Join the Silent Wings Museum as They Honor the American Glider Pilot

The Silent Wings Museum in Lubbock has officially opened its latest exhibit honoring World War II pilots, and they invite the public to schedule a tour today!

Silent Wings Museum New Exhibit

The new exhibit is called From A Grateful Nation: Honoring the American Glider Pilot. This wonderful display offers an in-depth glimpse into the harrowing campaigns of American troops during World War II.

Pilots were not only responsible for critical wartime missions, but they were also relied upon to transport special cargo and troops directly into the battlefield.

Over the years, the Silent Wings Museum has collected medals and decorations from countless veterans whose families and loved ones graciously donated. This is your chance to see these incredible symbols of pride on display.

You can visit the museum's website to explore options for group tours, educational programs and even class field trips. Just keep in mind that guided tours typically last about 90 minutes. The perfect length to grab some lunch or dinner right after!

History of Silent Wings

In 1971, several former army pilots formed the National World War II Glider Pilots Association to preserve their history. After acquiring a retired WACO CG-4A glider from a tire store in Fresno, California, the association decided to build a museum in which the glider could be stored.

The first Silent Wings Museum opened its doors in November 1984 in Terrell, Texas, just east of Dallas. It wasn't until 1997 when plans were made to move to Lubbock since so many pilots had been trained at the army air field.

In October 2002, the new Silent Wings Museum was officially complete, opening where the former South Plains Army Air Field site was located.

If you are interested in donating to the museum and keep the exhibits alive, you can call (806) 775-3047, or visit the "Support Us" page on their website.