{"id":5837,"date":"2016-08-20T14:45:52","date_gmt":"2016-08-20T12:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=5837"},"modified":"2025-01-18T17:55:52","modified_gmt":"2025-01-18T15:55:52","slug":"air-combat-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/air-combat-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Air Combat Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Air Combat Museum<\/strong> in <strong>Springfield<\/strong>, <strong>Illinois<\/strong>, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of military aviation, particularly combat aircraft from World War II, the Cold War, and other conflicts. It showcases the contributions of the U.S. military and educates visitors about the technological advancements in aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"txt\"><strong>Air Combat Museum<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">835 S Airport Drive<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Springfield<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">Illinois 62707<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/north-america-2\/\">USA<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.aircombatmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.aircombatmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:contact@aircombatmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"txt\">contact@aircombatmuseum.org<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">+1 <span class=\"widget-pane-section-info-text\">(217) 522-2181<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monday &#8211; Friday 08:30 &#8211; 16:30<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the museum\u2019s website or social media for up-to-date information on exhibits, hours, and upcoming events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/aircombatmuseum91\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/facebook.jpg\" alt=\"facebook\" class=\"wp-image-922\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d1568767.1604997744!2d-90.78411307829856!3d39.841578!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x3af4f9bfaa44d926!2sAir+Combat+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1471696756640\" 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\/air-combat-museum\/olympus-digital-camera-10\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-5838\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/Taylorcraft-L-2M-Grasshopper-N499M-326564.jpg\" alt=\"Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper N499M\/326564 Air Combat Museum\" class=\"wp-image-5838\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>N757DD<p><\/p>\n<p>NC64463<\/p>\n<p>N634M\/56761<\/p>\n<p>NC13920<\/p>\n<p>15<\/p>\n<p>NL951M\/44-73287\/D7-J<\/p>\n<p>N522M\/60<\/p>\n<p>NX669M<\/p>\n<p>NC8835<\/p>\n<p>N499M\/326564<\/p>\n<p>N48462<\/p>\n<p>NX494M\/124486\/WF-14<\/p>\n<p>N169M<\/p><\/td><td>Aero Commander 500U<p><\/p>\n<p>Beech AT-11 Kansan<\/p>\n<p>Beech T-34A Mentor<\/p>\n<p>Fleet Model 9<\/p>\n<p>Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-15 (cockpit)<\/p>\n<p>North American P-51D Mustang<\/p>\n<p>Ryan PT-22 Recruit<\/p>\n<p>SOKO G-2 Galeb<\/p>\n<p>Stearman C3-B<\/p>\n<p>Taylorcraft L-2M Grasshopper<\/p>\n<p>Taylorcraft L-2B Grasshopper<\/p>\n<p>Vought F4U-5N Corsair<\/p>\n<p>Walter Extra EA-300L<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><ol><li><ul><li><strong>Aircraft Collection:<\/strong><ul><li>The <span class=\"txt\"><strong>Air Combat Museum<\/strong><\/span> features a variety of military aircraft, primarily focused on those used in combat during the 20th century, including notable models from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.Examples include fighter planes, bombers, and reconnaissance aircraft.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Aviation Artifacts:<\/strong><ul><li>Displays include uniforms, aviation gear, photos, and personal stories of pilots and crew members.Aircraft engines and other aviation-related equipment are often part of the exhibit.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Aircraft Restoration:<\/strong><ul><li>The <span class=\"txt\"><strong>Air Combat Museum<\/strong><\/span> is actively involved in the restoration of aircraft, and visitors can see ongoing projects in various stages of restoration.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Historical Exhibits:<\/strong><ul><li>Focus on significant air combat events, technological advancements in aviation, and the role of military aviation in wartime.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><strong>Educational Opportunities:<\/strong><ul><li><strong>School Programs:<\/strong><br>The museum offers field trips and educational programs for students, with hands-on experiences and lessons about aviation history and technology.<strong>Lectures and Events:<\/strong><br>Hosts talks, workshops, and special events that explore aviation history, air combat, and the role of aircraft in military operations.<\/li><\/ul><strong>Special Events:<\/strong><ul><li>The museum holds events such as <strong>Air Shows<\/strong>, <strong>Fly-ins<\/strong>, and <strong>Veteran recognition days<\/strong>.Some events feature flyovers and static displays of aircraft from the museum&#8217;s collection.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ol><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Air Combat Museum in Springfield, Illinois, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history of military aviation, particularly combat aircraft from World War 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