Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum

The Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum is a non-profit organization located at the Carson City Airport in Carson City, Nevada.

Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum
TypeNonprofit
Location
Coordinates39°11′29″N 119°44′24″W / 39.1914°N 119.7400°W / 39.1914; -119.7400
Websitewww.cactusairforce.com

History

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The organization acquired four O-2s from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base in 1996.[1]

The organization received approval to build a 12,000 sq ft (1,100 m2) facility from the airport authority in May 2013.[2]

The organization sold an S-2 in late 2017.[3][4]

The organization hosted a campaign rally for Donald Trump in October 2020.[5]

Collection

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Aircraft

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North American Rockwell OV-10B Bronco

Ground vehicles

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Events

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The organization participates in the annual Carson City Airport open house.[41]

References

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  1. ^ "Which of These Will Win Your Vote for Airplane of the Year?". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  2. ^ Martel, Josie (22 May 2013). "Military Aircraft and Vehicle Museum to Open in Carson City". CarsonNow.org. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  3. ^ Stavola, Michael (3 August 2019). "Fighting Fire from Above". Hutchinson News. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  4. ^ Mason, Ryan (7 January 2022). "The Radial S-2 Rides Again in Kansas". Aerial Fire. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  5. ^ Penrose, Kelsey (17 October 2020). "Multiple Street Closures Scheduled for Sunday for Carson City Trump Rally Says Sheriff's Office". CarsonNow.org. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  6. ^ a b "T-34 Mentor". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  7. ^ "AH-1S Cobra Helicopter". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  8. ^ "UH-1B Huey". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  9. ^ "C-150L Cessna". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  10. ^ "L-19 Cessna Bird Dog". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  11. ^ "Cessna O-2 Skymaster". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  12. ^ "T-41B Mescalero". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  13. ^ "A-26 Invader". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  14. ^ "EF-111A". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  15. ^ "TBM Avenger". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  16. ^ "C-1 Trader". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  17. ^ "HU-16 Albatros". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  18. ^ "269 MD Helicopter". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  19. ^ "TH-55 Osage Hughes". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  20. ^ "T-33A Shooting Star". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  21. ^ "FA/18 Hornet". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  22. ^ "Mig 17-A Fighter Jet". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  23. ^ "AT-6G Texan". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  24. ^ "F-86 Sabrejet". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  25. ^ a b c "T-28A Trojan". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  26. ^ "OV-10B Bronco". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  27. ^ "CH-21 "Flying Banana"". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  28. ^ "L4 Piper Cub". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  29. ^ "H-34 Sikorsky Choctaw". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  30. ^ "BT13-A Valiant". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  31. ^ "MT-500 Motorcycle". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  32. ^ "Fast Attack Vehicle "FAV"". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  33. ^ "1942 GPW". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  34. ^ "M113A2 Armored Carrier". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  35. ^ "M151A1 Mutt". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  36. ^ "M20 Armored Carrier". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  37. ^ "M274 Carrier". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  38. ^ "M651 Gamma Goat". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  39. ^ "M973A1 SUSV". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  40. ^ "M998 HMMWV (Humvee)". Cactus Air Force Wings and Wheels Museum. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
  41. ^ Martel, Josie (23 June 2018). "Celebrating Its 90th Anniversary, Carson City Airport Hosts Annual Open House This Saturday". CarsonNow.org. Retrieved 25 February 2024.
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