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.
A restored WACO CG-4A glider sits at the heart of the exhibits, showing how these fragile but functional aircraft looked and operated. Visitors can see the cramped cabin space where dozens of soldiers were loaded for transport missions.
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