The National Museum of World War II Aviation, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the significant role of aviation during World War II. Established in 2012, it stands as the only museum globally that focuses exclusively on this aspect of the war.
National Museum of World War II Aviation
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Summer:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 09:45 – 16:00
Winter:
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 09:45 – 16:00
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
North American B-25J Mitchell (NL9117Z) 44-29199 USAAF
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Beechcraft Model 18 (C45) Beechcraft Model 18 (C45) Boeing B-17E Stratofortress Brewster F3A-1A Corsair Cessna A-37 Dragonfly Cessna L-19 Bird Dog Chance-Vought F4U-4 Corsair Consolidated PBY Catalina Consolidated-Vultee BT-13 Douglas AD5 Skyraider Douglas C-47A Dakota Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Fairchild PT-19 Grumman F3F-2 Flying Barrel Grumman F6F Hellcat Grumman F6F Hellcat Grumman F7F Tigercat Grumman F7F Tigercat Grumman HU16 Albatross Grumman L39 Albatross Grumman L39 Albatross Grumman TBM-3E Avenger Grumman TBM3 Avenger Grumman Widgen 44 Howard DGA-15(GH-2) Lockheed P-38F Lightning Lockheed P-38 Lightning Naval Factory N3N North American B-25J Mitchell North American B-25 Mitchell North American P-51 Mustang North American T-6G Texan North American T-28 Trojan Republic P47D-40 Thunderbolt Republic P47D-40 Thunderbolt Republic P47D-40 Thunderbolt Stinson L-5 Sentinel Supermarine Spitfire LF Mk.VB Waco JYM |
Exhibits and Collections:
- Aircraft: The National Museum of World War II Aviation‘s collection features 28 fully restored, operational World War II aircraft, with additional restoration projects ongoing.
- Artifacts: Visitors can explore over 4,000 artifacts and historical documents, providing a comprehensive insight into the technological advancements and personal stories from the era.
- Interactive Displays: The National Museum of World War II Aviation offers interactive exhibits, including functional flight simulators and a fully operational Link trainer, allowing visitors to experience historical training methods firsthand.
Facilities:
In 2019, the National Museum of World War II Aviation expanded with the addition of the Kaija Raven Shook Aeronautical Pavilion, a 40,000-square-foot hangar that houses a significant portion of the aircraft collection and serves as a venue for special events.