{"id":5666,"date":"2016-06-28T20:51:03","date_gmt":"2016-06-28T18:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=5666"},"modified":"2025-01-17T15:58:57","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T13:58:57","slug":"marietta-air-museum-cadet-squadron","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/marietta-air-museum-cadet-squadron\/","title":{"rendered":"Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <strong>Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History<\/strong>, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a fascinating outdoor museum that focuses on the rich aviation and aerospace history of the region. This site highlights the contributions of Georgia, particularly the city of Marietta, to the aviation industry and military aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">550 Perrin Road<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Marietta<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Georgia 30060<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mariettacap.org\/\">http:\/\/www.mariettacap.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>+1 (678) 306-6365<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typically open Thursday through Saturday, but hours may vary. Check the official website or contact the museum before visiting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Aviation Wing is an outdoor park and hours of operation are contingent on the Weather, which includes extreme heat\/cold or high winds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"txt\">Directions From the Marietta Square:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take Powder Springs St, turn left on Waverly Way. Turn right on Atlanta Street and proceed for 2 miles. Cross South Cobb Drive and take the first traffic light to the left (General\u2019s Drive), then turn left at the intersection. Turn right at the 4 way stop sign and enter the first gate on the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d602786.3211449285!2d-84.9361688748789!3d33.933615359093906!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0xf6989344bf7a37c!2sMarietta+Air+Museum+Cadet+Squadron+%7C+Civil+Air+Patrol!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1467139447062\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aircraft collection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/marietta-air-museum-cadet-squadron\/marietta-air-museum-cadet-squadron-marietta-georgia\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5667\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"147\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/Marietta-Air-Museum-Cadet-Squadron-Marietta-Georgia.jpg\" alt=\"Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron Marietta, Georgia\" class=\"wp-image-5667\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>&#8211;<p><\/p>\n<p>N70067<\/p>\n<p>139956\/AF-500<\/p>\n<p>155648\/AF-501<\/p>\n<p>160909\/AF-100<\/p>\n<p>61-02700<\/p>\n<p>54-1623<\/p>\n<p>66-0186<\/p>\n<p>159743\/AF<\/p>\n<p>N428DA<\/p>\n<p>52-3651<\/p>\n<p>52-6476<\/p>\n<p>157452\/AF-500<\/p><\/td><td>Bell UH-1C Iroquois<p><\/p>\n<p>Cessna 172M Skyhawk<\/p>\n<p>Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawk<\/p>\n<p>Grumman A-6E Intruder<\/p>\n<p>Grumman F-14A Tomcat<\/p>\n<p>Grumman OV-1D Mohawk<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed AC-130A Spectre Ghostrider<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed C-141B Starlifter<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed S-3B Viking<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed 1329 JetStar 6<\/p>\n<p>North American F-86L Sabre<\/p>\n<p>Republic F-84F Thunderstreak<\/p>\n<p>Vought A-7E Corsair II<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A<span class=\"txt\">viation has played an integral role in Marietta\u2019s history and with aircraft manufacturing continuing to be a prominent industry; the Aviation Wing desires to have visitors explore the complete story of their community.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Highlights of the Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Aircraft Displays<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum features a variety of aircraft used for military and civilian purposes, many of which were built or maintained in Marietta.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Notable aircraft include the <strong>C-130 Hercules<\/strong>, the <strong>F-14 Tomcat<\/strong>, and other planes with historical significance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visitors can explore the aircraft up close, gaining insight into their design and functionality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Historical Context<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum celebrates the role of <strong>Lockheed Martin<\/strong> and the <strong>Dobbins Air Reserve Base<\/strong> in shaping Marietta&#8217;s aviation history.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exhibits explain how the aviation industry in Marietta supported the U.S. military during World War II and subsequent conflicts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Outdoor Museum Experience<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This open-air museum is ideal for families and aviation enthusiasts who enjoy viewing large aircraft in a scenic outdoor setting.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Interpretive signs and guides provide detailed information about each exhibit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Educational Programs<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum offers educational opportunities for schools and groups, focusing on the science of flight, the history of aviation, and the importance of the aerospace industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Special events and tours provide additional ways to learn about aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Community Connection<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum often collaborates with local organizations and hosts events to promote aviation history and honor veterans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/PSS3k8tYahc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Aviation Wing of the Marietta Museum of History, located in Marietta, Georgia, is a fascinating outdoor museum that focuses on the rich aviation and&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-5666","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5666","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5666"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5666\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32047,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/5666\/revisions\/32047"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5666"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}