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I agree 1000%. I work about 2 minutes from the Dayton AF Base. About 5 years ago I worked on a project on the base. We got a chance to spend a few days in the private section of the AF Museum. They have a HUGE hanger of nothing but things not on display. Uniforms,Flags,old soldier equipment,partially rebuilt planes, etc.. It has to be the best museum experience ever. I wish more people had a chance to get into those areas!!

I'll toss another vote in for the Air Force museum at Wright Patterson. Anyone has hasn't paid it a visit, should do so. Even my wife, who isn't a machine buff, loved it!

I'm one up on you. Back in the late 80's, the father of a friend of mine in service worked in the restoration hanger there. When we were on our way to Indiana to visit family she called him and arranged for me to visit.

I spent the best part of a day there. The level of restoration they adhere to is unbelievable. I spoke with one man (a volunteer) who had been gently wet sanding a German aircraft for many months; down to the original paint that was underneath many coats of paint. When he was done they would repaint the plane in the exact scheme, using paint manufactured to the same formula used by the Germans.

I was amazed at the level of work that they put into these aircraft.

We're moving to Ohio soon (sick and tired of the Seattle area) and I'll be visiting the museum often.