Tuesday - June 16, 2026
National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at "Innovations in Flight" Event
June 16, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Air and Space Museum issued the following news release:

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National Air and Space Museum Accepts Air Racer Into National Collection at "Innovations in Flight" Event

The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has accepted the Aero L-39C Albatros "American Spirit" jet racer into its national collection. The aircraft was donated by owner Ed Noel of the Noel Air Race Te . . .

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