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 airpower. The museum remains dedicated to acquisition, restoration and preservation in flying condition of these vintage military aircraft. CAF maintains impressive array of World War II planes of U.S., Britain, Germany and Japan. Approximately 20 of the 137 aircraft in the CAF are on display at any one time, with different aircraft quarterly. 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-the same technology used to train pilots.
Photographs line the walls, and an original collection of early fire markers also on exhibit.
Sponsored by Downtown Lions Club. Also housed is the John and Rosalind Redfern Genealogical Research Center. In library at 301 W. Missouri. Interior house accents include carved wooden friezes, hand-painted tile and Italian marble fireplaces. Exhibits feature Southwestern art painting, sculpture, and ceramics.