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Shenyang J-5 (MiG-17 Fresco), owned by Bill Reesman, view 1 - Oregon Air and Space Museum - Eugene, Oregon - DSC09778.jpg
Shenyang J-5, Oregon Air and Space Museum
Established Built in 1991
Location 90377 Boeing Drive,
Eugene, Oregon
Type Aviation museum

The Oregon Air and Space Museum is an exciting place to visit in Eugene, Oregon. It's located right at the Eugene Airport. This museum shows off a fantastic collection of historic aircraft (that's planes!) and even some cool spacecraft. It's a great spot to learn about flying and space travel.

Museum History: How It Started

The Oregon Air and Space Museum first opened its doors in 1991. It began as a place to share the amazing story of flight. A few years later, in 1999, the museum grew even bigger. It added a large new section, making more room for its awesome exhibits.

What You Can See: Amazing Aircraft

Bede BD-5J - Oregon Air and Space Museum - Eugene, Oregon - DSC09856
A tiny Bede BD-5J jet plane

The museum is packed with different types of planes. Many of these aircraft highlight Oregon's special connection to flying and space. You can see how planes have changed over time.

Some of the cool things you can explore include:

  • A speedy Globe Swift plane.
  • A replica of a Nieuport 17, a famous World War I fighter.
  • The unique Rutan Quickie, a small, fast aircraft.
  • A powerful Grumman A-6E Intruder jet.
  • A McDonnell Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, another impressive jet.
  • The interesting Mitchell Wing B-10.
  • A MiG-17, a jet fighter from another country.
  • The small and simple Smith Termite aircraft.
  • A huge Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major engine that actually works!
  • A display with over 1,000 tiny model airplanes, all scaled to 1:72.
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