Silent Wings Museum, Military aviation museum in Lubbock, Texas, US.

The Silent Wings Museum occupies a former airport terminal building in Lubbock and displays military gliders and aviation objects from World War II. The exhibits focus on how these aircraft were built and used in actual combat operations.

The airfield operated from 1942 to 1945 as a training center for glider pilots at the South Plains Army Air Field. These pilots became essential to invasion operations where they landed troops behind enemy positions.

The museum honors glider pilots who flew dangerous missions during World War II, transporting troops into combat zones. Their work represents a lesser-known but vital part of military aviation history that shaped how people view pilot training and sacrifice.

The museum sits next to Lubbock Airport with parking available in front of the building. Plan your visit on a weekend when you have more time to walk through the galleries without rushing.

The CG-4A on display was found after the war atop a tire store in Fresno, California, where it had been bought as military surplus and used as advertising. Former glider pilots in Dallas learned of it, and in 1979 it was purchased and restored in time for their annual reunion.