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Oregon Air &
Space Museum
The Oregon Air and Space Museum is dedicated to the acquisition and
display of various aircraft and artifacts depicting the history of
aviation and space technology for the education and enjoyment of the
people of Oregon.
The museum is...
a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization and relies entirely on
donations, admissions, grants and memberships for support.
a popular education tool & a regular part of the curriculum of
several area schools. |
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a focus point
where pilots, historians, model builders and aviation enthusiasts of
all ages share common interests.
a frequent sponsor of special aviation events such as
fly-ins, dinner speakers, and open house air fairs.
Memberships...
Several categories of memberships allow families, individuals and
corporations to play a key role in preserving our aviation heritage.
In addition, members receive the Museum's newsletter "Wings of
Oregon", free admission to the museum, invitations to special
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North American F-86 Sabre
Grumman A-6E Intruder
McDonnell F-4 Phantom
Mikoyan/Gurevich MiG-17 |
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Featured
Aircraft...
North American F-86 Sabre
Swept wing single seat jet fighter used in Korea.
Nieuport 17
WWI Single seat fighter built by the French, and used by Allied
Forces against the Germans.
Fokker Dr 1 Triplane
Single seat three-winged WWI fighter as flown by the "Red Baron."
Grumman A-6E Intruder
Navy carrier based jet bomber flown in Vietnam and the Persian Gulf.
Mitchell Wing B-10
Early design of a flying wing ultralight. It weighs less than 200
pounds.
McDonnell F-4 Phantom
Supersonic two seat Navy and Air Force fighter used in Vietnam.
Japanese Zero Replica
Accurate 5/8 scale flying replica of Mitsubishi's legendary WWII
fighter.
Mikoyan/Gurevich MiG-17
Russian swept wing jet fighter used in Vietnam. Flown by Bill
Reesman in "MiG Magic" air show.
Breezy
Three place high wing pusher with complete open "Breezy" cockpit.
Smith Termite
Home built high wing monoplane displayed without fabric covering.
Thorp T-18 |
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See Other Exhibits...
First Flight Around The World
Only two of four Douglas World Cruisers finished this incredible
trip in 1924. The old Eugene Airport was on their many stops.
Tribute to Oregon's Fighter Aces
Detailed Space Exploration Time Line |
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Philatelic Air Mail covers and cachets
Extensive scale model collection
Over 600 models in constant 1/72 scale built by
one person. The model exhibit shows the
development of aviation from the Wright Brothers
to the Stealth fighter.
Flightsuits and uniforms
Aircraft Armament
Includes Hotchkiss and Lewis machine guns; .30 and
.50 caliber Browning machine guns; and twin 1917
Spandau machine guns used by German pilots in WWI,
such as Manfred von Richthofen... the "Red Baron."
Gift Shop and Many additional artifacts and displays.
For Admittance Fees & Hours & Tours Contact:
Oregon Air & Space Museum
90377 Boeing Drive - Eugene, Oregon 97402
Phone: (541) 461-1101
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Located at the South end of Eugene
Airport. One block north of Airport Road on Boeing Drive. |
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Nearby Lodging - Eugene, Cottage Grove, Sweet Home, Corvallis Oregon
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