Piston Engine
The Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone was one of the most powerful radial aircraft engines produced in the United States. It was a twin-row, […]
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Jet Engine
The Pratt & Whitney J-57 (company designation: JT-3C) was an axial-flow turbojet engine developed by Pratt & Whitney in the early 1950s. […]
Airport Beacon
After the Central Illinois Regional Airport decided to replace the old airport beacon, the Museum was able to acquire it. Plans were […]
Hughes 269A
The Hughes TH-55 Osage was a piston-powered light training helicopter produced for the United States Army. It was also produced as the Model 269 […]
Cessna 310
The Cessna 310 is an American six-seat, low-wing, twin-engine monoplane that was produced by Cessna between 1954 and 1980. It was the first twin-engine […]
Special Event Days
Open Cockpit Days During the summer/fall months on the third Saturday of each month, we sponsor a family-friendly event that provides guests […]
Bell AH-1J SeaCobra
Aircraft’s Background First flown in prototype form on September 7, 1965, and named Huey Cobra, this helicopter was first delivered to the […]
Northrop T-38A Talon
Aircraft’s Background The T-38A Talon came to our Museum as a permanent loan at the direction of the National Museum of the […]
Vought A-7A Corsair II
Aircraft’s Background This aircraft, Bureau Number 152681, was assigned to the VA-125 (Rough Riders) in Lemoore, California from December 1, 1969, to […]
Preservation Projects
The Museum currently has two aircraft preservation projects. One of them is being restored while on display in the Chuck Schumacher Aviation […]