Addison Attraction Makes Smithsonian Jealous

If you've ever been some place that is so cool that you're pinching yourself because you can't believe it, this might be one of those places. The Smithsonian flight museum is less cool by half, because these planes get out of the hanger and start flying around while you're watching. Goosebumps.

These planes are loud, just like old planes would be expected to be. You're watching real guys do real crew work. The electricity is palpable. And these planes were built by Rosie the Riveter, so this is the real thing. You'll feel it.

Below, you'll find video I took sitting under the approach to the runway as they were landing and taking off. Handheld stuff so it's pretty shaky, but gives you a good idea what it feels like when you visit the air show in May or October. Also included belose are pics from the so called museum. It doesn't feel like a museum, it's too exciting for that. These aren't buildings - they are hangers. Tools and equipment against the back walls.

Video sitting under runway approach.

The full throaty sounds of these planes is half the fun, so turn your volume up enough to hear them.

If you want to check out which planes are which, there's an inventory on the museum's web site here.

It's just a vanity thing that I put my own video first, the one at the bottom of this page is much better.

Still Pics:

These are the pics - my amateur only - they look all shiny but the real thing is even better!

Real Video:

Here is the real video from the flight museum itself: Professionally done, saving the best for last....

You'll want to cry when you realize you stayed at home watching sports on TV instead of coming to this show. 

There is a lot of history to be proud of in these hangers. Enjoy.