Two RF STM primes for an afternoon at the National Museum of the United States Air Force

[Mr Roboto]

I recently spent an afternoon at the National Museum of the United States Air Force located near Dayton, Ohio. I took only the Canon RF 16mm and RF 35mm STM primes with my R6.

As the world's largest military aviation museum, it is a must-see for any aviation/military enthusiast. It can easily be an all day visit (2 days for those who really like to read all the facts and details). Encompassing 4 massive hangers over 19 acres filled with over 350 aerospace vehicles (including the Memphis Belle and Bockscar, B-1, B-2, B-52, F-117, F-22, SR-71, British, Russian, German, and Japanese planes), there is no shortage of gorgeous equipment to admire and photograph. Add to that 2 cafes, a killer gift shop, free admission, free parking, and open 362 days a year... obviously I highly recommend it.

Both lenses were perfect for the occasion. A 50mm would have been a good one to have in my pocket if I wanted to shoot very small sections for detail or abstract.

All images here and below are uncropped.

 

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[Dennis]

What an amazing collection - thanks for posting these.

Dennis.

 

[Mr Roboto]

Thanks for looking!

 

[Skygod44]

Much like the Science Museum and Imperial War Museums in London got together and made a baby.

Great shots Hideta, and I completely understand how it seems like taking a sleeping bag could be a good idea, for visits to places like this.
Then, you could have your own "Night Museum" experience.

 

[polk]

@Mr Roboto
Nicely done. Thanks for posting. Any shots of the De Havilland Mosquito?

If you've got more shots of the B-58 and XB-70, I'd like to see them.

 

[RhodyPhotos]

Brings back wonderful memories. Thanks so much for posting these photographs.

 

[West Coast Birder]

Fantastic set! Thanks for sharing, Hideta.

 

[Nick5]

The University of Dayton Flyers….
Well done Roboto.

 

[ShutterbugsstationStan]

What a great set of shots! Thanks for sharing what you were able to behold in person.

 

[3Rotor]

Excellent set, thanks for sharing!

 

[joayne]

Great series!
Can the last "airplane" actually fly? Looks like a "Rube Goldberg" machine!!

 

[Mr Roboto]

What an amazing collection - thanks for posting these.

Dennis.

Thank you and you're welcome! Thanks for looking and commenting

 

[Mr Roboto]

Much like the Science Museum and Imperial War Museums in London got together and made a baby.

Great shots Hideta, and I completely understand how it seems like taking a sleeping bag could be a good idea, for visits to places like this.
Then, you could have your own "Night Museum" experience.

I practically had the place to myself. This time.
I've been there many times when it was extremely busy so this was definitely a treat

 

[Mr Roboto]

@Mr Roboto
Nicely done. Thanks for posting. Any shots of the De Havilland Mosquito?

If you've got more shots of the B-58 and XB-70, I'd like to see them.

Thank you!

I only got a bit of the Mosquito in this wide shot:


But I've circled where she is in the museum so I can check it out another time:


As for the B-58, other than the 2 images already posted I only got this rather unflattering angle of it:


and the Valkyrie was so large that I didn't see a good composition of the entire plane: