CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum, Aviation museum in Grand Junction, Colorado
The CAF Rocky Mountain Wing Museum displays military aircraft and aviation artifacts at Grand Junction Regional Airport, focusing on wartime aviation equipment and memorabilia.
Founded in 1981, the museum operates as one of 75 local detachments of the national Commemorative Air Force, dedicated to preserving American military aviation history.
The museum maintains two operational vintage aircraft: a Grumman TBM Avenger torpedo bomber and a Piper J-3 Grasshopper, both representing significant military training periods.
Located at 780 Heritage Way, the facility provides guided tours, educational programs, and opportunities to schedule passenger rides in historical aircraft throughout the year.
The museum's TBM Avenger, registered as N53503, received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017 for its military service contributions.
Location: Colorado
Inception: 1981
Website: http://rockymountainwingcaf.org
GPS coordinates: 39.11780,-108.52500
Latest update: March 3, 2025 22:54
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