Next to Robins Air Force Base, Warner Robins, GA

What a cool place to visit! I’m happy I didn’t let my lazy self convince me to stay home due to the weather. I will definitely be going back to explore this 51 acre tribute to aviation history. It isn’t only about the aircraft, there is a vast selection of displays walking you through the history.

I will not overwhelm you with everything I experienced yesterday. I started in the Eagle Building and will limit this to a few of my favorites. From the stairwell leading up to the third floor I was able to get this great view of the B-1B sitting in front of the building. It doesn’t hurt you can see an F-15 displayed in the distance, which is next to the road leading into the airbase.

I think I get why the building is named as it is, the first aircraft you see as you enter is an F-15A “Eagle”. I worked my way around looking for the best view and eventually found it from the third floor. Although, I do like the view including the PT-17 “Kaydet” hanging above the Eagle.

It is usually a challenge to get images in a museum as the displays tend to be packed together. You have to get creative with your compositions. I do appreciate when the display includes atmosphere as it does for this F-84E “Thunderjet”. This plane was developed after WWII and used mainly during the Korean War. I find the air intake in the nose of the aircraft to be very interesting.

I’m fascinated by the aircraft of the WWII era. I got excited when I turned the corner I saw this P-40 sitting in front of me. Waiting for a few kids to move through was torture, but then I had the aircraft to myself. Again, challenging to get a good view, but I think this close-up showing off the markings works best.

There are three more buildings to explore and quite few aircraft displayed throughout the grounds. I’ll spare you today but reserve the right to post more later… 🙂