Museum of Aviation

Warner Robins, Georgia: Robins Air Force Base has served the United States Air Force for seven decades. It role as home to the Air Force Materiel Command has made the base a key player in maintain the Air Force’s feel or aircraft.

To honor the rich history of Robins Air Force Base, they opened the Museum of Aviation in 1981. Housing four large structures and over ninety aircraft, the museum takes visitors on a trip through the history of operations at Robins AFB from World War II through the War on Terror.

A visit to the Museum of Aviation begins at the Eagle Building. The three story building is home to many exhibits. In the atrium as you entrance is an F-15 Eagle to showcase Team Robins maintenance mission. Throughout the building you will travel through time through exhibits showcasing aircraft from World War II both the European and Pacific theaters, Korean War and much more. The Eagle Building is also home to the gift shop on the first floor, the Georgia Hall of Fame and the restaurant.

Hangar One is home to the Vietnam era aircraft. Here you will find the planes, helicopters, armament and ground support vehicles that helped support the war effort during the Vietnam War.

Hangar Two is the Century of Flight gallery. This is where you will find one of the highlights of the museum, a SR-71 Blackbird. The exhibits found here highlight the current era of aviation including unmanned aerial vehicles.

Hangar Three is the World War II gallery. This is home to the many planes that served during the Great War. It is also where you where you will find a gallery dedicated to the paratroopers of the war.

Surrounding these buildings is a large collection of aircraft sprawled across the 43 acres of the museum grounds.

The Museum of Aviation entertains over 500,000 visitors a year.

The Museum of Aviation is located on the perimeter of Robins Air Force Base. It is open yearly and admission is free.

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