Joe Davies Heritage Airpark- Palmdale, California
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Visitors may view a collection of aircraft flown, tested, designed, produced or modified at United States Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale. The Airpark currently includes 17 retired military aircraft on static display.
Waymark Code: WMKG0M
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/09/2014
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A 1/8 scale model of the B-2 Spirit, an AGM-28 Hound Dog Missile and various components from other aircraft. A B-52 and C-46 are also on display. When fully developed, the Airpark will showcase over 40 retired military and civilian aircraft on static display.
The Joe Davies Heritage Airpark at Palmdale Plant 42 was dedicated at a ground breaking ceremony on October 20, 1998. Located between 20th Street East and 25th Street East on Avenue P in Palmdale, this 26.4-acre Airpark celebrates the rich aerospace heritage of Palmdale.
The first five-acre phase of the Airpark includes 12 planes on display plus a scale model of the B-2 Spirit and a full-size U-2 horizontal stabilizer and engine. Additionally, a C-46 is currently being restored. Over 40 different aircraft may be on display when the park is fully built out.
The Airpark exists primarily because of volunteer support along with aircraft and material donations. When a plane is donated, Airpark volunteers disassemble the craft, transport it to the Airpark, and then restore it piece-by-piece before reassembling it for display.
Most of the restoration work is currently done in a 3,500-square-foot restoration shop donated by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. A second building measuring 15,750 square feet will eventually be used to house aerospace memorabilia exhibits. A future 5,000-square-foot visitors center will be built to house private donations accumulated by the City as well as a snack bar and gift shop.
Curtiss C-46D "Commando" (AF 44-78019A)
Douglas A-4C "Skyhawk" (BuNo 145067)
Ling-Temco-Vought A-7B "Corsair II" (BuNo 154449)
Grumman F-14D "Super Tomcat" (BuNo 164350)
Lockheed C-140 "Jetstar" (N814NA)
Lockheed F-104C "Starfighter" (AF 57-0915)
Lockheed T-33A "Shooting Star" (AF 51-4533)
McDonnell F-101F "Voodoo" (AF 58-0324)
McDonnell Douglas F-4D "Phantom II" (AF 65-0696)
North American F-86 "Sabre" (ex RCAF 23231)
North American F-100D "Super Sabre" (AF 54-2299)
Northrop F-5E "Tiger II" (AF 74-1529)
Northrop T-38A "Talon" (AF 63-8182)
Northrop Grumman B-2A "Spirit" (1:8 scale model)
Republic F-105G "Thunderchief" (s/n #62-4416)
Rutan "Triumph" 143
Museum Name: Joe Davies Heritage Airpark
Museum Web Address: [Web Link]
Museum Address:
2001 E Avenue P
Palmdale, CA USA
93550
Museum Focus:: Collection of aircraft flown, tested, designed, produced or modified at United States Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale.
Cost:: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
Hours of Operation:: From: 11:00 AM To: 5:00 PM
List at least one aircraft on display:: B-52 bomber, various jet fighters, Shuttle escape test pod, and MORE!
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