Silent Wings Museum

Silent Wings Museum The Official page of the Silent Wings Museum. The Silent Wings Museum is a department of the City of Lubbock.
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The Silent Wings Museum, a public institution, preserves and promotes the history of the World War II military glider program by creating an environment for collecting, documenting, interpreting and exhibiting artifacts and information for public education and enjoyment.

Only a week left until our big D-Day Commemoration event at the Silent Wings Museum! We will have lots of fun, education...
05/30/2026

Only a week left until our big D-Day Commemoration event at the Silent Wings Museum! We will have lots of fun, educational activities throughout both Saturday and Sunday, June 6-7. But before then, here is our next trivia question!

What animal did glider pilots encounter in the pastures of Normandy?

Drop your guesses in the comments and check back tomorrow for the answer!

Welcome back to D-Day trivia! In preparation for our D-Day Commemoration, join along in the fun and drop your answers in...
05/28/2026

Welcome back to D-Day trivia! In preparation for our D-Day Commemoration, join along in the fun and drop your answers in the comments.

Today's question: What colors were the "invasion stripes" on allied aircraft?

Be sure to come back tomorrow for the answer!

We are hard at work preparing for the Silent Wings Museum D-Day Commemoration June 6-7. But it’s always a good day to ho...
05/26/2026

We are hard at work preparing for the Silent Wings Museum D-Day Commemoration June 6-7. But it’s always a good day to honor the service and sacrifice of the American World War II Glider Pilot! So leading up to the big event, we'll be sharing trivia questions and hope everyone enjoys the fun and/or learns something new!

Here's your first question: What were the code names of American landing beaches? (Bonus question: What were the code names of the Canadian and British landing beaches?)

Check back tomorrow for the answers!

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those who gave in service to their country.
05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor all those who gave in service to their country.

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day The birthday of Charles Edward Taylor, the man who built the engine used to power th...
05/24/2026

Aviation Maintenance Technician Day
The birthday of Charles Edward Taylor, the man who built the engine used to power the Wright Flyer, seems a great day to recognize all those Glider Mechanics who kept CG-4A gliders ready for action!

Join the Silent Wings Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. D-Day reminds us to reflect on ...
05/22/2026

Join the Silent Wings Museum as we commemorate the anniversary of the Normandy Invasion. D-Day reminds us to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the Glider Pilots who flew unarmed gliders into landing zones deep into enemy territory as seaborne troops stormed the beaches of Normandy. We honor the men who flew these missions and the men they carried into the combat zones on that fateful day.

- Saturday June 6 and Sunday June 7, 2026
- 10 AM to 5PM both days
- FREE Admission!

- Vintage Aircraft and Vehicles
- Living History Displays
- Educational Activities all day both days

View vintage aircraft and learn how Glider Pilots were honored for their role in this historic event. Dive into the unique story of the CG-4A glider and the men who flew this unique aircraft into combat.

05/20/2026

Safe Learning Environment- The Link C-3 Pilot Trainer
Room to make mistakes…. Everyone needs that sometimes and our Glider Pilots were no exception. Check out the latest video from the Silent Wings Museum about the Link C-3 Pilot Trainer, an important advancement in the training of the American Glider Pilot.

Camp Directors, tour spots are filling up for the summer. Call now to schedule a group tour for July or August!806-775-3...
05/18/2026

Camp Directors, tour spots are filling up for the summer. Call now to schedule a group tour for July or August!
806-775-3059.

Myitkyina, Burma May 17, 1944The American 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as “Merrill’s Marauders” wer...
05/17/2026

Myitkyina, Burma May 17, 1944

The American 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional), better known as “Merrill’s Marauders” were a tough, independent group of U.S. commandos who proved themselves many times over during their time in Burma. These men captured a key military objective, the Japanese airfield at Myitkyina, and called for equipment and supplies to help hold the airfield and improve it for Allied aircraft.

The 1st Air Commandos sent ten gliders loaded with the 879th Airborne Engineer Aviation Battalion and equipment into the area, including CA-1 crawler-tractors, food rations, gas and oil, and drinking water. Immediately upon landing, equipment was unloaded and used to clear debris and improve the airfield surface for incoming gliders.

American Glider Pilots, at unidentified airstrip in Burma, prepare to fly into Myitkyina.

United States Army Air Forces creates the Air Medal Executive Order 9158 created the Air Medal for the United States Arm...
05/14/2026

United States Army Air Forces creates the Air Medal

Executive Order 9158 created the Air Medal for the United States Army Air Forces, effective May 11, 1942, with awards retroactive to September 8, 1939. Awarded for single acts of heroism or meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight, this medal holds special significance for the American Glider Pilot.

The general original criteria for the award stated that 25 operational flights, during which exposure to enemy fire was expected, earned an Air Medal. Criteria were adjusted to fit theaters of operation and situations.

It is important to note that Glider Pilots earned an Air Medal for each single glider flight in an operation mission.

Address

6202 N Interstate 27
Lubbock, TX
79403

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

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+18067753049

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