Aviation Heritage Park
  Location within Kentucky | |
| Established | 2005 |
|---|---|
| Location | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| Coordinates | 36°55′12″N 86°26′10″W / 36.920°N 86.436°W |
| Type | Aviation museum |
| Director | Bob Bubnis[1] |
| Website | www |
The Aviation Heritage Park is an aviation museum located near Bowling Green, Kentucky.
History[edit]
The park was established in 2005, when the city and county agreed to the move of an F-4D flown by Brigadier General Dan Cherry to a local park. Cherry was from Bowling Green and had shot down a MiG-21 in the aircraft in 1972.[2] The park was dedicated in 2009, with Cherry meeting the pilot he shot down.[3] The park acquired more aircraft over the following years, including an F9F, F-111F, T-38, UH-1 and J-3.[4][5][6][7][8]
The museum announced plans for a 11,000 sq ft (1,000 m2) building in October 2017 and broke ground one year later.[9][10] The new building opened to the public on 23 September 2023.[11][12]
Exhibits[edit]
Exhibits at the museum include a display about the River Rats.[13]
Collection[edit]
Events[edit]
The museum holds an annual Hangar Party fundraiser.[22]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Aviation Heritage Park Gets New Executive Director". WBKO. 18 August 2023. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Veteran Aircraft Coming to Bowling Green". News-Democrat & Leader. 28 June 2005. p. A-7. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Jordan, Natalie (17 April 2009). "Former Enemies on Hand for Dedication". Park City Daily News. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Burch, Aaron (7 October 2010). "F9F Panther Gets New Home". Park City Daily News. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Brandenburg, Katie (23 May 2013). "Restored Warplane Will Be Unveiled". Park City Daily News. pp. 1A, 5A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Brandenburg, Katie (14 September 2014). "Airplane to Be Moved to Park Next Weekend". Park City Daily News. p. 5A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Harvey, Alyssa (9 May 2017). "Landing Zone". Bowling Green Daily News. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Swietek, Wes (31 December 2017). "'She Had a Vision'". Bowling Green Daily News. pp. 1A, 7A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Swietek, Wes (22 October 2017). "Aviation Heritage Park Plans Museum". Bowling Green Daily News. pp. 1A, 8A. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Sergent, Don (11 October 2018). "Taking Off". Bowling Green Daily News. pp. 1A, 6A. Retrieved 14 November 2023.
- ^ Fletcher, Mason (23 September 2023). "The Aviation Heritage Park Hosts Grand Opening of Museum". WBKO. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Story, Justin (24 September 2023). "Aviation Heritage Park Museum Takes Off". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ Covey, Tucker (12 October 2023). "River Rats Museum Exhibit Opens in the Aviation Heritage Park". WNKY. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "UH-1 Huey". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "F-111 Aardvark". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Grumman Panther F9F". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Lockheed Shooting Star". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Phantom 550". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "NASA T-38 Talon". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Piper J-3 Cub". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ "Sikorsky SH-3H Sea King". Aviation Heritage Park. Retrieved 13 November 2023.
- ^ French, Jackson (19 June 2016). "'Big Dreams'". Bowling Green Daily News. p. 4A. Retrieved 13 November 2023.