Number 1 British Flying Training School Museum - No. 1 BFTS

Number 1 British Flying Training School Museum - No. 1 BFTS During World War II thousands of British pilots learned to fly at six civilian training schools in the United States.

The first of these schools was in Terrell, Texas.

05/31/2026
05/31/2026

Need a summer adventure?

✈️ Flight Simulator
WWII History
🎯 Exhibits
Vintage Airplanes

Discover the story that helped change the world at the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum.

History. Aviation. Adventure.

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At the No....
05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. At the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum, we are reminded daily of the courage, sacrifice, and enduring legacy of those who fought to protect freedom during World War II and beyond.

This Memorial Day, we invite our community to reflect on the true meaning of the day — remembering the fallen, honoring their service, and ensuring their stories are never forgotten.

May we always be grateful for those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/16/2026

Thank you to everyone who came out to honor the WWII generation and celebrate this historic day with us at the No. 1 BFTS Museum. From veterans and families to performers, participants, and visitors from near and far — YOU made the day so special.

A huge thank you to all of our volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make the event happen, and to our sponsors for supporting this important celebration of history, remembrance, and community.

We are especially grateful to our Sponsor, Ted Lyon Law, along with Apex Aero, BR Messer, CareFlite, Madix, Inc., Marlow Oil, and U-Rent It Sales & Service for helping bring this event to life.

Thank you for helping us keep history alive in Terrell, Texas. ✈️

It was a great day at the BFTS 1 Museum commemorating VE Day!
05/09/2026

It was a great day at the BFTS 1 Museum commemorating VE Day!

05/09/2026

It’s been a great day at BFTS.
Finishing up with the Reveille Sisters.

05/09/2026

Come to BFTS for Craft Beer Tasting, Lula Mae Meat Pies and the wonderful melodies of the Reveille Sisters. The Reveille Sisters will take the stage at 2:30 pm.

See you soon!

Address

119 Silent Wings Boulevard
Terrell, TX
75160

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(972) 551-1122

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