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Minter Field Air Museum
401 Vultee Avenue
Shafter, CA 93262-4031
Phone: (661) 393-0291
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Overview

The Minter Field Air Museum is housed in the original fire station, built in 1941. The base was a major basic training facility where nearly 12,000 pilots received basic training in BT-13s, UC-78's, AT-6s, P-38s and B-25s. The Minter Field Air Museum houses artifacts and photographs of the men and women who were stationed at this location. Artifacts include a period fire truck, 1944 Ford jeep, military uniforms, radio equipment, Echelons (Class Books), Snap Roll Newsletters, and hundreds of photographs.

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Minter Field Air Museum
Photo by John Shupek

Special thanks to Club-Skytamer member Dave Adams for sending us the following photos from his recent visit to Minter Field. The museum was closed during Dave's visit, but he sent us some exterior shots and the Museum's boneyard. Interior shots of the Museum would be appreciated.

Minter Field Air Museum Mailbox photo by Dave Adams Entrance to Minter Field Air Museum photo by Dave Adams Minter Field Air Museum Boneyard photo by Dave Adams Sikorsky UH-34G Seabat, BuNo 140122 photo by Dave Adams Minter Field Honor Roll photo by Dave Adams

Minter Field Air Museum
Photos by Dave Adams

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