82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1945 |
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| Location | Fort Bragg, North Carolina, United States |
| Type | military museum, aviation museum |
| Collection size | 5,000 plus 82d Division related items |
| Visitors | 50,000 plus a year |
| Public transit access | post shuttle |
The 82nd Airborne Division War Memorial Museum is a special place located at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. It's like a time capsule that tells the amazing story of the 82nd Airborne Division, a famous group of soldiers. This museum was started way back in 1945. It shows how these brave soldiers have served from 1917 all the way up to today. You can learn about their roles in big events like World War I, World War II, the Vietnam War, and the Persian Gulf War. They also took part in important missions in places like Grenada and Panama.
The museum is open for everyone to visit! Just remember, because it's on a military base, you'll need a photo ID, and your vehicle might be checked when you enter Fort Bragg. The museum grounds are also used for special military events and ceremonies.
What You'll Discover at the Museum
The museum has a huge collection of over 5,000 items! You can see all sorts of military gear, like light armor weapons, different types of rifles, and handguns. There are also uniforms from many different time periods. You can even see captured uniforms and weapons from enemy forces, including German paratroopers.
One unique item on display is a military uniform and name tag that belonged to Manuel Noriega. He was a leader captured during a military operation called Operation Just Cause.
Amazing Aircraft
The museum has several real aircraft that were used by the 82nd Airborne Division. These planes and helicopters played important roles in transporting soldiers and supplies.
- Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar
- Douglas C-47 Skytrain
- de Havilland Canada C-7 Caribou
- Bell UH-1A Iroquois
- Curtiss C-46F Commando
- Fairchild C-123K Provider
Cool Vehicles
Besides aircraft, the museum also showcases some interesting ground vehicles. These vehicles were used by the 82nd Airborne Division for different missions.
- M551 Sheridan
- M56 Scorpion
