The National Air and Space Museum's newest exhibition, Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles, opened on April 23rd in the West End Gallery (#104). On display are six aircraft--four of them combat veterans--flown by all military branches. Below the UAV exhibit, a display of artistic photos by Air and Space Museum photographer Carolyn Russo, add color and culture to the technology oriented overhead display. The Curator of the exhibit is Aero Club Board member Dik Daso, Modern Military Curator at the Air and Space Museum. [NASM photo by Eric Long]

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Founded in 1909, the Aero Club of Washington is a professional organization of individuals interested in the promotion of aviation and aerospace issues. The Club organizes many networking opportunities throughout the year, sponsors major industry awards and administers educational programs through its Foundation. For more information about our organization and its history, visit the About Aero Club page.

Throughout the year, the Aero Club of Washington hosts many events at which key Washington, DC aviation and aerospace community members gather. The highlight of each year is the Aero Club’s Wright Memorial Dinner, one of American aviation's premiere events, held every December.

The group also holds monthly networking luncheons featuring noteworthy speakers and honors industry leaders with its awards. To learn about upcoming Aero Club events, awards, or past award winners, visit the Events and Awards pages.

The Aero Club Foundation sponsors educational initiatives for students and interns seeking careers in aviation. For details, visit the Education section.

New, current, and former members may join/renew at any time during the year.