Museum of Aviation (Warner Robins)
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Former name | Southeastern Museum of Aviation |
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Established | 1981 |
Location | Robins Air Force Base, Georgia |
Type | Military aviation museum |
Director | Ken Emery |
Owner | United States Air Force |
Website | http://www.museumofaviation.org/ |
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The Museum of Aviation is the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force. The museum is located just outside Warner Robins, Georgia, and near Robins Air Force Base. As of July 2019, the museum included four exhibit buildings and more than 85 historic aircraft, among other exhibits, on its 51 acres (21 ha).[1] The museum is also the home of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.[2] Admission is free to the nearly half-million visitors each year, which makes it the fourth-most-visited museum of the United States Department of Defense.[3]
History[]
The Museum of Aviation, originally the Southeastern Museum of Aviation, was founded in 1980, after World War I aviator Guy Orlando Stone offered his collection of aviation memorabilia to Robins Air Force Base if the base could build a museum to house it.[2] The Air Force approved the museum in late 1980, and the Southeastern Museum of Aviation Foundation was incorporated in 1981 with the support of local civilians and base officials.[2] Also in 1981, the Air Force Logistics Command, under General James P. Mullins, created its Heritage Program to preserve the history of Air Force logistics. The museum became part of the base's contribution to that program.[2]
The museum opened its first office in 1982 after the acquisition of another private collection.[2] That same year, the Air Force approved the museum's ten-year plan, and fundraising efforts began to collect the $9.5 million in projected construction costs for a permanent museum facility.[2] The museum also added to its artifacts and aircraft collections, with its first airplane arriving in 1983, with a total of 27 acquired that year. The museum officially opened to the public in November 1984 with 20 planes on display and 20 more being restored.[4]
By 1988, the museum's name had changed to the Museum of Aviation at Robins.[5]
In 1989, Georgia governor Joe Frank Harris signed legislation to create the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame, to be housed at the museum.[6] Among the original inductees included Stone, whose collection had helped launch the museum.[2][7]
In the 1990s, museum facilities expanded with addition of the "Hangar One" exhibit space in a former aircraft hangar.[5] In 1992, the museum dedicated its 60,000-square-foot "Phase II" facility, later named the Eagle Building, which housed a theater, a diorama, and more aircraft, among other exhibits.[5] In 1996, the "Century of Flight Hangar" added an additional 60,000 square feet.[5]
In 2013 the museum announced that 32 aircraft were to be removed from display. Some of these were relocated to other museums and some were scrapped on-site.
In 2019, the museum unveiled a statue of Eugene Bullard, the first African-American pilot to fly in combat. Bullard, a native of Columbus, Georgia, served in the Aéronautique Militaire (French Air Force) during World War I. He was posthumously commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force in 1994.[8]
Aircraft on display[]
Bombers[]
- Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress[9]
- Boeing B-29B Superfortress[10]
- Boeing B-52D Stratofortress[11]
- Douglas VB-26B Invader[12]
- Douglas WB-66D Destroyer[13]
- Lockheed P-2H Neptune[14]
- Martin B-57B Canberra[15]
- Rockwell B-1B Lancer[16]
Cargo aircraft[]
- Beechcraft C-45G Expeditor[17]
- Boeing EC-135N[18]
- Boeing KC-97L Stratofreighter[19]
- Cessna UC-78 Bobcat[20]
- Curtiss C-46D Commando[21]
- de Havilland Canada C-7A Caribou[22]
- Douglas C-47A Skytrain[23]
- Douglas C-54G Skymaster[24]
- Fairchild C-119B Flying Boxcar[25]
- Fairchild UC-123K Provider[26]
- Douglas C-124C Globemaster II[27]
- Lockheed AC-130A Spectre[28]
- Lockheed C-130E Hercules[29]
- Lockheed C-141C Starlifter[30]
- Lockheed EC-121K[31]
- Lockheed VC-140B[32]
Fighters[]
- Cessna A-37A Dragonfly[33]
- Convair F-102A Delta Dagger[34]
- Convair F-106A Delta Dart[35]
- Curtiss P-40N Warhawk[36]
- Fairchild Republic A-10A Thunderbolt II[37]
- General Dynamics F-16A Fighting Falcon[38]
- General Dynamics F-111E Aardvark[39]
- Lockheed F-80C Shooting Star[40]
- McDonnell F-101F Voodoo[41]
- McDonnell Douglas F-4D Phantom II[42]
- McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle[43]
- McDonnell Douglas F-15A Eagle[44]
- McDonnell RF-101C Voodoo[45]
- Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-17[46]
- North American F-86H Sabre[47]
- North American F-100D Super Sabre[48]
- North American P-51D Mustang – Replica[citation needed]
- North American P-51H Mustang[49]
- Northrop F-89J Scorpion[50]
- Republic F-84E Thunderjet[51]
- Republic F-105D Thunderchief[52]
Helicopters[]
- Bell UH-1F Iroquois[53]
- Bell UH-1P Iroquois[54]
- Kaman HH-43A Huskie[55]
- Sikorsky H-19D Chickasaw[56]
- Sikorsky HH-3E[57]
- Sikorsky MH-53M[58]
- Vertol CH-21B Workhorse[59]
Missiles and drones[]
- AIM-4D Falcon
- AIM-4E Falcon
- AIM-4F Falcon
- AIM-4G Falcon
- AIM-9L Sidewinder
- AIM-26A Falcon
- AIM-120 AMRAAM
- AIR-2A Genie
- AGM-28 Hound Dog[60]
- AGM-88 HARM
- AGM-136A Tacit Rainbow
- AQM-34N Firebee[61]
- AQM-34V Firebee II[62]
- BQM-34A Firebee[63]
- BQM-34F Firebee II[64]
- Lockheed D-21
- MGM‐13A Mace[65]
- MQM-107D Streaker[66]
- TM-61A Matador[67]
- YCGM-121B Seek Spinner
Trainers[]
Special aircraft[]
The SR-71A Blackbird on display is the current record holder for flight airspeed. Serial number 61-7958 set an absolute speed record of 1,905.81 knots (2,193.2 mph; 3,529.6 km/h) on July 28, 1976, which stands today.[77]
- 1896 Chanute Glider[citation needed]
- Aeronca 7AC Champion[78][14]
- Cessna O-1E Bird Dog[79]
- Cessna O-2A Skymaster[80]
- Cessna U-3B[81]
- de Havilland Canada U-6A[82]
- Epps 1912 Monoplane[citation needed]
- Grumman HU-16B Albatross[83]
- Helio U-10D[84]
- Laister-Kauffman TG-4A[85]
- Lockheed SR-71A Blackbird[86]
- Lockheed U-2D[87]
- Northrop Grumman RQ-4A Global Hawk[88]
- Rockwell OV-10 Bronco[89]
- Stinson L-5E Sentinel[90]
Education Center[]
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The Museum of Aviation Education Center offers multiple STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs through their trademark National STEM Academy.[91] The Education Center programs include Field Trips, History Special Events, Virtual programs, TinkerTech,[92] Mission Quest Flight Simulation, ACE (Ask. Challenge.Educate) Programs and ever evolving extensive STEM programs. The Academy is also the home of the Georgia NASA Educational Resource Center where educators and future educators can receive free workshops, STEM conferences, NASA materials and internship opportunities.
References[]
- ^ "Plan Your Visit". Museum of Aviation. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d e f g Head, William; Iobst, Richard W. (Summer 1992). "Preserving the History of Air Power Logistics in the Southeast: The First Decade of the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFВ, Georgia" (PDF). Air Force Journal of Logistics: 25–29.
- ^ Museum of Aviation Donor Guide (PDF). Museum of Aviation Foundation. pp. 3–4.
- ^ "About the Museum of Aviation". Museum of Aviation. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c d Head, William; Truluck, Diane H. (1997). A History of the Museum of Aviation at Robins AFB, The Crown Jewel of Georgia (PDF). Office of History, Warner Robins Air Logistics Center.
- ^ "Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame: About". www.gaaviationhalloffame.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ "Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame: Hall of Fame". www.gaaviationhalloffame.com. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
- ^ Prior, Ryan (2019-10-09). "The first African-American fighter pilot now has a statue at an aviation museum in Georgia". CNN. Retrieved 2019-10-15.
- ^ "B-17G "Flying Fortress" Undergoing Restoration". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "B-29B "Superfortress"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "B-52D "Stratofortress"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "VB-26B "Invader"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "WB-66D "Destroyer"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "LOANED AIRCRAFT BY LOC" (PDF). National Museum of the United States Air Force. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "B-57B "Canberra"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "B-1B "Lancer"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-45G "Expeditor" Undergoing Restoration". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "EC-135N "Stratotanker"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "KC-97L "Stratofreighter"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "UC-78B "Bamboo Bomber"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-46D "Commando"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-7A "Caribou"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-47B "Skytrain"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-54G "Skymaster"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-119C "Flying Boxcar"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-123K "Provider"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-124C "Globemaster II"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "AC-130A "Spectre"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-130E "Hercules"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "C-141C "Starlifter"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "EC-121K "Constellation"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "VC-140B "JetStar"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "A-37A "Dragonfly"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-102A "Delta Dagger"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-106A "Delta Dart"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "P-40N "Warhawk"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "A-10A "Thunderbolt II"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-16A "Fighting Falcon"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-111E "Aardvark"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-80C "Shooting Star"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-101F "Voodoo"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-4D "Phantom II"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-15A "Eagle"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ Espinosa, Shellie-Anne (28 June 2019). "F-15A becomes signature aircraft at Museum of Aviation". Robins Air Force Base. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "RF-101C "Voodoo"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "MiG-17 "Fresco"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-86H "Sabre"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-100D "Super Sabre"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "P-51H "Mustang"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-89J "Scorpion"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-84E "Thunderjet"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "F-105D "Thunderchief"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "Airframe Dossier - Bell UH-1F-BF Iroquois, s/n 65-7959 USAF, c/n 7100". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "UH-1P "Iroquois"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "HH-43F "Huskie"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "UH-19D "Chickasaw"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "HH-3E "Jolly Green Giant"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "MH-53M "Pave Low"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "CH-21B "Workhorse"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "AGM-28A "Hound Dog"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "AQM-34N "Firebee"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "AQM-34V "Firebee II"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "BQM-34A-53 "Firebee"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "BQM-34F "Firebee II"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "MGM-13A "Mace"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "MQM-107D "Streaker"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "TM-61A "Matador"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "PT-17 "Kaydet"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "T-37B "Tweet"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "PT-19A "Cornell"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "T-33A "Shooting Star"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "T-6G "Texan"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "T-28A "Trojan"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "T-39A "Sabreliner"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "PT-22 "Recruit"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "BT-13B "Valiant"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ A-12, YF-12A, & SR-71 Timeline of Events
- ^ "L-16B "Grasshopper"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 27 April 2020.
- ^ "L-19A (O-1E) "Bird Dog"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "O-2A "Skymaster"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "U-3B "Blue Canoe"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "U-6A "Beaver"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "AIRCRAFT PROJECTS". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "U-10B "Super Courier"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "TG-4A "Yankee Doodle"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "SR-71A "Blackbird"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "U-2C "Dragon Lady"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "RQ-4A "Global Hawk"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "OV-10A "Bronco"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "L-5E "Sentinel"". Museum of Aviation Foundation. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
- ^ "National Stem Academy". Museum of Aviation. Retrieved 18 April 2020.
- ^ "TinkerTech Archives". Museum of Aviation. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
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