2026 Museum Aircraft Calendar

Beginning with the record-setting F-104 Starfighter in the mid-1950's, U.S. aerospace firms continually pushed the envelope and demonstrated flexibility in adapting airframes for different missions. Ironically, as the innovations became more dramatic, the introduction of new aircraft slowed over time. The first six of this year's aircraft had first flights separated by just over six years - the first flights of the last six span 26 years.

We hope you enjoy this selection of late U.S. jets from the collection of the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force^TM.