USAF Museum Unveils Disney Art

Dec. 6, 2005

The National Museum of the US Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, plans to open a new exhibit showcasing the Walt Disney World War II insignia designs. The artwork was seen on aircraft and flight jackets. Museum officials say the exhibit is “the largest collection of original Walt Disney insignia artworks ever placed on public display. The show will run through June 11 and is free.

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