Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum

Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum
Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum is located in Utah
Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum
Location within Utah
Established2006 (2006)
LocationSt. George, Utah
Coordinates37°02′05″N 113°30′15″W / 37.0346°N 113.5042°W / 37.0346; -113.5042
TypeAviation museum
FounderJack Hunter
Websitewww.westernskywarbirds.org

The Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum is an aviation museum located at the St. George Regional Airport in St. George, Utah.

History

The museum was founded by Jack Hunter, a former United States Air Force colonel, and opened at the St. George Municipal Airport in 2006.[1] The museum moved to the new St. George Regional Airport airport, where it reopened in 2011.[2][3]

The museum acquired a C-54 in 2022.[4]

Collection

PZL-Mielec SBLim-2

Events

The museum holds an annual hangar dance.[18]

See also

References

  1. ^ Wadsworth, Reuben (1 May 2022). "Warbird Museum Day; A Nostalgic Look at Aircraft of the Past". St. George News. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  2. ^ Kessler, Mori (30 April 2011). "Warbird Museum Grand Reopening". St. George News. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  3. ^ Jenkins, Kevin (21 May 2011). "Museum Celebrates Reopening". The Spectrum. pp. A1, A3. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  4. ^ Reed, Chris (7 May 2022). "C-54 Skymaster's Last Flight Brings History to St. George Aviation Museum". St. George News. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  5. ^ "FAA Registry [N129U]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  6. ^ a b c d e f g "Warbird Fleet". Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  7. ^ "FAA Registry [N4421B]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  8. ^ "FAA Registry [N4427Q]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  9. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Percival-Hunting Jet Provost T.3A, s/n XM371 RAF, c/n PACW 6328, c/r N4427Q". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  10. ^ Largay, Charles (15 December 2020). "Dragon 921: A Unique Cessna Warbird". Cessna Flyer Association. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  11. ^ Baugher, Joe (15 July 2023). "1964 USAF Serial Numbers". Joe Baugher's Home Page. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  12. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Douglas C-54Q Skymaster, s/n 56506 USN, c/n 10673, c/r N55CW". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  13. ^ "FAA Registry [N9169N]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  14. ^ Baugher, Joe (3 September 2023). "1963 USAF Serial Numbers". Joe Baugher's Home Page. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  15. ^ Baugher, Joe (25 July 2023). "1962 USAF Serial Numbers". Joe Baugher's Home Page. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  16. ^ "FAA Registry [N509]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  17. ^ "FAA Registry [N15UT]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 27 November 2023.
  18. ^ Jenkins, Kevin (15 May 2016). "Got that Swing?". Spectrum & Daily News. pp. 1A, 3A. Retrieved 27 November 2023.

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