Awesome Air Show that gets better every year! Great history of Rosie the Riveter! NOTHING TO DISLIKE
Visited whilst on a day trip from Canada. The museum has a few preserved aircraft that have all been mentioned previously. On my visit the Sabre was missing and is apparently on loan. You can see the B52, Privateer and Martin 'Canberra' but they are still airside some distance from the main museum where it used to be before the fire I believe, so a drive us necessary and you cannot get close due to security fencing which is a great shame and useless for any photography. Museum staff were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Is it worth a long drive for the one location probably not. As part of a road tour just popping in, yes. It should take about half an hour to get round the main museums building.
My husband and I have been members of the Yankee Air Museum for over 5 years, and today we decided to attend their open house today. The YAM has recently become affiliated with the Smithsonian. The earlier version of the museum burned in a fire several years ago, but the volunteers managed to save the onsite aircraft and many pieces of memorabilia, and they've been working to rebuild and reassemble the collection ever since. The museum includes material from WW I and WW II, Korea, Vietnam, and is working to expand its displays for all of the different conflicts. It's also home to the Yankee Lady, one of the few remaining B-17s still airworthy and flying.Today, the museum is a fascinating place to visit, with multiple displays arranged around some of the 15 aircraft they have onsite. Check out the Huey! (the B-52's outside, due to its size) You can take a self-guided tour and enjoy the displays, or ask any volunteer (all friendly and very willing to chat). They have an active repair shop at one end of the museum, where they're working to restore parts of a B-24 (part of a much larger project, I'm told). There's a flight simulator to try out, all sorts of military gear on display, and a growing collection of photos. Definitely worth a look.The Yankee Air Museum is next to Willow Run Airport, outside of Ypsilanti, MI. You'll have to get there by car, but there's plenty of free parking.Look for the air show hosted every summer, at this same location.
This museum is a collection of restored WW2 and other mostly military aircraft that have been restored to flying condition by the volunteer members of the Yankee Air Force. If you or a family member have any connection to these planes this is a must see attraction. Many of the members are veterans who can enlighten visitors about the aircraft. Each year in August they organize a huge airshow at Willow Run Airport with at least 50 similar aircraft from similar museums throughout America. Most are available on the tarmac for close inspection, some can be toured and most also do a flying demonstration. Be sure to schedule your visit to match the airshow for the maximum historic aircraft experience.
Great day at air show. War re-inactment and airplane voice over was great!! 17 P51 Mustangs, P38 , several Thunderbolts, several trainers, helicopter,C47,
This place has a large group of volunteers and employees who all seem to have a great passion for military aircraft and a joy for sharing their wealth of knowledge to visitors.They have many aircraft on display - some are beautifully restored, others are mid-restoration and on display while so. Several of the planes in the hanger, you're allowed to climb right into and play with controls.Outside are a few more on display that you can walk up to and touch, but not climb on. Down the road a bit are a few more large planes, but they're behind a fence with signs warning "Restricted Area". You can drive over and look from your car. They're cool enough to bother.For younger kids, there are a few interactive activities to entertain.Probably appropriate for ages 6 and up. Teens may be unimpressed (when aren't they?) unless they have a strong interest in planes or military.You can't beat the $8 entry fee. So buy something in their giftshop!
What a gem this tiny air museum was! Boasting the largest B-24 manufacturer during WWII and the one of the largest employers of Rosie's during the war, the museum is actually in a different location, and the plant threatens to be closed forever after GM decided to back out of manufacturing cars there.., this piece of history should not be overlooked. Many of the planes inside were scaled down replicas or stripped clean, but there were some originals too and lots of war memorabilia and a great staff for tours and questions. I loved this place and want to save my pennies for a ride in the B-17 someday!
This museum is located in a hangar. You can see everything in an hour or two. Nice displays. The staff is very nice and gives you plenty of information and will answer any questions you have.
I can't member what month I visited the place it was soon after they moved back from there their temp. hanger location. Great planes R located here..along with Great men who flew them. You need to get up close and personal with these planes as they are very much alive in the hearts and minds of the Men who flew them and died in them to keep us free, they represent the might of a country and the resolve of the men to fear failure, not death. You owe it to yourself and kids to touch a piece of history.
The Yankee Air Museum had personal meaning to me - my mother and her siblings all worked here during WWII. I had difficulty finding the museum, after making a wrong turn and calling twice, so take detailed maps printed from your computer. A well-informed docent told us about all the exhibits. There were planes, a helicopter, and many artifacts. I understand this is a temporary home, with the hope of raising enough money to get part of the original building. Lets hope they get it, so they can display more planes. While they manufactured B-24's, not one is on display. You can probably get through this in an hour or less, depending on your level of interest.