Collecting the past, inspiring the future -- Taking flight -- Aviation goes to war -- The shrinking globe -- World War II -- Jet age meets space age -- The moon and beyond -- Pushing boundaries -- Into the future

"Iconic aviation and space artifacts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum, the world's largest and most noteworthy collection"--

Discover a collection of iconic aviation and space artifacts from the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum. The world's largest and most noteworthy collection of aviation and space artifacts, this book highlights items that tell a story about dreamers reaching for the sky and the stars. The result is a curated tour through aviation and space history, from kites and the Wright brothers to recent innovations like Space X and military F-35 fighters. -- adapted from back cover