When these dedicated pilots found that virtually all of the nearly 300,000 aircraft that had been produced during the war had been destroyed, they vowed to try to preserve at least one of each type so that future generations would understand and appreciate the importance and accomplishments of American air power. The museum remains dedicated to acquisition, restoration and preservation in flying condition of these vintage military aircraft. Approximately 20 of the 137 aircraft in the CAF are on display at any one time, with different aircraft quarterly. F4U Corsair, Gertwan Heinkel HE-111, and Messerschmitt. Experience the flight of a young Army Air Force cadet learning to fly in the Entertainment Flight Simulator by combining a laser video disc, audio technology, motion and wind, which is the very same technology used to train pilots.
Photographs line the walls, and an original collection of early fire markers are also on exhibit.
2 - 5 p.m. 301 W. Missouri. Site is located on Scharbauer Ranch south of city limits. Reproduction of remains on display in Midland County Museum. Art and archaeology collections displayed in this1934 mansion which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places . The interior of this house include carved wooden friezes, hand-painted tile and Italian marble fireplaces.