The National Museum of Transportation dedicated their newest aviation exhibit, an F/A-18E Super Hornet, on Saturday, August 3. This aircraft, E1 BuNo 165164, was the first Super Hornet produced.
The Gateway Youth Aeronautical Foundation provided a STEM exhibit area near the Super Hornet display, drawing a steady stream of families attending the dedication event. Prior to the ceremony, the Foundation's Bell TH-67 Creek helicopter landed near the Orthwein Education and Visitor Center. Once the helicopter was safely secured, the Foundation members set up the F-4 Phantom Mobile Cockpit Exhibit and the pedal plane airport play area. The F-4 Phantom represents the previous generation of McDonnell Douglas fighter jets, with over 5,000 being produced in St. Louis. The visiting public was invited to explore the displays and visit the Foundation at their Creve Coeur Airport location.
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