Kalamazoo Air Zoo museum

[Rjel]

Here are a few shots I took at the museum last February. I'm eager to go back again as I missed an entire wing of the display. There are several WWII era airplanes to gander at along with WWI and Golden Age A/C. These may be replicas, I don't remember, but they are nicely done. Lots of jets from the early period up to an F-14, F-18 and even an SR-71. Awe inspiring. Absolutely mind boggling to stand so close to one. The last picture is of an airplane I never imagined I'd see in person.

 

There is also a restoration shop to wander with an F4F and SBD being restored after recovery from Lake Michigan. Also on display are numerous engines, from an Allison to a Merlin to an engine from the SR-71 and several in between.  

 

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[BeastyBaiter]

WTF, an assender still exists! I thought that was just a warthunder paper plane.

[Rjel]

Last one I think. It was on loan from either the USAF museum or the Air and Space. Can't remember for sure.

[352nd_Wheels]

WTF, an assender still exists! I thought that was just a warthunder paper plane.

 

Archival footage of an XP-55 Ascender in flight

 

 

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[BeastyBaiter]

Yeah I knew they flew them, thought all 3 were destroyed long ago.

[kestrel79]

Cool in Michigan I take it? Will have to check this out next time I'm in the area. I'm spoiled by having EAA close

[Rjel]

Cool in Michigan I take it? Will have to check this out next time I'm in the area. I'm spoiled by having EAA close

Yes sir. Kalamazoo, MI. Right at the airport there.