Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (31-35)
SAC 75 #31 In another demonstration of SACs broad reach, GEN LeMay; then Vice Chief of Staff USAF; flew a KC-135 on a record … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (26-30)
SAC 75 #26 The first Boeing B-47 Stratojet was accepted by Strategic Air Command on 23 October 1951. With its sleek body, swept back … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (21-25)
SAC 75 #21 The SAC insignia; the blue sky representing Air Force operations, the arm and amour being the symbol of strength, power, and … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (16-20)
SAC 75 #16 In 1923 two Airco SH-4B biplanes completed the first mid-air refueling and by 1935 the grappled-line looped-hose air-to-air refueling took place. … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (11-15)
SAC 75 #11 When SAC was created it was originally headquartered at Bolling Field, Washington DC but quickly moved to Andrews Field, Maryland. With … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (6-10)
SAC 75 #6 Following conflicts between the east and west over Berlin, the Soviet Union cut access into West Berlin. In late June SAC … Read More
Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Strategic Air Command (1-5)
This year, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum celebrates 75 years! To honor the men and women of Strategic Air Command, our Curator, … Read More
Museum Welcomes Next Chapter in Stealth Story
For the first time in 15 years, the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum will welcome a new aircraft to its collection. An F-117 … Read More
Project Snowbound and Strategic Air Command
Throughout the Cold War, Strategic Air Command trained for all scenarios in all types of terrain and climate. Thousands of SAC warriors can probably … Read More