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Encyclopedia > Lone Star Flight Museum

The Lone Star Flight Museum, located in Galveston, Texas, displays more than 40 historically significant aircraft and many hundreds of artifacts related to the history of flight. The museum is distinct among its peers because all the aircraft on display are flight-ready. Galveston is a city and island located in Galveston County, Texas. ...


The museum began as a private collection of historic aircraft in 1985. By 1990 that collection had grown enough that its owner decided to place them on public display. The Lone Star Flight Museum, a non-profit organization that is funded entirely through private donations, was borne from that effort. 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1990 is a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


The museum's collection often participates in airshows across the country. As of 2005, the museum's aircraft annually log more than 40,000 cross-country air miles flying to various air demonstrations. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...


Located next to the Galveston International Airport and Moody Gardens, the museum is housed on about 100,000 square feet, including its own airstrip (fly-in guests are welcome). Moody Gardens is a tourist complex in Galveston, Texas. ...


External link

Lone Star Flight Museum website


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