welcome to the atterbury-bakalar air museum
Always FREE to visit
There is no admission charge to visit the museum. The museum is staffed entirely by a dedicated group of local volunteers. Donations are appreciated as they help with the ongoing costs of operating the museum.
Museum Hours
Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Special tours for small groups and media center programs may be scheduled by sending an email to 434abmuseum@gmail.com or by calling 812-372-4356 and leaving a message.
Getting to the museum
The air museum is located near the Columbus, Indiana Municipal Airport control tower next to the F-4 Phantom Jet static display.
Good to know
Most guests to the museum typically spend about sixty minutes for their visit. Your museum visit is self-paced and you may spend as much time as you wish. There are other places of interest nearby the museum, learn about them HERE.
1992 - 2022
The Charlie 119 project
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Restoration is complete!
Follow the restoration efforts of the Charlie 119 Project
Follow the restoration efforts of the Charlie 119 Project
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Support the project
Depending on the donation amount, donors qualify for a commemorative brick to be added to the display site where the C-119 "Flying Boxcar" will be displayed. |
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Buy a commemorative brick
To help finance the Charlie 119 Project, the museum is accepting donations for commemorative bricks. See details in the forms... |
( right > click on "download file," then choose "save link as" to save PDF files to your computer )
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The Mission of the Air Museum
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.
Featured at the Air Museum
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.
We rely on, and are grateful to, our Museum Volunteers
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.
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.
Featured at the Air Museum
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.
We rely on, and are grateful to, our Museum Volunteers
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.
"Life is pretty when you are free."
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
Gustav Potthoff, former WWII POW and museum volunteer
Copyright Notice
All graphics, images, and content are the property of the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum.
All rights reserved. No form of reproduction, including copying or saving of digital image files,
the alteration, or manipulation of image files is authorized.
For information about research, educational, commercial or personal uses,
contact the museum by email 434abmuseum@gmail.com or phone 812-372-4356
All graphics, images, and content are the property of the Atterbury-Bakalar Air Museum.
All rights reserved. No form of reproduction, including copying or saving of digital image files,
the alteration, or manipulation of image files is authorized.
For information about research, educational, commercial or personal uses,
contact the museum by email 434abmuseum@gmail.com or phone 812-372-4356