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The Lyon Air Museum in California
The Lyon Air Museum sits at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, California, showcasing Major General William Lyon’s love for military aviation. This 30,000-square-foot building, which opened in 2009, holds an impressive set of World War II planes, military vehicles, and classic cars.
There’s also some pretty crazy stuff in there, from a car owned by Hitler to planes that helped fight the war against Nazi Germany.
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The Museum’s Prized B-17 Flying Fortress
A restored B-17 Flying Fortress named “Fuddy Duddy” is the museum’s most treasured aircraft. Built in 1945, this plane first served in World War II and later became a transport for important officials…