The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum, located at Columbus, Indiana, is dedicated to preserving the history of the former Atterbury Army Air Field and Bakalar Air Force Base. The museum showcases a variety of exhibits, including a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, a McDonnell F-4C Phantom II, a reproduction barracks, a CG-4A glider nose section, and displays highlighting local manufacturers’ contributions during wartime.
Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum
www.atterburybakalarairmuseum.org/
+1 (812) 372-4356
As of January 19, 2025, the museum is temporarily closed for winter upgrades and is scheduled to reopen on March 5, 2025.
Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 – 16:00
Closed Sunday & Monday
Free admission
The Museum is a quick drive from I-65, Exit #68 if coming north from Louisville or Exit #76 if coming south from Indianapolis.
The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum is located near the control tower across the street from the F4C Phantom Jet Fighter static display at the Columbus Indiana Municipal Airport, the former location of the Atterbury Army Air Field and Bakalar Air Force Base
Aircraft collection
McDonnell F-4C Phantom II 64-0844 USAF
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64-0844 N47903 50 | Fairchild C-119G Flying Boxcar
McDonnell F-4C Phantom II Schweizer TG-2 Waco CG-4A Hadrian (front) |