Lubbock, Texas: Silent Wings Museum
A restored WACO CG-4A is one of the exhibits about World War II combat uses of gliders. The museum is on the site of a U.S. Army glider pilot training field.
- Address:
- 6202 N. Interstate 27, Lubbock, TX
- Directions:
- I-27 exit 9, 2 blocks east, N Cedar Ave., look for control tower on building.
- Hours:
- Tu-Sa 10-5, Su 1-5 (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 806-775-3049
- Admission:
- Adults $8.
- RA Rates:
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Very detailed history of this glider program that was an important part of WWII. Be sure to see the 15 minute (or so) movie.
[Clark W, 10/09/2020]
The museum is dedicated to the glider pilots, etc. that served in WWII.
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The collection, exhibited in a building at the Lubbock airport and former site of a glider training field, includes restored WW2 glider WACO CG-4A.