During your visit to this Big Spring, Texas attraction, learn about the Big Spring Bombardier School and Webb Air Force Base as you explore the Museum’s collection displayed throughout Hangar 25 Air Museum’s exhibits. Hangar 25 Air Museum also offers shopping in Hangar Exchange.
Hangar 25 Air Museum Exhibits
May of 1942 brought the U.S. Army Air Force to Big Spring, specifically to a plateau above the community where the construction of a military installation began. The installation, once completed, provided training to aviation cadets in high altitude precision bombing. Today the restored hangar features nine aircrafts and nearly 2,000 artifacts that interpret the history of the Big Spring Bombardier School and Webb Air Force Base. As you explore the Museum’s exhibits, detailed information about the history, training process and abilities of Big Spring Bombardier School and Webb Air Force Base pilots will be revealed. Additional displays in the beautifully restored World War II brick and metal airplane hangar provide overviews of World War II and the Korean War and Vietnam War. Among the artifacts displayed throughout Hangar 25 Air Museum’s exhibits are uniforms and clothing worn by Bombardier School and Webb Air Force pilots, rescue trainers World War II memorabilia, photographs and scrapbooks, training manuals and newspapers printed on the Webb Air Force Base.
Shopping in Hangar Exchange
Be sure to stop by the Hangar Exchange during your visit to the Hangar 25 Air Museum. Gift items and souvenirs including Hangar 25 Air Museum logoed t-shirts sweatshirts and caps as well as paintings and puzzles related to military aviation are just some of the items available to purchase.
- Hangar 25 Air Museum features special events and programs throughout the year. Visit the official Hangar 25 Air Museum website to see what exciting events and programs will be taking place during your visit.