A rear projection display system for a vehicle including a pico projector; and, a retractable pico rear projector screen operatively connected to the pico projector. In one embodiment, a common housing contains the pico projector and the retractable pico rear projector screen. In another embodiment the pico projector is mounted within the protective covering. In some embodiments the rear projector screen is motor driven and in other embodiments it operated by hand. The present invention is particularly advantageous in an aircraft environment where size and weight considerations are imperative.