You probably know that Boeing built thousands of B-17 Flying Fortress and B-29 Superfortress bombers during World War II. But did you also know that... more >
The Museum of Flight Blog
Your destination for stories and insights on all things aviation and aerospace.
What's New in the Collection?
November 7, 2021
As 2nd Lt. Walston B. Ten Eyck of the 96th Aero Squadron prepared to fly a bombing mission on October 27, 1918, he had no idea what the day would hold.... more >
Miniature Museum Treasures
November 3, 2021
Scale models open a miniature window into worlds long gone, once top-secret designs or visions of the future. They tell stories that otherwise couldn’t be... more >
Top 5 Things To Do at the Museum This Fall 2019
August 23, 2019
When the weather turns cold and rainy in Seattle, it's the perfect time to plan a trip to the Museum! This fall, we have fun events and activities sure to... more >
And the Oscar Goes to . . . Wings!
January 22, 2019
In February, Hollywood’s finest will gather in Hollywood for the film industry’s most important event: the Academy Awards, and the Best Picture winner... more >
