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Concorde and FedEx PlaneOn display at the Udvar-Hazy center are many planes that are much too big to be displayed at the original Air and Space Museum on the National Mall, including this Air France Concorde. Also seen here is the first plane owned by Federal Express for delivering overnight packages.
Jan 15, 2006
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Udvar-Hazy Center: National Air and Space MuseumOne of the hilights of our trip was visiting the National Air and Space Museum's new Udvar-Hazy center. This museum just opened in December 2003, and is located near Dulles Airport. We weren't sure we'd have time to get there, but we were sure glad we did.
Jan 15, 2006
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Tim & Gershwin's PianoIn the Library of Congress, there is a George and Ira Gershwin exhibit featuring the Gershwin's own piano.
Jan 15, 2006
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Wright Brother's PlaneThe Wright Brother's first plane is now on display on ground level in the National Air and Space Museum. Until recently it was displayed hanging from the ceiling.
Jan 15, 2006
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ENIACTim poses with a small piece of the ENIAC, which was the first digital computing machine, developed in 1946.
Jan 15, 2006
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Waterloo BoyHere Cathy poses with a John Deere Waterloo Boy in the Museum of American History. If you've browsed elsewhere in this site, you know we're John Deere fans. You can also find other Deere pictures from previous vacations to Moline and Charles City.Jan 15, 2006
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Original Apple ComputerAlso from this exhibit is this original "Apple I" computer, complete with homemade wooden case.Jan 15, 2006
 
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