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The Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, specifically the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center near Washington Dulles International Airport.
The Enola Gay is the centerpiece of the collection.
Smithsonian, yes, if you include all aircraft but WW2? Maybe if you include all the stuff yet to be assembled in various places, gems like the only He 219 (slowly ccoming together) and Ta 152, yet to come together....
I agree the Enola Gay display is impressive but there are major gaps in the WWII coverage - no B-17, B-24, Me109, Lancaster, A6M etc etc. Whilst it's an amazing collection of aircraft through the ages, I don't think it's the best for WWII despite the unique items like the Me410, Toryu etc.
For me the Museum at Hendon is #1 that I've seen but have missed the other big ones ,the National Aviation Museum here is fairly good
Aircraft By Period – Canada Aviation and Space Museum
The Imperial War Museums have some wonderful aircraft. There is a Lancaster set in a very brooding pose.Its almost like its thinking....
Yes it is! Unfortunately when I went there last October, I had my camera settings wrong and the pictures of her came out too dark. I did not catch it until I was in the other building and did not have time to make it back to it before heading out. Oh well, that just means I have to go back to the museum again!
You understand what I mean about the Lancaster display. I'm glad I'm not the only one then....
I stood and looked at the Lancaster for a long time.
I tried to take a picture too but, to be honest the museum brochure picture was better than my efforts.
Its a full day out, and this year's trip is the IWM in London with my lad.
Cheers
John