This past trip though I noticed there was a lack of the retired volunteers who used to greet people at the entrance and stationed around the museum to answer questions and tell war stories. As a military aviator I always enjoy learning about and honoring my heritage especially talking to the seasoned aviators who used to fly those beautiful aircraft. I have been to Pima Air and Space Museum on multiple occasions as work has me pass through Tucson and Davis-Monthan AFB in particular as well as being stationed there a few years ago. Plan to spend several hours at a minimum with dedicated aircraft enthusiasts probably staying all day. Besides combat aircraft they have several iterations of Air Force One, passenger planes that have been reconfigured for secondary uses and crop dusters. There is also a separate museum dedicated to the a bomb wing of the Eight AF which was based in England. We recommend taking the shuttle tour through the grounds where the driver gives the history and tidbits of information about the various aircraft displayed in the open. Of great interest to us was the type of anti-aircraft gun used by my father-in-law during the Battle of the Bulge. Docents in all of the hangers are well informed about the aircraft and displays. Two more hangers are dedicated to WWII aircraft separated into the European and Pacific theaters. A main hanger sets the stage for the experience with early aircraft using the crafts themselves and dioramas and exhibits to enhance the experience. By having a large amount of space and the support of the military branches and being close to the storage area for unneeded military aircraft the museum is able to trace the history of flight, primarily military, from its infancy.
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