Have you ever wondered what it was like to take to the sky during World War I, World War II, or any of America’s modern wars? In Dover, you can tour fascinating, historic aircraft that fought for our freedom and hear first-hand experiences from the veterans that crewed them. The Air Mobility Command Museum on the Dover Air Force Base is one museum that everyone in the state will absolutely love.
Dover’s Air Mobility Museum is one of the most fascinating places in the First State.
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You’ll find dozens of military and civilian aircraft on display, as well as a full hangar full of memorabilia and educational displays.
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Inside the museum, you’ll see all sorts of displays telling the history of military aviation, from the earliest days, through both World Wars and into modern warfare and surveillance.
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One of the coolest things to chck out inside is the Boeing B-17G!
Flickr / Mr. T in DC This massive aircraft was christened the “Flying Fortress” and was a legendary plane during World War II. This tough-as-nails plane was as used during campaigns against the Axis powers in both Europe and the Pacific. In the photo above, you can see the Sperry ball turret from “Sleepy Time Gal,” a flying fortress that was part of the 381st Bomb Group.
Every third Saturday from April to October, the AMC opens its cockpit doors and offers full tours of the aircraft on site.
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On Open Cockpit Days, the museum offers full access tours of their many aircraft.
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The tour guides are often veterans who served on these airships, so you’ll be able to hear what it was truly like to be flying through the air on these military machines.
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As you tour the historic airplanes and learn their stories, you’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time to the days of dogfights and paratroopers.
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Best of all, access to the museum is FREE! Anyone can enjoy this incredible museum without having to worry about ticket prices or reservations.
Google Local / Matthais R. Monschein The Air Mobility Command Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The AMC’s Open Cockpit Days are the best time to tour, and there are three left for the year! Join the Museum’s tour guides on August 18th, September 15th, October 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. (weather permitting) to learn about the most fascinating planes to ever take flight. Guides will be waiting for you in open aircraft and will tell you their stories. Many of the tour guides are retired crew, so you’ll get a truly personalized experience when you hear their tales. Point your GPS to 1301 Heritage Rd., Dover AFB, DE 19902 and look out for the brown signs that point the way to the Museum’s gated entrance.
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This massive aircraft was christened the “Flying Fortress” and was a legendary plane during World War II. This tough-as-nails plane was as used during campaigns against the Axis powers in both Europe and the Pacific. In the photo above, you can see the Sperry ball turret from “Sleepy Time Gal,” a flying fortress that was part of the 381st Bomb Group.
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The Air Mobility Command Museum is open to the public Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
There’s still a lot of time left in the summer to knock the Air Mobility Command Center off your summer bucket list! Once you’ve scheduled your visit, take a look at 12 Unforgettable Things You Must Add To Your Delaware Summer Bucket List and make sure you have the best summer yet.
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