Thunder Over Louisville

Our museum preserves, protects and displays artifacts from the WWII era, covering the time period 1942 through 1946. Freeman Army Airfield performed two distinct functions during those years; training bomber pilots for the US Army Air Corps in 1943 and 1944, and acting as the Foreign Aircraft Evaluation Center in 1945 and 1946. We have two buildings, about 3000 square feet each, located across the street from the terminal building at Freeman Municipal Airport in Seymour, Indiana. Both buildings are wheelchair accessible and ADA compliant. Admission and parking are free; donations accepted. There are a wide range of exhibits, which include firearms and edged weapons, a Link Trainer (WWII flight simulator), a modern electronic simulator that guests can “fly”, and the original base fire truck, in roadworthy condition. While we don’t have any whole airplanes, we do have numerous aircraft engines and propellers from WWII, and many parts, large and small, from enemy aircraft that were here right after the war ended. We welcome groups and other organizations. Our media room seats 28, and there is a conference area for 10 people. Have your meeting, in conjunction with a museum tour, at our facility. A full tour takes about 1.5 hours. We are open every Saturday from 10AM until 1PM; other times by appointment. Call 812-271-1821 for more information, or visit our website. (Description is provided courtesy of Freeman Army Airfield)

The Aviation Museum of Kentucky is located at the Blue Grass Airport. The museum has a great number of items on display that pertain to both civilian and military aviation. At any given time, visitors will be treated to a slew of aircraft all the way from early biplanes to modern jets. Some notable aircraft on display are the museum's WACO biplane, A-4 Skyhawk, AH-1 Cobra, and a F-14 Tomcat. Be sure to check out the museum’s website to learn about their volunteer opportunities as well as aviation summer camp program.

The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum is dedicated to the memory of all military and civilian personnel who served in any capacity in the wars and conflicts from 1942 to 1970. It serves to recall events of WWII, as well as the Korean, Cuban, and Vietnam conflicts which touched many of our lives. The museum will educate and inspire you about the history, photos and personal stories of those who served. You can learn about World War II Glider pilots, the Tuskegee Airmen, 2466th, 434th, 71st Special Operation Squadron in Vietnam, the base, the leaders, the airmen, the equipment, the aircraft, and The Indiana Aviation Wall of Fame. The Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum and the Jeanne Lewellen Norbeck Memorial Chapel is staffed and maintained by all volunteers. This group is composed of Veterans, former base service members, and citizens who maintain the museum and Chapel. (This description has been quoted word for word from the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum)