millville army airfield museum

This is a nice, small museum on history of the airfield and contributions of the people in southern NJ in combat since WWII. My son loved the variety of gadgets, objects, models, and stories on display.The gentleman at the front desk provided a nice tour of the museum on the day we visited and answered the 1000 questions from my son. Worth a visit if you're in the area.

It was a humble and insightful experience. I was grateful for the veterans whom served as wonderful tour guides. To add, the memorabilia and models were extraordinary!

Lots of interesting artifacts. Knowing everything that was happening here around WWII makes it all the more interesting.

Nice collection of the areas history as a WWII airfield with memorabilia from all branches of the military.

You have to stop in to see this place. It memorializes the airfield that was used to train Thunderbolt pilots in WWII. The museum was set up almost entirely by volunteers and well worth a visit. The memorabilia come from a lot of veterans (local). A great place - SEE IT

What a surprise! The place is located right in the Millville airport. It has a large number of artifacts and memorabilia. It covers primarily the Second World War and covers a number of people that lived in the Millville area during and after the war. The staff is excellent, very friendly and informative. There are some World War Two veterans that often spend some time there and are willing to answer any questions and provide insights to the great war. They are a treasure and worth the trip. We went back the next day because we could not see everthing on the first day. A great place to visit, bring the camera and be prepared to be educated about what went on in the great war. Check their website for upcoming events and airshows. Their site is: www.p47millville.org. You will be very glad you visited this great museum.

I was here with my son for a college showcase baseball tournament and we needed something to do after an early morning game. The museum was a short trip from our hotel so we decided to visit. We were warmly greeted by three volunteers, two of whom were veterans (one from WW II). My son whose interests never go much farther than sports found it very interesting, as did I. Well done.

This is a little known gem--especially if you have boys in tow! We discovered for the first time in the summer of 2013 and the boys chattered on about it all year--making us promise to take them back again this summer! The staff are very kid-friendly and the exhibits, although low tech, are interesting and varied enough to warrant a visit.

My son is in the Air Force ROTC at his high school, and when I found the brochure for this place I knew we had to go! It's right on the airfield, so my younger son had fun watching the small planes take off when we first got there. And they both had a great time looking at all the amazing military artifacts that they have here! It may look small on the outside, but it's filled with amazing things, including a real machine gun the kids can touch, lots of model planes to look at and actual uniforms and equipment from World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Gulf War and the more recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. There was also a very touching little memorial dedicated to those captured and missing in action (POW/MIA). The Air Force veteran who was working on the day we went was very nice and helpful, and made a real impression on my sons. All this, and it's free (although a donation is nice to offer). Don't miss it if you're in the area!

Museum is free but they ask for a donation. Staff is friendly.Went with my four and five year old boys. They enjoyed checking things out. They especially loved the hands on machine gun. There is also an outdoor area with airplanes...you can't climb on them, just walk around and under. It was a nice way to spend our morning.

It's a must see for vets, families, and everyone! My girlfriend and I were staying at the Fairfield Inn and Suites and there is a display for the museum in the lobby.We decided to put it in our navigation system and go for a ride. It was at the local airport and in a small building.Once inside we me two vetrans of WWII and chatted for a few minutes and were greeted by one of the staff and she gave us a brief overview of the building, its beginnings and the museum content.There are all sorts of artifacts from various conflicts and so much history from the Millville area and its war time contributions.It's a free attraction that operates on memberships and contributions, both of which I will do.It's very educational, there are a lot of hands on exhibits and many memories from local vetrans displayed.It won't take all day to get there or to visit, its a small but impressive museum once you know how it got started...from a teenage looking into the history and starting his own collection to display and watch it grow.

Very detailed about the war. Lots of real life exhibits. Free to visit.Very educational. My little girl even found a nice toy, a plane that was $8. Don't miss this place if you visit or live in the area.

What? That's it? If one wants big, this is not it. I would recommend the National Air and Space Museum. Yes, it's a small museum - but one with a big mission and an important history. Part of what makes the museum special is that it is located right on the field about which it teaches the history. One could say that the museum itself is part of the overall exhibit, especially as it is housed in one of the barracks that housed the airmen of America's first defense airport. Millville Army Air Field (MIV/KMIV) was built to train World War II pilots, first on the Curtiss P-40F, but more famously on the many versions of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt.The small museum, packed with interesting information, tells the history of the airfield, pilots, and aircraft that used it. Of special mention are the honorable Tuskegee Airmen; though they did not train at Milville, they did fly the P-47D. They were heroes in so many ways, and the Millville Army Air Museum did them an important service by paying tribute to them. Less well-known is that the P-47 also saw action in Korea, and those airmen are honored as well.The first gallery is a meeting place for the P-47 Thunderbolt Advocates, a prestigious organization for veterans who flew the Thunderbolt. It also houses the Aerospace Resource Center, an educational resource that teaches students about aeronautics through model building. On site, in another World War II building, is the Henry E. Wyble Historic Research Library and Education Center. Another room is dedicated to local people who served in World War II and later conflicts. The exhibits include a wealth of objects, even period attire, to give an historical context. A back room covers early seaplane history and features the side pontoons of an Aero Marine seaplane - very rare aeronautical artifacts, indeed.Displays include a Pratt & Whitney R-2800 radial engine, the type that powered the mighty P-47, a very early American Airlines Link trainer, and fragments from at least two Thunderbolts that crashed during training, showing that learning to fly such a powerful aircraft was extremely challenging and hazardous to the brave young airmen who trained here. A stone marker outside the museum pays tribute to these men who made the sacrifice.Outdoor exhibits include the nose section of a C-47/RD4 transport, a Cold War-era Douglas A-4F Skyhawk, and an Army Short SD.330 Sherpa (C-23) multipurpose transport. There is also an army truck and a set of wings from a Lockheed Model 10 Electra, the type in which Amelia Earhart attempted to fly around the world. I said it wasn't big, but there's a lot to see. The indoor exhibits are "old school," but well presented. Besides, fancy computer displays would be out of place in such a museum. Rather, three-dimensional displays of Army life make use of period bunks, desks, radios, and other objects. The staff is friendly and helpful. And yes, I had the opportunity to meet three veterans that day.When in town, be sure to see the beautiful mural on the town hall, which is right off the main street. The museum also hosts an annual airshow.

We has a fly in event today at Millville. Our meeting after breakfast was in the museum. We had a 90 year old WWII aviator that did his training at Millville in a P-47 give us a talk. Very interesting. The museum itself had a great deal of information and artifacts from the time it was active in WWII. The memorial wall of those that perished during that time was somber and reminds one of the real sacrifices these young men made during that time. Well worth the visit.

This small museum with a cadre of earnest, dedicated, and knowlegeable volunteers is worth a part of your afternoon if you are already in the area. It has a stunning collection of uniforms, documents and equipment - all well-displayed - that really tell the story of the airfield's history and the airmen's extraordinary accomplishments. The nearby cafe is also a good spot for a sandwich and a cold drink before moving on. A place the family can enjoy.