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Old January 6th 04, 05:06 AM
Martin
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Default NASM Udvar-Hazy Center

Just got home from DC tonight, and figured Id pass along the 411 on
this place. Id imagine there already have been posts on it, but oh
well.
The UdvarHazy Center of the National Air & Space Museum opened on
Dec15 out at Dullus, bout a half hour drive from the city (not
including traffic). The place is basically a massive hanger, looks
great though. It has tons of airplanes organized by use
(military/civilian) and by era. Unlike the NASM on the Mall, this has
very little 'writing', it is a pure display of aircraft. Of course
each one has a little blurb to identify and give some background. By
far the coolest things are the SR71, the test space shuttle
Enterprise, Enola Gay, and the new JSF. They really had an incredible
collection though, well organized and spaced out, great setting. Free
admission, $12 parking, and to see an IMax is $8. I went to DC for the
whole weekend and did all the stuff on the Mall etc but this place
alone is worth a trip out there if you can make it, it really is
spectacular. The food situation there is pretty poor (premade
prepackaged Subway 'box lunches' are your only option) but thats not
what its all about I guess. I hope everyone gets a chance to see the
place!

Martin
 




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