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Highlights of what can be explored at the Lucile M. Wright Air Museum

  • TDR-1 Drone

    The TDR-1, a pilotless plane, was produced in Jamestown by the Jamestown Aeronautical Corporation for the South Pacific war effort. Learn more about these secret WWII drones at the museum!

  • Chautauqua Airlines

    Learn about Chautauqua Airlines, established on May 3, 1973, in Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York.

  • Helicopter

    Explore a homebuilt Revolution "Mini 500" helicopter!

  • Hot Air Balloon

    Learn about lighter-than-air aircraft and see a wicker gondola basket for a hot air balloon.

  • Flight Simulators

    Test your pilot skills in our flight simulators and learn to fly small single engine airplanes all the way up to jets!

  • Aviation Artifacts

    View early aviation memorabilia & artifacts from Chautauqua County.

  • Models & Rockets

    View our countless model aircraft and rockets on display.

  • Local Aviation Pioneers

    Learn about local aviators who forged new paths, including Lucile M. Wright, namesake for the museum, and test & stunt pilot Warren B. Skelton.

  • And so much more!

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