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Vintage Aero Flying Museum, Aviation museum at Platte Valley Airpark, Colorado, US.

The Vintage Aero Flying Museum displays original World War I aircraft, uniforms, and memorabilia in secured hangars across the Platte Valley Airpark grounds.

The museum, established in 1997, maintains connections to the Lafayette Escadrille through Andy Parks, son of the last surviving member James Parks.

The museum preserves aviation heritage through its collection of Lafayette Escadrille artifacts, representing early 20th-century military aviation developments.

Located 40 miles northeast of Denver, the museum operates Tuesday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with admission fees of $12 for adults.

The facility holds the largest collection of Lafayette Escadrille artifacts globally, including original uniforms stored in custom-designed display cabinets.

Location: Platte Valley Airpark

Location: Weld County

Location: Fort Lupton

Location: Colorado

Inception: 1997

Address: 7529 CO RD 39 80621

Phone: +13036688044

Website: http://lafayettefoundation.org

GPS coordinates: 40.10260,-104.69800

Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:32

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