This aviation museum has a large collection of military aircraft and historical artifacts that dates from the early days of US military aviation as well as the history of Barksdale AFB, the formation of the 2nd Bomb Wing and formation of the 8th Air Force.
The museum is located at the north gate, Bossier Gate. The admission is free and the hours of operation are from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM everyday except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. A gift shop is inside the museum and shares the same business time as the museum.
Exhibits
2nd Bomb Wing history timeline in artifacts from 1918 - presentAviation art gallery
Exclusive September 11, 2001 exhibit. Actual podium and furniture from the Eighth Air Force Headquarters when U.S. President George W. Bush made the first speech during the terrorist attacks.
Aircraft Collection
B-47E StratojetRepublic F-84F Thunderjet
Titan II nose cone
B-58 Hustler rocket sled
Target practice used Keystone B-6
Aerospace ground vehicles
1953 Dodge AF Ambulance
OA-11 Crash Truck
Jet Engine Crane
EUCLID B-52 Tug
AGM-28 Hound Dog
P-15 Crash Truck
GE TF-30 Jet Engine
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