“The can do’ spirit shown by the people of Robins Air Force
Base and middle Georgia (is) multiplied many times throughout this
command, (and shown) at bases and communities across the country. …it
is the solid foundation of a free future for all Americans.”
John
R. Paulk, Major General Commander
Warner
Robins Air Logistic Center 1980-1982
After
spending the night on beautiful Robins Air Force Base, we decided to
go to this museum which is the second largest aerospace museum of the
United States Air Force and conveniently located just outside the
gate of Robins Air Force Base. Driving by this amazing museum the
night before, we saw all the airplanes out in the field and knew we
had to come here to see this large aviation museum.
We
got up, had breakfast, and then headed to this museum; our
destination for the next four hours. As we made our way to the
front entrance, where a B-1B Bomber that you can walk around and
underneath. What an amazing bird. After spending some time checking
it out, we headed inside. We were greeting by three Air Force
retirees who warmly welcomed us.
Walking
inside, we saw the scope of how large this building really was. The
first room alone was enormous with the ceiling over three floors up
with aircraft hung from the ceiling and ground scenes below. We
picked up our map from the volunteers/retirees and started our
journey.
As
we wandered around the main building in awe, the scenes just got
better and better and really brought history to life. You got the
feeling you were living that day in history. There was so much to
see from WWII, Korea, Vietnam era planes along with information on
the Tuskegee Airmen, D Day, the Flying Tigers, women in the services,
movies from the day, and scenes of life during those times. We
enjoyed it all. This museum was brilliantly put together with
much thought and attention to details. Throughout the museum were
volunteers who would answer any questions you had and give a
narrative of life back in the day.
We
walked all three levels of this building and enjoyed it thoroughly.
We also enjoyed watching a scout troop visit hurrying from plane to
plane with excitement over each aircraft. There was a beautiful
area with a display of flags and snack bar on the third floor. It
was decorated beautifully with black and white checked floor tiles.
There was also motion simulator rides that for a low price you try
out.
One
display was all on Robert L. Scott, Jr who was a hero and an author.
He was born in Waynesboro, Georgia and graduated from West Point in
1932. He went to flight school at Kelly Field in Texas and was a
flying Ace during WWII. He was credited with shooting down thirteen
Japanese aircraft. He also wrote twelve books with the most famous
one being, “God is my co-pilot.” He died in 2006 and is now
buried in Arlington Cemetery.
When
this museum first opened on November 9, 1984, there were only 20
aircraft in an open field and another 20 in restoration. It has
since grown to having five different buildings containing over 93
historic US Air Force aircraft and missiles and now has 51 acres. The
200,000 square feet of space in these buildings are used for
exhibition areas and are also used for education. When we were
there an educational class going on. They have many educational
events for all there. It is now the fourth most visited museum in
the Department of Defense. This museum is accredited by the American
Alliance of Museums and honors veterans and their families. It is
here that is now the Home of the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame.
We
went out and went to another building. There is so much to see and
each building was unique and interesting. In one building was the
Blackbird which was clocked back on July 27th and 28th,
1976 as having an average speed of 2,193.167 mph. it is hard to
imagine speeds that fast but must have been something to see. It is
still the all time speed record. That was a very slick plane and
really something to see. We also got to see another area where they
are currently restoring planes with work stations in use.
We
also got to see an atom bomb, old firetruck, jeeps, and other unique
items. After we explored all of the inside of the buildings, we
headed to see the many planes on the outside. It will make you feel
small standing next to some of these giants. There is an older Air
Force One outside to see also on the grounds. If you are into
airplanes, history, and aeronautics, this is the place to come.
If
you are ever near Robins Air Force Base, stop here. Your will be
happy you did. There is no way you can leave this museum without
feeling patriotic and proud of our country and its heroes. God bless
the men and women who served our country and their sacrifices. Bye for now. Https://www.museumofaviation.org.
High
Flight
Of
sun-split clouds, - and done a hundred things
Oh!
I have slipped the surly bonds of earth
And
danced the sky on laughter-silver wings;
Sunward
I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth
You
have not dreamed of – wheeled and soared and swung
High
in the sunlit silence. Hov’ring there,
I’ve
chased the shouting wind along, and flung
my
eager craft through footless halls of air.
Up,
up the long delirious, burning blue,
I’ve
topped the windswept heights with easy grace
Where
never lark, or eagle flew -
And,
while with silent lifting mind I’ve trod
The
high untrespassed sanctity of space,
Put
out my hand and touched the face of God.
Pilot
Officer Gillespie Magee
No
412 squadron, RCAF
Killed
11 December 1941
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