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'''Category:''' Veterans
'''Category:''' Veterans


'''Purpose:''' To preserve, protect and display artifacts and mementos from the WW-II era of Freeman Army Airfield as an Army Air Force multi-engine training base. On display you will find uniforms, weapons, aircraft models, tools, vehicles, and many aircraft parts from both US and captured enemy planes. We have a Link Trainer, and the original 1942 Ford/American LaFrance fire truck that was at the base during 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.


'''Hours of Operation:''' Open Saturday mornings 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, except for holiday weekends, or call for an appointment. Groups welcome.
'''Hours of Operation:''' Open Saturday mornings 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, except for holiday weekends, or call for an appointment. Groups welcome.
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Website: www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org
Website: www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org


Other: Free admission and parking. Is a federally recognized 501.c.3 charity and relies on donations to fund the operation and grow the collection. Please call for more information.
Other: There is no charge to tour the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted.




== Contact Information ==
== Contact Information ==
Name: Bonnye Good
Phone: 812-522-0613


Name: Larry Bothe
Name: Larry Bothe
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Updated July 2016
Updated March 2017

Revision as of 20:37, 27 March 2017

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Name: Freeman Army Airfield Museum

Category: Veterans

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 holiday weekends, or call for an appointment. Groups welcome.


Additional Information

Address: 1035 A Ave

City: Seymour

State: Indiana

ZIP: 47274

Phone: 812-522-2031

Phone 2: 812-521-7400

Website: www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org

Other: There is no charge to tour the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted.


Contact Information

Name: Larry Bothe

Email: lbothe@comcast.net


Updated March 2017

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