Joe Davies Heritage Airpark is an outdoor aviation museum located in Palmdale, California, near Blackbird Airpark. It showcases a remarkable collection of military and civilian aircraft, celebrating the region’s rich aerospace history. Palmdale is often called the “Aerospace Capital of America,” and the airpark reflects this heritage by displaying aircraft that were tested or built locally.

Joe Davies Heritage Airpark

2001 E Ave P

Palmdale

California 93550

USA

https://www.cityofpalmdaleca.gov/205/Joe-Davies-Heritage-Airpark

+1 (661) 267-5611

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11:00 – 16:00

Guided tours are available Monday through Saturday upon request. To schedule a tour, call +1 (661) 267-5611

Admission free

Aircraft collection

Curtiss C-46D Commando 44-78019 USAF

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Boeing 747SR-46 Boeing B-52F Stratofortress Boeing B-2A Spirit (scale model) Curtiss C-46D Commando Dornier 328-300 (X-55 ACCA) Douglas A-4C Skyhawk General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat Lockheed C-140 Jetstar Lockheed F-104C Starfighter Lockheed F-104N Starfighter Lockheed L-1011 TriStar Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star McDonnell F-101F Voodoo McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom North American F-86 Sabre Mk.5 North American F-100D Super Sabre Northrop F-5E Tiger II Northrop T-38A Talon Republic F-105G Thunderchief Scaled Composites 143 Triumph Vought A-7B Corsair II

21 aircraft at static display plus a 1/8 scale model of the B-2 Spirit, an AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile and various components from other aircraft

Boeing B-52F Stratofortress 57-0038 USAF

Curtiss C-46D Commando 44-78019 USAF

Douglas A-4C Skyhawk 145067 US Navy

Grumman F-14D Super Tomcat 164350/AJ-103 US Navy

Lockheed C-140 Jetstar N814NA NASA

Lockheed F-104C Starfighter 57-0915 USAF

Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star 51-4533 USAF

McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom 65-0696 USAF

McDonnell F-101F Voodoo 58-0324 USAF

North American F-86 Sabre Mk.5 N91FS Flight Systems

North American F-100D Super Sabre 54-2299 “Thunderbirds” USAF

Northrop F-5E Tiger II 741529/06 VMFT-401 US Marines

Northrop T-38A Talon 63-8182/LB USAF

Scaled Composites 143 Triumph N143SC

Space Shuttle Escape System Test Vehicle

Vought A-7B Corsair II 154449/XE US Navy

Highlights of Joe Davies Heritage Airpark:

1. Aircraft Collection:
   • Features over 20 retired military and civilian aircraft, including:
     • F-14 Tomcat: A supersonic, twin-engine fighter aircraft famously used by the U.S. Navy.
     • F-4 Phantom II: A versatile fighter-bomber widely used during the Vietnam War.
     • C-140 JetStar: A business jet often used for VIP transport.
     • B-52 Stratofortress: A long-range strategic bomber.
     • T-33 Shooting Star: A jet trainer aircraft.
     • B-2 Spirit SN 88-0330 Built by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The Spirit of Air Force Plant 42 is a 1:8 scale model of the B-2 created especially for the Airpark. Donated by Northrop Grumman
2. Interactive Experience:
   • Visitors can get up close to the aircraft and read detailed information about their specifications and roles.
   • Some exhibits feature displays about the pilots and engineers who worked on the planes.
3. Educational Programs:
   • The Joe Davies Heritage Airpark offers educational events, guided tours, and community programs aimed at fostering an interest in aviation and engineering.

Photos Tom Warnock