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Our Aircraft

About the Collection

We take pride in striving to maintain these aircraft so they can be enjoyed by all to the fullest extent by keeping them in flying condition. Though there's certainly nothing wrong with displaying static aircraft, the experience of being around aircraft in airworthy condition takes one back to the sights, sounds, and even smells of a time gone by. When you tour the VWFM you'll notice that our aircraft may be leaking oil and even a bit of jet fuel. Don't worry! That's the beauty of a warbird in flying condition! 

 

In addition to occasionally running and flying our aircraft at Ellington Field, be on the lookout for our aircraft on the airshow circuit.

Douglas A-1D Skyraider

Aircraft Highlights

- Our Skyraider was damaged in combat in 1953

- The Skyraider could carry the same bomb load as a WWII B-17

Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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Douglas A-26C 'Invader'

Aircraft Highlights

- Our A-26 was built in 1944

- She flew in the Battle of the Bulge in WW2

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Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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Folland Gnat

Aircraft Highlights

- Our Gnat was a member of the famous Red Arrows Demo Team

- She was also featured in the movie "Hot Shots!" with Charlie Sheen

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Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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MiG-21

Aircraft Highlights

- The MiG-21 is a supersonic fighter jet - it has an afterburner!

- The Indian Air Force is still actively flying MiG-21's to this day.


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Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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MiG-15bis

Aircraft Highlights

- This MiG-15 was one of the first 50 delivered to the Chinese and served with the Chinese throughout the Korean War. 

- Maximum speed: 1,076 km/h (669 mph, 581 kn) at sea level

Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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MiG-17bis

Aircraft Highlights

- This 1963 MiG-17 is one of only 10 LIM-6 Mig-17's ever built in Poland

- This makes it one of the last ever MiG-17’s produced. A very rare plane!


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Current Condition: FLYING! Watch for her at airshows!

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