Champlin Fighter Museum, Aviation museum in Mesa, United States
The Champlin Fighter Museum contained an extensive collection of World War I and World War II aircraft displayed at Falcon Field Airport.
Following 22 years of operation, the museum closed its doors in 2003, transferring its entire collection to the Museum of Flight in Seattle.
The museum contributed to aviation education through publications, including the 1985 book about Japanese pilot Saburo Sakai and Zero fighters.
Located at 4636 Fighter Aces Drive, the museum displayed numerous military aircraft including the Curtiss P-40 Warhawk and Focke-Wulf Fw 190.
Experienced craftsmen at the museum maintained and restored historical aircraft, ensuring their preservation for future generations to study and examine.
Location: Arizona
GPS coordinates: 33.45480,-111.73100
Latest update: July 24, 2025 11:45
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