Browntggrr Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 http://www.aviationdayton.com/news/news-stories/news-stories_files/2011-2-17-Boeing-to-give-5M-for-USAF-Museum.php The foundation said the funds will be used to help construct a 200,000 square foot addition to house several major exhibits, including a planned Space Gallery where the Air Force hopes to display one of NASA's soon-to-be-retired space shuttle orbiters. The space shuttle will be in Dayton! That is a great reason to visit again! Quote
CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 It is far from a done deal that one of the three shuttles will be retired at Wright Patt. One of the shuttles (Discovery) has already been committed to go on display at the National Air and Space Museum at the Smithsonian. The other two shuttles (Atlantis and Endeavor) have yet to find a home. Some people want them to go to Florida and Houston, the locations of the shuttle launches and mission control respectfully. I think it would be awesome if one of the shuttles was retired to the Air Force Museum up at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASA is expected to make an decision (and an announcement) on where the shuttles will retire by the end of April. Quote
Browntggrr Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 While it may not be a done deal, I really don't believe Boeing would annouce a donatation of $5M without having some inside information. The article contains too many specifics for a closed-door deal not to have already been decided. Quote
CoastersRZ Posted February 18, 2011 Posted February 18, 2011 I guess we will find out in a month or two if Atlantis will make its way to the Dayton area. Personally, I hope it does end up at Wright Patt. Quote
Browntggrr Posted February 18, 2011 Author Posted February 18, 2011 ^ Absolutely! What a fantastic addition for the museum. Quote
Browntggrr Posted February 23, 2011 Author Posted February 23, 2011 A Dayton-area congressman says he's confident the city's National Museum of the U.S. Air Force[/url] will be the home of the retired space shuttle Atlantis, but millions will be needed to make it happen, the Dayton Daily News reports. http://www.bizjournals.com/columbus/morning_call/2011/02/dayton-needs-millions-to-house-shuttle.html Quote
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.