The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park is now open at The Museum of Flight - see it today!
A Place of Honor
One of The Museum of Flight’s largest and most iconic aircraft, the Boeing B-52G Stratofortress 59-2584 Midnight Express, has been lost in plain sight for the past 28 years. This veteran warbird has been restored to its former glory and now has a new home in a place of honor on the Museum’s campus behind the Aviation Pavilion. Visitors can reflect upon the B-52 and the nearly 8,000 other U.S. military aircraft lost during Vietnam.
In addition to the veteran B-52, the Memorial Park also features a statue depicting a returning aviator and five military branch flags to honor the veterans who served in all military branches between 1955 and 1975.
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Tribute Wall
Personalized tribute plaques along the footpath under the B-52 were contributed by friends and family in honor of their loved ones.
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Vietnam Airman Statue
Learn more about the 8.5-foot tall bronze statue created by sculptor and veteran James J. Nance.
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Aircraft Restoration
Restoration of the B-52 began in August 2017 - see progress photos and video.
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The Project Welcome Home Committee
Meet the veterans and Trustees who guided this project from beginning to end.
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Lend Your Support
Our donors have helped restore this iconic aircraft and given it a home in a place of honor.
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For more information or how to get involved, please contact:
Marc Manzo, Major Gifts Officer
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206-764-5878
The Museum of Flight is a proud partner of the Department of Defense Vietnam War Commemoration.
