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Millville, NJ
48
Miles From Center City Philly:
Known As "America's First Defense Airport"
The Millville Airport was dedicated "America's First Defense Airport" in 1941; and thereafter, opened as a gunnery school for fighter pilots. During its three year existence, thousands of soldiers and civilians served there, with about 1,500 pilots . . .
The Millville Airport was dedicated "America's First Defense Airport" in 1941; and thereafter, opened as a gunnery school for fighter pilots. During its three year existence, thousands of soldiers and civilians served there, with about 1,500 pilots receiving advanced fighter training in the Thunder . . .
Lakehurst, NJ
52
Miles From Center City Philly:
Hindenburg Crash Site & Naval Air Base Museum
Located at the Lakehurst Navel Airbase & Hanger, best known as the location of the Hindenburg disaster, the museum's archives include thousands of artifacts and photographs and assorted memorabilia relating to the Hindenburg and Navy Lighter-Than-Air . . .
Located at the Lakehurst Navel Airbase & Hanger, best known as the location of the Hindenburg disaster, the museum's archives include thousands of artifacts and photographs and assorted memorabilia relating to the Hindenburg and Navy Lighter-Than-Air aeronautics. All guests must be registered two w . . .
Reading, PA
69
Miles From Center City Philly:
Museum Highlighting The Mid-Atlantic Region's Contribution To Flight
The museum's collection emphasizes the Mid-Atlantic region's unique contribution to flight, and also chronicles a history of general and military aviation.
The museum's collection emphasizes the Mid-Atlantic region's unique contribution to flight, and also chronicles a history of general and military aviation.
Cape May, NJ
81
Miles From Center City Philly:
Collection of Mainly Military Wartime Aircraft
The museum's aircraft collection focuses on World War II, when the United States Navy conducted training operations at the site, but also includes more recent vintage military aircraft from the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the post-C . . .
The museum's aircraft collection focuses on World War II, when the United States Navy conducted training operations at the site, but also includes more recent vintage military aircraft from the Cold War, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and the post-Cold War period.
Bethel, PA
96
Miles From Center City Philly:
Aircraft & Artifacts Collection From Flying's Golden Age
Learn how the early aviators flew, what they flew, and the lost art of early aircraft construction. Museum displays include full size operational aircraft and automobiles, as well as displays of artifacts from the Golden Age. Craftsmen are continua . . .
Learn how the early aviators flew, what they flew, and the lost art of early aircraft construction. Museum displays include full size operational aircraft and automobiles, as well as displays of artifacts from the Golden Age. Craftsmen are continually working on restoring new collection additions . . .
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