HAFB Aerospace Museum

Mike and I have always wanted to take the kids to see the airplanes at the HAFB Aerospace Museum, and sine my dad works at HAFB Mike asked him if he would take us on a special tour. My dad has worked civil service for the Air Force for nearly 30 years, so he was able to share some of his knowledge and interesting facts about the air crafts with us. The kids thought it was really cool and had a great time telling Opa and Grandma, " Hey look at that..and that...and that!" For me it was fun seeing the excitement in my children's eyes and remembering when I was a child and my dad would tell my brothers and I all about the "SR-71 Blackbird" or taking us to the airshow to see the "Thunderbirds" perform. Mostly, I just enjoyed being with my family while taking in a bit of history. It is a fun experience I would recommend that everyone should go see - especially since it is free!

Opa with

Kiley and Jax Jax and Kiley looking at all the preserved uniforms through out history.

Kiley and Jackson testing out the pilot's seat.
At one time this plane served as "Air Force One" for the President of the United StatesWWI &II Aircraft
The amazing "Thunderbird"are the Air Demonstration Squadron of the U.S. Air Force.

The SR-71 Blackbird is one of the most spectacular aircraft ever built. It is a long-range, supersonic reconnaissance aircraft capable of flying at Mach 3.2. On September 1, 1974, the airplane set a record from New York to London in 1 hour, 54 minutes, and 56.4 seconds.





The kids thought it was really cool to sit inside the military helicopter!
The mechanics of these air crafts are absolutely unbelievable! It completely baffles me how they get these massive hunks of metal up in the air in the first place!!!
This is a wedding dress made from an aviator's pure silk parachute.

We felt very lucky to meet this volunteer tour guide who served in the U.S. Air Force as a fighter pilot for nearly 50 years. He shared some of his "special mission" and combat stories with us and we learned that he is truly a "war hero." He still tells the stories as if they happened yesterday and has so much enthusiasm about his service that he volunteers at the museum a few days a week and really brings that place to life! The kids shook his hand when we left and thanked him for the service and protection he provided for our country. It left with a lump in my throat to think of all the men and women that have served and are currently serving to protect our families, our country, and our freedom. I was thankful for the experience to once again recognize how blessed we truly are.