The Bong Chapter of the IPMS built various scale plastic aircraft models of representative aircraft flown by Milwaukee's 128th Air Refueling Wing. This display commemorates the pioneer effort to establish a national airline system, which took place in Milwaukee between 1919-1921. Displayed are photos and a scale model of the Lawson C-2 airliner, built in Milwaukee. Milwaukee Aviation Paintings Located on the east wall, this series of paintings shows the history of the types of commercial aircraft that have flown into Milwaukee. Midwest Express Airlines Making Milwaukee its home, this national airline is featured in this display with models, photos and other momentos.
Documentation includes aircraft types, dates of movements and registration numbers.
This scale model shows the Milwaukee terminal as it appeared in 1941. Located on the ramp in front of the terminal are two scale DC-3's in the markings of Northwest Airlines and Pennsylvania Central Airlines. The beacon atop the entry to the Gallery is believed by the Federal Aviation Administration to be that which first operated at Mitchell Field on November 1, 1926. It was used to guide airmail flights between Chicago and the Twin Cities. This flyable aircraft was placed on display in 1988 and is suspended from the Airport's ceiling near the Gallery entrance.