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Fly NAEC @FlyNaec

WWII Aviation Museum and STEM Education Center located at Dallas Executive Airport

Joined March 2021
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Why are WWII aircraft so loud? 🔊 Those radial engines use large air-cooled cylinders firing in sequence—pure mechanical power you can feel.
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Did you know Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) flew over 60 million miles during WWII—testing aircraft, ferrying planes, and freeing up male pilots for combat? They were trailblazers in every sense! ✈️
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May the 4th be with you ✨ Fun fact: Star Wars creator George Lucas took heavy inspiration from World War II—from dogfights to the design of the Millennium Falcon, which was based on the B-29 Superfortress. A galaxy far, far away… built on very real aviation history ✈️
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The countdown is on! Warbird Weekend lands April 11—see historic aircraft up close and experience aviation history in action. buff.ly/Cf89Osi
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Dancing, history, and unforgettable moments—The Victory Ball is almost here. March 28 | Don’t miss it. buff.ly/501Q2zW

The Victory Ball - NAEC

The Victory Ball aims to bring together community, industry, and trade leaders for a night of jazz and dancing to support education programs.

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Get ready for a weekend surrounded by legendary aircraft and living history. ✈️ Warbird Weekend | April 11 buff.ly/Cf89Osi
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An evening of elegance, remembrance, and celebration. The Victory Ball returns March 28 ✨ Join us as we honor history in timeless style. buff.ly/501Q2zW

The Victory Ball - NAEC

The Victory Ball aims to bring together community, industry, and trade leaders for a night of jazz and dancing to support education programs.

flynaec.org
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Future pilots, engineers, and aviation leaders—this one’s for you. ✈️ Aviation Start Dream Launch Tour 📅 March 7 buff.ly/yUbnsIm
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Warbirds. History. Hands-on aviation experiences. Warbird Weekend takes over April 11—perfect for families and aviation fans alike. buff.ly/Cf89Osi
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Big dreams start somewhere ✨ The Aviation Start Dream Launch Tour takes off March 7—designed to connect students with opportunities in aviation. buff.ly/yUbnsIm
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From breaking barriers to inspiring future pilots—these stories deserve the spotlight. Join us for our Black History Month event on Feb. 20–21. 🖤✈️ #HonorThePast buff.ly/v5PCX85
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Hands-on STEM ✨ Real aviation history 📜 = A field trip kids never forget. Educators, let’s plan your visit ➜ flynaec.org
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
25 Dec 2025
In WWII, soldiers decorated makeshift Christmas trees with pieces of parachute silk, tin foil from chewing gum, and other scraps — reminders of home and brighter days ahead. 🎄✈️ From the NAEC family to yours, Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
20 Dec 2025
Did you know the B-24 Liberator was one of the most produced American aircraft of WWII? You can stand under one right here — and learn the stories of the heroes who flew them. ✈️
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
16 Dec 2025
Future pilots start with curiosity. Future engineers start with questions. Future innovators start HERE. 🤝 Explore youth aviation programs at the NAEC. #STEM #Education #Aviation #Dallas
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
9 Dec 2025
Dallas, TX, built nearly 19,000 WWII aircraft — powering victory in the air. 💪 That legacy still flies at the NAEC.
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
4 Dec 2025
Some museums have “look only” signs… We prefer “go ahead and try it!” 😉 Discovery is hands-on at the NAEC.
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
30 Oct 2025
Before GPS, pilots used maps, stars, and skill. 🗺️✨ At the NAEC, you can see the analog instruments that guided aircrews through the skies—no touchscreens required. #AviationHistory #STEM #WWII
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
24 Oct 2025
Did you know? In WWII, some pilots personalized their bombers with hand-painted nose art for luck and morale. 🎨✈️ Today, the world’s largest authentic collection of those artworks lives right here at the NAEC in Dallas. #WWII #NoseArt #FlyNAEC
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Fly NAEC@FlyNaec
20 Oct 2025
🗓️ October 20 is International Day of the Air Traffic Controller — honoring the men and women who guide aircraft safely through the skies every day. Clear skies and steady hands to those who keep aviation moving! ✈️ #Aviation #AirTrafficController #FlyNAEC
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