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One wing on this glider is covered with red tissue. The other has been left uncovered so the wing structure can be seen.

New Addition: AL-33 Towline Glider

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August 2, 2017July 26, 2017 mariav

This AL-33 towline glider has traveled the world.  Built in 1979 by Andres Lepp of Estonia, he flew it at many international events around Europe and the Americans – including the 1989 Free Flight World Championships in Argentina.  It was then sold to Lee R. Hines of California.  Lee also […]

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An RC Airplane soars through this patch, trailing red and white. "United States Soaring Team" at top. "1989" at bottom.

#PatchTuesday, August 2017, week 1

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August 1, 2017March 22, 2017 mariav

How about some RC Soaring for today’s #PatchTuesday? ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum

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A ma leans over and works on the engine of a CL Racing airplane.

50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats

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July 30, 2017June 30, 2017 mariav

Today’s the last day of 50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats at the Naval Air Station in Los Alamitos, CA!  Everyone is packing up and going home – except for these guys. The museum’s here full time, but we’ll see the Nats next summer – 1968 or 2018. ;o) Learn […]

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A man, wearing a hat and sunglasses, carries a crashed model airplane.

50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats

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July 29, 2017June 20, 2017 mariav

There’s only two days remaining of the 1967 Nats 50th Anniversary.  We’re not too happy about that, just like this guy wasn’t happy about the crash his model airplane suffered. Learn more about the 1967 Nats in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation. ————————————————————————— For more information on the […]

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Taken from a high place, this photograph looks down at the registration table, which is crowded with people sitting and standing. A box with a model in it, a pile of white pith helmets and a file are all on the table.

50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats

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July 28, 2017June 20, 2017 mariav

50 years ago today the 1967 Nats at the Naval Air Station in Los Alamitos, CA were in full swing.  It’s a lot of work getting everyone registered, as this birds-eye photograph shows.  Those white pith helmets were a helpful accessory in the heat.  A few have even survived to […]

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Three seated men are looking into the sky against the glare of the sun as they watch a Radio Control model airplane contest.

50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats: Results

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July 27, 2017June 30, 2017 mariav

50 years ago today, modelers were competing in the 1967 Nationals at the Naval Air Station in Los Alamitos, CA!  Find out who won by searching the list of the winners on the museum’s website! Learn more about the 1967 Nats in the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation! ————————————————————————— […]

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50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats

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July 26, 2017June 20, 2017 mariav

50 years ago this week the 1967 Nats were in full swing at Naval Air Station in Los Alamitos, CA and no one wanted to miss out on all the fun. To learn more about the 1967 Nats, see the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation. ————————————————————————— For more information […]

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The restored 1910 Jopson Motor displayed with its large wood prop.

1910 Jopson Motor Carburetor

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July 26, 2017August 16, 2017 mariav

One of the most unique features of the 1910 Jopson Motor is the wick carburetor system in the fuel tank. A small plate on the tank holds a series of wicks that are immersed in the fuel and evaporate fuel vapor into the passing air stream, which is then pulled […]

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A young woman smiles at the camera as she is handed a trophy. Fly Navy posters are in the background.

50th Anniversary of the 1967 Nats

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July 25, 2017July 24, 2017 mariav 2 comments

Fifty years ago the 1967 Nats were in full swing and there was trophies for the wining.  Congratulations to all the winners! To learn more about the 1967 Nats, see the July 2017 issue of Model Aviation. ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, […]

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This patch mimics the space inside an indoor event wtih the high, vaulted ceiling. "Johnson City, Tennesse" is around the outer edge and the "1991 Indoor National Championships" at bottom.

#PatchTuesday, July 2017, week 4

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July 25, 2017April 25, 2017 mariav

Take a trip back in time to the 1990s Nats for #PatchTuesday today! ————————————————————————— For more information on the National Model Aviation Museum, including our location, hours and admission fees visit: www.modelaircraft.org/museum

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