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Wurtsmith Air MuseumOur tentative opening* date is:
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* This date will be changed if Federal or State guidance regarding COVID19, requires
the museum to stay closed or adjust our operating dates and times.
Our L-19 “Bird Dog” was recently moved to a heated hangar. It’s restoration will be a winter project for friends from Flight Base Operations and volunteers from Kalitta Air. We really appreciate their interest in returning this plane to it’s original appearance and flying condition. It has been a museum display “in restoration” for over 20 years. We are anxious to see what it looks like with both wings attached!
The L-19 “Bird Dog” was used as a spotter plane in Korea and Vietnam because it could be flown at a low altitude and slow speed.
Check back for photos as the restoration gets underway.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
The Wurtsmith Air Museum is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, dedicated to preserving the history of Wurtsmith Air Force Base and aviation in Northeastern Michigan.
We offer visitors three hangars full of military (all branches) and aviation history, static aircraft displays, artifacts, equipment and lots of WAFB memorabilia.
The museum is handicapped accessible and tours are available
for school groups and the general public.
We are located on the former
Wurtsmith Air Force Base
4071 East Van Ettan Street
Oscoda, Michigan 48750
ADMISSION:
Adults: $ 7.00
Children (under 12): $ 3.00
Children (under 5): Free
Active Military (with ID): Free
Museum members: Free
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On this day in SAC aviation history …..
On 16 January 1957: Operation POWER FLITE. At 1:00 p.m. PST, five Boeing B-52B Stratofortress eight-engine jet bombers of the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command, 93rd Bombardment Wing […]
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AN ARTIFACT FROM WURTSMITH’S COLD WAR PAST HAS RETURNED HOME
We are happy to announce our newest acquisition!
The radar navigator’s ejection seat from Wurtsmith B-52, 58-0173 ‘Let’s Make a Deal’
The ejection seat was added to our collection on June 26 and we are working on an appropriate display to tell its story.
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Get In Touch
Physical Location:
4071 East Van Ettan Street
Oscoda, Michigan 48750
Mailing Address:
PO Box 664
Oscoda, Michigan 48750
Telephone: (989) 739-7555
Email: email@wurtsmithairmuseum.net
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