The 1976 were billed as the 50th Nats, an anniversary celebration to go along with Bicentennial of the United States. Held at three sites in central Ohio, the 1976 Nats was a busy one – there was the traveling back and forth between locations for different events, as well as […]
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4x a Grand Champion: From the 1962 Nats
The 1962 Nats program tells you everything you need to know about what was going on at Glenview Naval Air Station during July 23-29, 1962 – including performances by the Navy’s steel drum band and trampoline group. But, if you want to know who was there (or at least some […]
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New Addition: 1928 Official ID
Officials at a Chicago-area 1928 Model Airplane Meet were identified by these ribbons, which originally would have included a paper with the official’s name. Thanks to Nathan and Courtney Mackey for finding and donating the medal! Thanks, Nathan and Courtney for helping to grow the museum’s collection! ————————————————————————— For more […]
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New Addition: Grand National Champ Trophies
Look at all those trophies! Robert K. Sifleet won Nats Grand National Champion 4 times between 1960 and 1976. He recently donated a selection of trophies to the museum. He also sat down with Museum Director Michael Smith and discussed his Nats and modeling experiences. Look for more information on […]
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#PatchTuesday, July 2017, week 4
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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#PatchTuesday, July 2017, week 3
More Nats patches for #PatchTuesday. It is the 1980s 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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#PatchTuesday, July 2017, week 2
Nats are in full swing! Here’s some of the best of the 1970s Nats logos. Happy #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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#PatchTuesday, July 2017, week 1
Happy Independence Day (and #PatchTuesday!) Here’s a few patches that celebrate the USA! ————————————————————————— 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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#Natshats: Jim Walker’s Helmet
Jim Walker was famous for his ability to fly multiple Control Line models at one time. He typically flew one in each hand, and one from his helmet. Rumor has it he even flew one from his belt buckle. His helmet is rigged so the “handle” is on the right […]
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#NatsHats: 1992 Nats Cap
This 1992 Nats cap presents a geometry test. How many triangles do you see? Image Credit: 1992 Nats Cap, National Model Aviation Museum Permanent Collection. Donated by Bob Underwood, 2004.50.02. Share a picture of your own personal shade by using the #NatsHats at the AMA’s Twitter account, or the museum’s […]
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