 The National Museum of the United States Air Force is seeking the following items for restoration and future exhibits:
B-17D and B-17F components and repair parts to support the restoration of The Swoose and the Memphis Belle®.
World War II U.S. Backpack Radio Model SCR-300 (view photograph) consisting of:
- Radio, Transceiver, BC-1000
- Antenna AN-130 (sn 2A275-130A) Short Whip
- Antenna AN-131 (sn 2A275-131A) Long Whip
- Bag BG-150-A (sn 2Z550)
- Belt ST-55-A (sn 2Z600-55A)
- Cord CD-494 (3E1494)
- Cord CD-874 (not required)
- Handset TS-15 (sn 4B1115)
- Headset HS-30 (sn 2B830) (not required)
- Pad # M-391-A (2Z6910)
- Strap # ST-50-A (2Z9050A)
- Technical Manual TM11-242
World War II Merchant Marine/USN Kapok Life Jacket (view photograph)
Uniforms, insignia (authorized and unauthorized), memorabilia, etc., from USAF current operations in Iraq and Afghanistan
Uniforms, insignia, souvenirs, memorabilia, photographs relating to U.S. Air Force Combat Controllers, Special Operations Weather, and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) personnel
Uniforms, insignia, souvenirs, memorabilia, photographs relating to U.S. special operations helicopter aircrews during the war in Southeast Asia (Knife, Pony Express, etc.)
Good Luck Charms mementos, pieces, and other superstitious items carried in combat.
A-1 Flight Jacket (1930s issue) in either brown or green (view photograph, courtesy of Lost Worlds, New York, N.Y.)
Type B-8 Winter Flying Helmet (view photograph, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, "Combat Flying Clothing" by Sweeting)
Type A-9 Oxygen Mask (view photograph, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, "Combat Flying Clothing" by Sweeting)
Type AN-H-16 Winter Flying Helmet (view photograph, courtesy of Smithsonian Institution, "Combat Flying Clothing" by Sweeting)
U.S. Air Force Academy light blue worksuit (bunny suit) (view photograph)
U.S. Air Force Academy Class "Patches"
Southeast Asia Forward Air Controllers (FAC) memorabilia, including flight uniforms and equipment, photographs, audio and paper material to support new exhibitry
U.S. Army Air Corps uniforms from the 1920s and 1930s, including insignia materials
World War II, Korea and Southeast Asia USAF body armor
Japanese World War II Bukosho decoration (view photograph)
Airborne radar, World War II British, Mark IV (RAF Designation ARI-5003) consisting of the following components: Receiver R-3066 or R-3102, Transmitter T3065, Indicator unit 20 or 48, Modulator type 20, Voltage control panel type 3, Azimuth aerial type 21 and 25, Transmitter aerial type 19, Elevation aerial type 25, Impedance matching unit type 35
Airborne radar, World War II, SCR-540 consisting of the following components: Transmitter BC-747, Modulator BC-748, Receiver BC-749, Indicator BC-750, Power Unit PE-1 19, Antenna A-SO, -51, -52, -53, -54, -55 (Same as British Mk-IV)
Cold War-era images, specifically original photographs and negatives of SAC, TAC, MATS, and ADC related aircraft, ICBMs, personnel, operations, and installations
Cold War-era Posters related to the USAF
Photographs and films/videos of SAC and ADC alert facilities (such as "mole holes") and activities
USAF missile operations and training
World War I Lafayette Escadrille and Lafayette Flying Corps medals, ribbons, lapel pin (view photograph)
Uniforms, insignia, souvenirs, memorabilia, photographs relating to USAF air and ground activities during the Korean War
P-1 (Series) flight helmets, especially early, unmodified examples from the Korean War period
Armed Forces Radio Network "Air-Check" tape recordings from SEA (Vietnam and Thailand) during the 1965-1973 period, especially tapes identifying the station (i.e. Korat, Tahkli, etc.)
MRC-107 and MRC-108 radio equipment, accessories, training materials and especially manuals to support restoration project; related unique equipment and parts also needed for M-151 vehicle
Pierced Steel Planking (PSP), also known as Marston matting, required for use in new exhibit dioramas
Click here to view a list of current restoration projects.
Click here to read the museum's donation guidelines.
For information or to donate an item, contact:
Senior Curator
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force
1100 Spaatz Street
Wright-Patterson AFB OH 45433
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