Construction of a new building at the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, could begin in 2012 if fundraising stays on track, reports the Dayton Daily News. The 200,000-square-foot building would be home to the museum’s seven former Presidential aircraft and possibly a retired space shuttle. The Air Force Museum Foundation has already raised $18.6 million of the $25 million goal to cover the costs of constructing the basic building. The foundation estimates that it would need an additional $17 million to configure the building for public viewing and to cover the costs of parking lots, sidewalks, and landscaping, according to the newspaper.
Iran War Highlights the Value of Unmanned Aircraft
April 20, 2026
Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.orgCombat video from MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) striking targets in Iran may have surprised those who thought the iconic unmanned aircraft were destined...