Fantasy of Flight, located in Polk City, Florida, is a unique aviation attraction and museum that celebrates the golden age of flight. It is well-known for its impressive collection of vintage aircraft and the vision of its founder, Kermit Weeks, who aimed to inspire people through the stories of aviation pioneers and their machines.
Fantasy of Flight (Kermit Weeks)
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For visits see calendar on their website
Admission fee
Gift shop
Aircraft collection
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NX4301U N3182G/ B3182 N643AV/VH-PRU/ A6-25 G-AHMJ/K4235/ KX-H – 29642 N147DP N9324Z/ 483542/BG-LB N67412/204 NR83Y/8 N255Y/33 NX41455/GD-EG NX40BJ/YR-PAX NC11161 N114BF G-BFHG/VK-AZ VH-BFO/A20-436/BF-B N94459/42-50551/RR N96UC/48375 – NX923/47923 NC10967 N19RX/FAB-120 N4000B N1944A/315211/J8-B N222FM/86741/4 NX44FW/TQ+BC N94100 N2009V NC9651 NR77V/4 N26KW/1028/ 7-F-7 N1214N/ 33549/I-J-7 N125JC NR56Y/39 N22ML/400 N974R NC105W N40415 N4297J/40-1464 – 3-108 1973/12 – N156FS//KF+XL NC9756/21 N1290/N1653 N3931Y/33311/ 245B N1943J/152 NX1204/72 NL921/ 413321/HO-P N5798N/JK N50074/10 N30425/45 8A36 N211NX N814ML/ML814 N-440 E8102 NX1606/E-71/6 N49128 N2825D NC79466 N63230/40-3102 NC11170 N476TE/TE476/ GE-D N1917T NC174V N6892C – – NX5215V/97286/G/5 – N181BU/AM+YA | Albatros D.VA
Antonov An-2 Avro 504J Avro 643 Cadet II Avro 671 Rota Bachem Ba349A-1 Natter Beech SNB-5 Expeditor Bell TH-13M Sioux Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress Boeing Stearman A75N1 Kadet Brown B-1 (replica) Brown B-2 (replica) Bucker Bu-131B Jungmann Bucker Bu-133C Jungmeister Buhl LA-1 Bull Pup Convair 440 CASA (Junkers) 352L (Ju-52) Commonwealth CA.16 Wirraway Consolidated B-24J Liberator Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina Curtiss D Headless Pusher Curtiss TP-40N Warhawk Curtiss-Wright CW-1 Junior Curtiss-Wright CW-19R Douglas B-23 Dragon Douglas DC-3A Skytrain Eastern FM-2 Wildcat Foche-Wulf Fw-44J Stieglitz Fokker D-VIII Fokker Dr.1 Ford 5-AT-34B Trimotor Gee Bee Model Z Super Grumman F3F-2 Grumman J2F-6 Duck Hiller HOE-1 Hornet Howard DGA-5 “Ike”/”Miss Chevrolet” (replica) Laird LC-DW-500 Super Solution (replica) Lockheed L1649A Starliner Lockheed Vega 5A/5C Martin 404 Martin B-26 Marauder Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 Mitsubishi A6M5 Zero Morane-Saulnier A1 Morane-Saulnier H Morane-Saulnier MS505 New Standard D-25 Nieuport 17 (replica) North American AT-6D Texan North American B-25J Mitchell North American P-51C Mustang North American P-51D Mustang Piper L-4J Grasshopper Polikarpov Po-2 Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Ishak Republic P-47 Thunderbolt Ryan NYP “Spirit of St. Louis” (replica) Short Sunderland Mk. V Sikorsky S-43 Sopwith 7F.1 Snipe Stampe Vertonge SV-4C Standard E-1 Standard J-1 Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Stinson L-1 Vigilant Stinson SM-6000B Supermarine Spitfire LF.16E Thomas-Morse S-4C Travel Air B-4000 Trautmann Road Air #1 Tupolev Tu-2 Valykrie (replica) Vought F4U-4 Corsair Wright Flyer (replica) Zlin Z-381 Bestmann |
More than 40 rare aircraft, flight simulators, interactive exhibits, aerial demonstrations and maintenance, restoration and backlot tours.
Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Ishak (N30425) 45 Russian Air Force
Key Highlights Fantasy of Flight
Aircraft Collection
- Restored Vintage Aircraft: The Fantasy of Flight houses one of the largest private collections of vintage and historically significant aircraft in the world, including warbirds, civilian planes, and experimental designs.
- Flyable Aircraft: Unlike many museums, a significant portion of the collection is operational. Visitors may occasionally witness aircraft being flown.
- Notable planes include:
- A Ford Trimotor.
- Various WWII-era fighters and bombers.
- Early aviation icons like biplanes and seaplanes.
Immersive Experiences
- Interactive Exhibits: Hands-on activities, simulators, and detailed displays help visitors engage with the history of flight.
- Themed Displays: Aircraft are presented in historically accurate settings that tell the stories of the pilots and missions they were part of.
- Special Tours: Guided tours often include behind-the-scenes access to restoration areas where vintage planes are brought back to life.
Events and Activities
- Airshows and Demonstrations: Fantasy of Flight hosts events where visitors can watch classic aircraft in action.
- Workshops and Educational Programs: Focused on aviation history and the science of flight.
- Private Events: The facility is also available for weddings, corporate gatherings, and themed parties.
Why Visit?
Fantasy of Flight offers a rare opportunity to connect with aviation history through an extraordinary collection of aircraft and an immersive, inspirational experience. Whether you’re an aviation enthusiast or simply curious, it’s a fantastic destination for all ages.
Photo Tom Warnock