Combat Air Museum - Topeka, Kansas
Take in History at the Combat Air Museum in Topeka
For almost thirty years, the Combat Air Museum in Topeka, Kansas has been educating and entertaining the public. It is located at Forbes Field, just south of Topeka. The museum makes a nice destination for any tourists staying in the Topeka area.
Here, you will find a treasure trove of aircraft, engines, and artifacts from throughout the aviation history of our military. The Combat Air Museum has plenty to see and do, and you could easily spend an entire afternoon walking among the aircraft and exhibits. Everyone in the family, from the grandparents down to the tots, can appreciate the importance of the museum.
Popular Exhibits
The museum houses a number of different exhibits, including many that portray the WWII era.
One of the most popular to see is the German POW Room, which shows how prisoners of war were kept. The museum even has an actual WWII era ambulance, as well as a Jeep from the 1950s. This style jeep was used during the Korean War.
You will also want to make sure you see one of the newest exhibits on display – the escape capsule of an F-111.
Popular Aircraft
The Sea Stallion, which is a member of the Marine Corps aircraft family, was used primarily as a cargo transporter. As its secondary operational specialty, it carried troops into battle or casualties away from the fight.
The Skynight is certainly a unique aircraft, from the black finish to the folding wings. During the Korean War, this style of aircraft was responsible for shooting down the most enemy aircraft of any Navy or Marine plane.
Around the nation, the Navy flight team known as the Blue Angels is renowned for their aerial skills and daring. You can find one of these jets, called a Tiger, at the museum.
Besides the aircraft and the exhibits, be sure to check out the museum’s collection of aviation artwork. Before leaving, you will want to stop by the gift shop as well to peruse all of the aviation themed items that are for sale. It would be nice to pick something up to commemorate your trip.
The Combat Air Museum is open and welcoming guests year round. Admission for adults over 18 years old is $6, children 6-17 are $4, and kids under 6 years of age are free. Those who are active duty military pay only $4. You might wish to take one of the guided tours around the museum – it is certainly one of the best ways to learn about the aircraft.
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hello,,i several high quality framed an numbered photographs of all types of military fighter an bomber planes,,a freind of mine who was a big military collecter buff recently has passed,,so i now have a large collecection of these items,,i honestly just dont have need or the the room to house theses items,,if you are interested in this extencise collection please call me at 913-522-4687,,or you can e-mail me,,,these are very nice areial pics ,,they are also quite large in size,,,,,so if you are interested or know some-one who has interest please contact me,,thank you for your time,,sincerlly,,joe l. speer my e-mail speerjoe@yahoo.com
Joe,
I have forwarded your email on to the museum and requested they contact you directly.
How nice of you to offer these items, hopefully they will go to a good home.
Pat Watson
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