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== Agency Information ==
 
== Agency Information ==
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'''Name:''' Freeman Army Airfield Museum
 
'''Name:''' Freeman Army Airfield Museum
  
'''Category:''' Veterans
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'''Category:''' History/Museums
  
'''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.
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'''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.
 
  
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'''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 ==
 
== Additional Information ==
  
Address: 1035 A Ave
 
  
City: Seymour
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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.
  
State: Indiana
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'''Address:''' 1035 A Ave
  
ZIP: 47274
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'''City:''' Seymour
  
Phone: 812-522-2031
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'''State:''' Indiana
  
Phone 2: 812-521-7400
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'''ZIP:''' 47274
  
Website: www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org
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'''Phone:''' 812-271-1821 
  
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.
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'''Website:''' http://www.freemanarmyairfieldmuseum.org/
  
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'''Other:''' There is no charge to tour the museum, but donations are gratefully accepted.
  
 
== Contact Information ==
 
== Contact Information ==
  
Name: Bonnye Good
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'''Name:''' Larry Bothe
 
 
Phone: 812-522-0613
 
 
 
 
 
Name: Larry Bothe
 
  
Email: lbothe@comcast.net
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'''Email:''' faafmuseum@gmail.com
  
  
  
Updated July 2016
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Updated December 2021

Latest revision as of 14:36, 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