K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum - K.I. Sawyer, MI
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K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum - K.I. Sawyer, MI
Waymark Code: WMKR7W
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/20/2014
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The K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum at K.I. Sawyer, MI, The former K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base was Strategic Air Command Base and was home to long range bombers and interceptor aircraft. They have some these aircraft on display.
A few of these are:
The B-52 was America's first long-range, swept-wing heavy bomber. Now entering its sixth decade of service, it continues to be an important element of the U.S. Air Force bomber fleet. No bomber in U.S. military history has been called upon to remain operational as long as the B-52.
General Dynamics FB111A Ardvark, the distinction of being the world's first variable geometry production aircraft.
Convair F106A Delta Dart - This plane replaced the F101-B VOODOO in 1971. These were all weather interceptors used by the Air Defense Command. This 1 of 33 remaining F106A Delta Dart air frames. This model still holds the All_Time Speed Record for Turbo Jets.
Museum Name: K.I. Sawyer Heritage Air Museum
Museum Web Address: [Web Link]
Museum Address: 402 3rd Street K.I. Sawyer, MI
Museum Focus:: Military
List at least one aircraft on display:: B-52, FB11-A, F106A
Cost:: Not Listed
Hours of Operation:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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