The Minter Field Air Museum, located in Shafter, California, is dedicated to preserving the rich aviation history of Minter Field, which was the largest U.S. Army Air Force training base on the West Coast during World War II.
Minter Field Air Museum
http://minterfieldairmuseum.com
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Friday – Saturday 10:00 – 14:00 or by appointment
Admission fee?
Gift shop
8 miles north-west of Bakersfield off Route 99
Aircraft collection
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N153TP/93 66-15327 N46590 – N3946 N61210 N73580 – – 53-6001/TR-001 138995 – N47708 140122/RT NC1141/FK861 N75789/150 | Aeronca L-3B Grasshopper
Atlas-Aermacchi MB326M Impala I Bell AH-1F Cobra Boeing Stearman PT-13 Kaydet Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Boeing Stearman PT-17 Kaydet Boeing Stearman N2S-3 Kaydet Cessna AT-17 Bobcat Fokker Dr.I Hughes OH-6A Cayuse Lockheed T-33A Lockheed T-33B Pietenpol B4-A Aircamper Ryan PT-22 Recruit Sikorsky UH-34G Seabat Stinson L-5G Sentinel Vultee BT-13 Vailant |
The Minter Field Air Museum is housed in the original fire station, built in 1941.
Exhibits and Collections:
- Artifacts and Photographs: The Minter Field Air Museum houses a vast collection of military uniforms, radio equipment, a Link Trainer, a Norden Bomb Sight, medals, patches, class books, newsletters, and numerous photographs and documents from various military eras.
- Aircraft and Vehicles: Visitors can explore restored military vehicles, including operational jeeps, a Willys “Follow Me” Jeep, and a 1940s-era Plymouth Staff car. The museum is also working on displaying an OH-6 LOACH helicopter used for reconnaissance in Vietnam.
- Model Collection: The Minter Field Air Museum features a diverse collection of models representing historic aircraft, ships, and military vehicles, providing insights into aviation and military history.