Southern Museum of Flight, Aviation museum at Birmingham International Airport, United States
The Southern Museum of Flight houses more than 100 aircraft, engines, models, and aviation artifacts that trace civilian flight development. The collection includes photographs and paintings that document different eras of how aviation evolved.
The museum was established to preserve civilian aviation history and displays aircraft spanning different decades. A significant piece is a B-25C Mitchell bomber that crashed during training in 1943 and was recovered decades later.
The museum honors Alabama's aviation pioneers and engineers whose work shaped flight development, telling the stories of people who contributed to aviation's growth. Visitors encounter personal achievements and regional innovations that shaped how people traveled by air.
The museum sits at Birmingham International Airport and is easily accessible for those exploring the region. Plan to spend several hours to view the collection comfortably and understand the displays.
Visitors can operate actual aircraft controls in a Flight Simulator Lab under the guidance of experienced flight instructors. This hands-on experience lets people try the basics of flying in a realistic setting.
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