Beechcraft Heritage Museum facts for kids
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| Former name | Staggerwing Museum |
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| Established | October 1973 |
| Location | Tullahoma, Tennessee |
| Type | Aviation museum |
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The Beechcraft Heritage Museum is a special place in Tullahoma, Tennessee, where you can explore the exciting world of airplanes! It's an aviation museum that focuses on the history of the Beech Aircraft Corporation, a famous company that built many different kinds of aircraft.
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History of the Museum
How the Museum Started
The museum began in October 1973. It was first called the Staggerwing Museum Foundation. A group of people who loved aviation started it. These founders included Carolyn and Richard Perry, Louise Thaden, W. C. Yarbrough, John Parrish, Sr., Jim Gorman, and Glenn McNabb.
Opening and Growth
The museum first opened its doors to visitors in June 1975. It was built on land that John Parrish's wife, Charlotte, kindly donated. Over the years, the museum grew. In 1995, a new building called the Beech Center was opened. This building serves as the main entrance and lobby for visitors.
New Name and Expansions
In 2007, the museum changed its name to the Beechcraft Heritage Museum. This new name better reflected its focus on all Beechcraft planes. The museum also added more space for its growing collection. For example, in 1998, they started building the Cianchette Hangar. Later, in October 2017, they made a big expansion to another hangar, adding about 36,000 square feet of space. This larger hangar was renamed the Bost Hangar.
Amazing Aircraft Collection
The museum has a fantastic collection of airplanes. These planes show the history and different types of aircraft made by Beechcraft. You can see many unique models, from older designs to more modern ones.
- Bay Super V SV109
- Bayles Lightning RB01
- Beechcraft AT-11 Kansan 41-27516A
- Beechcraft 17R Staggerwing 1
- Beechcraft B17L Staggerwing 21
- Beechcraft C17L Staggerwing 100
- Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing 395
- Beechcraft D17S Staggerwing 4835
- Beechcraft E17B Staggerwing 231
- Beechcraft F17D Staggerwing 333
- Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing B-3
- Beechcraft G17S Staggerwing B-7
- Beechcraft S18D 178
- Beechcraft C-45H Expeditor AF-824
- Beechcraft D18S A-187
- Beechcraft 23 Musketeer M-6
- Beechcraft F33A Bonanza CD-556
- Beechcraft 35 Bonanza D-9
- Beechcraft 35 Bonanza D-18
- Beechcraft H35 Bonanza D-4982
- Beechcraft S35 Bonanza D-7450
- Beechcraft 36 Bonanza E-103
- Beechcraft A36 Bonanza E-1252
- Beechcraft A36 Bonanza E-1503
- Beechcraft D45 Mentor GL-1111
- Beechcraft D50E Twin Bonanza DH-326
- Beechcraft 58TC Baron TK-79
- Beechcraft B60 Duke P-596
- Beechcraft B95A Travel Air TD-500
- Beechcraft 95-55 TC-1
- Beechcraft 2000A Starship NC-49
- Beechcraft U-21 Ute LM-01
- Cianchette Lionheart 3
- Swallow TP 163
- Travel Air 1000 1
- Travel Air 4000 1295
- Travel Air Type R Mystery Ship 1
Special Events
The museum hosts a fun annual event called the "Beech Party." This is a special fly-in where many different Beechcraft airplanes gather. It's a great chance to see these planes up close and meet other aviation fans!
See also
- List of aviation museums
