A Tale of Two Brothers
On March 18, 1943, seventy-six B-17 bombers, accompanied by twenty-seven B-24 bombers, departed England for a daring daylight bombing mission [...]
Air War in the Pacific
The date September 2nd, 1945, marks a momentous occasion for veterans and family members of America’s Greatest Generation. On this [...]
Naval Aviators of 1942 Earn Their Pay
During 2017, we mark the 75th anniversaries of some truly momentous events in the history of U.S. Naval Aviation. During [...]
Doolittle Raiders 59th Reunion
On May 11, 2001 a group of 12 restored Mitchell B-25’s took off from Fresno airport on a circuitous route [...]
Docent Spotlight: Bud Carter
Lyon Air Museum Docent Bud Carter vividly remembers when, as a young teenager, his life changed forever. “On [...]
Lyon Air Museum Remembers Pearl Harbor: Air War in the Pacific
To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the Pearl Harbor Attack, Lyon Air Museum has completed a new historical display that [...]
War Brides
Between 1942 and 1952 American Servicemen brought home 100,000 brides from their overseas deployments. Women from 50 different countries – [...]
Docent Spotlight: Bob Ruiz
Lyon Air Museum Docent Bob Ruiz vividly recalls his first mission as a 21 year-old pilot of a [...]
The Collings Foundation: Wings of Freedom Tour 2016!
The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage B-17 Flying Fortress, B-24 Liberator, B-25 Mitchell and P-51 Mustang Announce [...]
Living Histories added to Medal of Honor Exhibit
Lyon Air Museum has recently placed in service a new interactive display that pays tribute to recipients of the nation's [...]