At the dawn of the jet age, John Wayne teamed with aviator Howard Hughes and test pilot Chuck Yeager to film Jet Pilotat Edwards Air Force Base. The film honored real pilots and began Hollywood’s enduring partnership with the U.S. Air Force. Tap the link in our bio to read the story. From November 8–11, 2025, all veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to the John Wayne Museum as our way of saying thank you for your service. We’re open daily from 9 AM–6 PM. #JohnWayne #VeteransDay #JetPilot #USAirForce #HollywoodHistory #LiveLikeJohnWayne