Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen

About this event

Visitors to the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force™ will be able to experience Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen beginning May 22, when the temporary exhibit opens in the Museum’s fourth building special exhibit space.

The display features two full-scale, fan-created spacecraft inspired by some of the most recognizable designs from the silver screen. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the craftsmanship and detail involved in bringing science fiction-inspired designs to life.

The exhibit offers a unique opportunity to explore how aviation history continues to shape the way flight is imagined on screen.

Iconic Starfighters: Rivals of the Silver Screen will be on display through Dec. 31, 2026.

This temporary exhibit is part of a private collection, on loan from the Center of Science and Industry (COSI), with funding support from the Air Force Museum Foundation. The full-scale recreations were created by FireWatch Design Studios.

Iconic Starfighters features fan-created recreations inspired by the Star Wars franchise. This exhibit is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Disney Enterprises Inc., Lucasfilm Ltd. LLC, Lucas Licensing Ltd., Lucas Entertainment Company Ltd. LLC, or any of their affiliates. All trademarks, copyrights and other intellectual property rights associated with the Star Wars franchise are the property of their respective owners.

Federal endorsement of named private entities is not implied.

From National Museum of the US Air Force