolution of commercial and military jet aircraft.
Aircraft on display include:
- Messerschmitt Me 262: world's 1st operational jet fighter
- Lockheed XP-80 Shooting Star Lulu Belle: world's 1st operational carrier jet fighter
- McDonnell FH-1 Phantom
Also on view is a 25' by 70' mural of 27 jet aircraft by Keith Ferris. Theater with numerous brief film clips
Theater with numerous brief film clips
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