{"id":6301,"date":"2016-09-11T20:42:01","date_gmt":"2016-09-11T18:42:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/?page_id=6301"},"modified":"2025-01-25T17:09:30","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T15:09:30","slug":"selfridge-military-air-museum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/selfridge-military-air-museum\/","title":{"rendered":"Selfridge Military Air Museum"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Selfridge Military Air Museum<\/strong>, located at <strong>Selfridge Air National Guard Base<\/strong> in <strong>Harrison Township, Michigan<\/strong>, is a fascinating destination for aviation and military history enthusiasts. The museum showcases the rich history of Selfridge Field, one of the oldest continuously operating military airfields in the United States, and offers a look into Michigan&#8217;s contributions to U.S. military aviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Selfridge Military Air Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">1011, 27333 C Street<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\"> Selfridge Air National Guard Base<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"section-info-text\">Michigan 48045<\/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.selfridgeairmuseum.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.selfridgeairmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"mailto:info@selfridgeairmuseum.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">info@selfridgeairmuseum.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">+1 586-239-5035<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\">April &#8211; October<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Saturdays, Sundays, Memorial Day &amp; Independence Day 11:00 17:00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission fee<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gift shop<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SelfridgeMilitaryAirMuseum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"attachment noopener wp-att-922\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"25\" height=\"25\" src=\"http:\/\/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=!1m14!1m8!1m3!1d375746.3183189374!2d-83.10881800679049!3d42.62917499999999!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x0%3A0x76622acf65116aca!2sSelfridge+Military+Air+Museum!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1473619051253\" 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\/selfridge-military-air-museum\/sikorsky-hh-52a-seaguard-1466\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6302\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"134\" src=\"http:\/\/www.aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sikorsky-HH-52A-Seaguard-1466.jpg\" alt=\"Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard 1466, Selfridge Military Air Museum\" class=\"wp-image-6302\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sikorsky-HH-52A-Seaguard-1466.jpg 240w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sikorsky-HH-52A-Seaguard-1466-180x101.jpg 180w, https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/Sikorsky-HH-52A-Seaguard-1466-120x67.jpg 120w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td>1430\/7Y<p><\/p>\n<p>9513<\/p>\n<p>67-15675<\/p>\n<p>67-17368<\/p>\n<p>67-21340<\/p>\n<p>58-3111<\/p>\n<p>55-0293<\/p>\n<p>54-1351<\/p>\n<p>59-0082<\/p>\n<p>142761\/JY-01<\/p>\n<p>44-35884<\/p>\n<p>78-0708<\/p>\n<p>78-0059\/MI<\/p>\n<p>92085\/I-01<\/p>\n<p>144721\/AW-721<\/p>\n<p>161620\/AJ-116<\/p>\n<p>57-0514<\/p>\n<p>62-1848<\/p>\n<p>152748\/LH-93<\/p>\n<p>53-6099<\/p>\n<p>52-1485<\/p>\n<p>56-0048<\/p>\n<p>63-7534<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n<p>49-1095\/FU-387<\/p>\n<p>56-3025<\/p>\n<p>56-3894<\/p>\n<p>51-1664<\/p>\n<p>51-1896<\/p>\n<p>1466<\/p>\n<p>8<\/p>\n<p>72-0261\/MI<\/p><\/td><td>Beech AT-7 Navigator<p><\/p>\n<p>Beech AT-11 Expeditor<\/p>\n<p>Bell AH-1F Cobra<\/p>\n<p>Bell UH-1H Iroquois<\/p>\n<p>Cessna O-2A Skymaster<\/p>\n<p>Cessna U-3A Blue Canoe<\/p>\n<p>Convair C-131D Samaritan<\/p>\n<p>Convair TF-102A Delta Dagger<\/p>\n<p>Convair NF-106A Delta Dart<\/p>\n<p>Douglas A4D-2 Skyhawk<\/p>\n<p>Douglas B-26C Invader<\/p>\n<p>Fairchild A-10A Thunderbolt II<\/p>\n<p>General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon<\/p>\n<p>Goodyear FG-1D Corsair<\/p>\n<p>Grumman US-2B Tracker<\/p>\n<p>Grumman F-14A Tomcat<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed C-130A Hercules<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed C-130E Hercules<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed P-3B Orion<\/p>\n<p>Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star<\/p>\n<p>Martin RB-57A Night Intruder<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo<\/p>\n<p>McDonnell Douglas F-4C Phantom II<\/p>\n<p>Nike &#8220;Ajax&#8221; Missile<\/p>\n<p>Nike &#8220;Hercules&#8221; Missile<\/p>\n<p>North American F-86A Sabre<\/p>\n<p>North American F-100D Super Sabre<\/p>\n<p>North American F-100F Super Sabre<\/p>\n<p>Republic F-84F Thunderstreak<\/p>\n<p>Republic RF-84F Thunderflash<\/p>\n<p>Sikorsky HH-52A Seaguard<\/p>\n<p>SPAD XIII<\/p>\n<p>Vought A-7D Corsair II<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What to Explore at the Selfridge Military Air Museum:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Aircraft Displays:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum\u2019s <strong>Air Park<\/strong> features over <strong>30 military aircraft<\/strong>, spanning from WWII to modern times. Notable planes include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>F-4 Phantom II<\/strong>: A versatile fighter jet used in Vietnam and beyond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A-10 Thunderbolt II (&#8220;Warthog&#8221;)<\/strong>: Known for its tank-busting capabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>B-52 Stratofortress<\/strong>: An iconic long-range bomber.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>P-51 Mustang<\/strong>: A legendary fighter from WWII.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Indoor Exhibits:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum\u2019s indoor galleries include:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Artifacts and Memorabilia<\/strong>: Explore military uniforms, medals, and personal items from service members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interactive Displays<\/strong>: Learn about the history of Selfridge Air Base and Michigan&#8217;s role in military aviation through engaging exhibits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Model Aircraft Collection<\/strong>: A detailed collection of scale models of various military aircraft.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Engines and Weaponry:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Displays include military jet engines, missiles, and munitions, offering insights into the technological advancements in aviation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Honoring Military History:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The museum honors the men and women who served at Selfridge and beyond, with exhibits dedicated to local heroes and their contributions to U.S. military operations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Access and Security:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Since the museum is on an active military base, visitors must bring <strong>government-issued photo identification<\/strong> and may be subject to a security check.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tips for Visiting:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Photography:<\/strong> Bring a camera\u2014many of the aircraft in the outdoor Air Park make for great photo opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Weather Considerations:<\/strong> The Air Park is outdoors, so dress appropriately for the season.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gift Shop:<\/strong> Don\u2019t miss the gift shop for military-themed memorabilia and books.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plan Ahead:<\/strong> If you\u2019re not a member of the military, check the museum\u2019s policies for base access before your visit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Selfridge Military Air Museum, located at Selfridge Air National Guard Base in Harrison Township, Michigan, is a fascinating destination for aviation and military history&#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-6301","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6301","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=6301"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6301\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":32408,"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6301\/revisions\/32408"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aviationmuseum.eu\/Blogvorm\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6301"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}