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Legacy Data Plate

Honor a loved one with a data plate.

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The Legacy Data Plate Wall of Honor.

The Air Force Museum Foundation offers a unique and meaningful way to give tribute to the outstanding airman, patriot, or loved one in your life. A recognition wall placed near the Museum entrance displays 4”x8” aviation-grade stainless steel plates engraved with a message of tribute of your choosing. Additionally, you have an opportunity to provide a short biographical narrative (250 word maximum), photograph, and video to be displayed on the Foundation’s website.

WHAT IS THE COST OF A LEGACY DATA PLATE?

Each Legacy Data Plate is $500. In addition to having your custom message displayed on the outside of the National Museum of the United States Air Force™, you will receive a Certificate of Recognition and be able to add a biography, upload a photo and embed a video to be displayed with your plate on this website.

WHO CAN I HONOR ON A LEGACY DATA PLATE?

Anyone can be honored with a Legacy Data Plate; no military service is required.

ARE THERE ANY RESTRICTIONS ON MY CUSTOM MESSAGE?

Each Legacy Data Plate is subject to space limitations (20 characters per line, 3 lines total). The specific message is also subject to Foundation approval before final installation.

A typical message follows the following format (this is not a requirement):
Line 1: Name of Honoree
Line 2: A Personal Message
Line 3: A Significant Date

WHY ARE THEY CALLED DATA PLATES?

Traditionally, all military aircraft have a data plate, which identifies the builder, and includes the aircraft model designation, serial number, and other important information.

These Legacy Data Plates extend this tradition as a means to recognize and honor individuals.

See FAA Regulations, Section 45.11: General for more information regarding how data plates are used on aircraft.

TESTIMONIALS

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COL. SUSAN RICHARDSON

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JEAN FREELING

TRIBUTE CEREMONY

Thank you to all who joined us for our 2024 Legacy Data Plates Wall of Honor Ceremony!
Join Us May 22, 2025 for our next Tribute Ceremony – details to follow.

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