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- Atlwarrior
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Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
It would be nice to have a large-scale history of commercial aviation from pre-deregulation to now. It would be interesting to see the history of former powerhouses like Eastern, Pan Am, TWA, etc. It would also be interesting to see the initial process of how routes gain authority to operate in different countries. The museum could also house former aircraft like the 747, DC-10, L-1011, and provide a stimulating experience. I know smaller version aviation museum like Delta's museum in Atlanta exist, but a huge museum combining all commercial aviation history of all airlines would be nice. This would obviously come through private donations.
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- intotheair
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
The Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum near IAD is not focused solely on commercial aviation, but it is certainly an impressive collection and a nice visit. It's probably the closest to what you're looking for, and it's definitely nothing to sneeze at.
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- SFOATLFlyer
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
The two museums in the Seattle area are quite good, but are not exclusively commercial in nature. As an avgeek it would be nice. I'll settle for my personalized tour of the Museum of Flight at BFI hosted by Bob Bogash. That was pretty awesome.
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- akelley728
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
The National Airline History Museum located in Kansas City is focused on commercial aviation.
Founded in 1986 by aviation enthusiasts Larry A. Brown and Dick McMahon, the Airline History Museum was originally known as Save-A-Connie. Brown and McMahon were joined by a number of other enthusiasts, including (then) current and former TWA employees.
The group began by highlighting commercial aviation in the propeller age but has since moved into the jet age with the acquisition of a Lockheed Tristar aircraft. They hope to further expand the museum's collection of vintage passenger aircraft.
Boeing 727, Constellation, DC-3, DC-8-62, L1011, Martin 404, and the unique TWA Moonliner II replica.
http://www.airlinehistory.org/the-museum/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_ ... ory_Museum
Founded in 1986 by aviation enthusiasts Larry A. Brown and Dick McMahon, the Airline History Museum was originally known as Save-A-Connie. Brown and McMahon were joined by a number of other enthusiasts, including (then) current and former TWA employees.
The group began by highlighting commercial aviation in the propeller age but has since moved into the jet age with the acquisition of a Lockheed Tristar aircraft. They hope to further expand the museum's collection of vintage passenger aircraft.
Boeing 727, Constellation, DC-3, DC-8-62, L1011, Martin 404, and the unique TWA Moonliner II replica.
http://www.airlinehistory.org/the-museum/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_ ... ory_Museum
Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
I wish that the EAA Museum in Oshkosh would expand the museum with a wing just for Commercial aviation. Also during Airventure have a US airline buyers showcase here in the US instead of traveling to France or Germany. There is plenty of room to do what I call Airline row bring in factory & all ready in service birds to showcase them here. And contribute to the US economy by sales here in the USA instead of Europe.
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- airtrantpa
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
The st Petersburg history museum has a very nice exhibit on airlines, as Tony Jannus flew the first airline passenger in St Petersburg on The Benoist. There is a replica of the plane at PIE
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- frmrCapCadet
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
Actually just the Pacific Northwest has three large air museums, Paine, Boeing Field, and McMinnville Oregon. Add the Boeing tour at Paine and it would be a packed 2 day tour to do the four things.
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- Beechtobus
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
The Imperial Terminal at LAX is now a little jem of a airline history museum. Small, but packed to the gills with airline memorabilia, exhibits, and uniforms. There is also a DC-3 and great views of LAX action.
Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
Don't forget Pima! In addition to a massive plethora of military aircraft, they have a significant collection of airliners (prop and jet) plus transports. Wanna see a Super Guppy, anyone? I'm hoping to get out there this summer.
http://www.pimaair.org/visit/new-aircraft-list
http://www.pimaair.org/visit/new-aircraft-list
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- airtrantpa
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Re: Why no large-scale commercial aviation history museum in the United States?
How about the museum at MKE
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