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Virginia Museum of Aviation (Roanoke) Open daily most days of the year, this museum offers artifacts such as a hang glider, hot air balloon, gyrocopter, and two experimental planes, as well as dozens of photographs and other items.
In the mid 70s, Shannon Jr. opened the Shannon Air Museum, which housed one of the rarest collections of aircraft in the world at that time, each aircraft dating back to the golden age of flight. After the death of Sid Shannon Jr., the airport fell into hard times.
Aviation history comes to life in this unique museum featuring one-of-a-kind aircraft and artifacts from the early ages of flight.
At the Shannon Air Museum, you can enjoy and possibly become a part of aviation history. You'll see one of the rarest collections of aircraft and aviation artifacts in the world, discover famous aviators, and learn about the founding of one of the first major airlines.
Apr 29, 2022 · It is fully restored and on display in the Shannon Air Museum in Virginia. The history of Shannon Airport goes back to the 1950s when aviation enthusiast, Sidney Shannon junior, opened the field near Fredericksburg, Virginia.
May 30, 2023 · Discover Shannon Air Museum in Fredericksburg, Virginia: This small museum houses rare airplanes from aviation's golden age.
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Shannon Air Museum is the perfect stop on a hot, muggy August afternoon! The docent varied his presentation so my 5- and 7-year-old grandsons would enjoy it. The boys especially enjoyed the recently installed wind tunnel with the remote controlled airplane.