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== Agency Information == | == Agency Information == | ||
'''Name:''' Freeman Army Airfield Museum | '''Name:''' Freeman Army Airfield Museum | ||
'''Category:''' | '''Category:''' History/Museums | ||
'''Purpose:''' The mission of the Freeman Army Airfield Museum is to educate the public about and preserve the history of Freeman Army Airfield as a military training facility and foreign aircraft evaluation center. We preserve and honor the memory of the World War II veterans who trained and served here, as well as the civilians who helped the base function during and shortly after the war. | '''Purpose:''' The mission of the Freeman Army Airfield Museum is to educate the public about and preserve the history of Freeman Army Airfield as a military training facility and foreign aircraft evaluation center. We preserve and honor the memory of the World War II veterans who trained and served here, as well as the civilians who helped the base function during and shortly after the war. | ||
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* The museum has displays including a flight simulator, firearms & edged weapons, operational 1942 Ford fire truck, military art, aircraft engines, and parts from WW-II enemy aircraft. It typically takes about 1.5 hours to tour our 2 buildings. | * The museum has displays including a flight simulator, firearms & edged weapons, operational 1942 Ford fire truck, military art, aircraft engines, and parts from WW-II enemy aircraft. It typically takes about 1.5 hours to tour our 2 buildings. | ||
Address: 1035 A Ave | '''Address:''' 1035 A Ave | ||
'''City:''' Seymour | |||
'''State:''' Indiana | |||
'''ZIP:''' 47274 | |||
'''Phone:''' 812-271-1821 | |||
'''Website:''' http://www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org/ | |||
'''Other:''' There is no charge to tour the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted. | |||
== Contact Information == | == Contact Information == | ||
Name: Larry Bothe | '''Name:''' Larry Bothe | ||
Email: faafmuseum@gmail.com | '''Email:''' faafmuseum@gmail.com | ||
Updated | Updated December 2021 | ||
Latest revision as of 18:36, 9 December 2021
Agency Information
Name: Freeman Army Airfield Museum
Category: History/Museums
Purpose: The mission of the Freeman Army Airfield Museum is to educate the public about and preserve the history of Freeman Army Airfield as a military training facility and foreign aircraft evaluation center. We preserve and honor the memory of the World War II veterans who trained and served here, as well as the civilians who helped the base function during and shortly after the war.
Hours of Operation: Open Saturday mornings 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, except for Christmas & New Year's weekends, or call for an appointment. Groups welcome.
Additional Information
- The museum has displays including a flight simulator, firearms & edged weapons, operational 1942 Ford fire truck, military art, aircraft engines, and parts from WW-II enemy aircraft. It typically takes about 1.5 hours to tour our 2 buildings.
Address: 1035 A Ave
City: Seymour
State: Indiana
ZIP: 47274
Phone: 812-271-1821
Website: http://www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org/
Other: There is no charge to tour the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted.
Contact Information
Name: Larry Bothe
Email: faafmuseum@gmail.com
Updated December 2021