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Overlooking
the Pentagon, the Potomac River and Washington DC,
the U.S.
Air Force Memorial, located in
Arlington, Virginia honors the men and women who
have served in the United States Air Force. The monument
was officially dedicated on Saturday, October 14, 2006.
The United States Air Force Memorial which
was designed by James Ingo Freed, symbolizes
flight and the flying spirit with three stainless steel spires that are
270 feet high and represent contrails of the Air Force Thunderbirds as
they disperse. The United States Air Force star emblem is embedded
in granite beneath the spires. The Memorial also has a paved runway
entry, a bronze Honor Guard statue, and walls with
inscriptions and for visitors to pay tribute to fallen airmen.
Links:
www.airforcememorial.org |
Book A Washington DC Travel Package or Special DealU. S. Air Force Memorial
One Air Force Memorial Drive
Arlington, VA, 22204
The memorial is located off of Columbia Pike (VA-244).
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