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In 1961, the Commemorative Air Force (formerly the Confederate Air Force) was chartered as a nonprofit Texas corporation with the mission of restoring and preserving World War II-era combat airplanes. Today, the CAF Airpower Museum is dedicated to preserving the complete history of World War II military aviation and the memory of the men and women who built, serviced and flew the historic military aircraft of World War II.

The museum is recognized for its collection of authentic World War II artifacts and memorabilia, including uniforms of Allied and Axis countries, armament, photographs, weapons and equipment. Through its 100,000 square feet of "hands-on" permanent and interactive exhibits, the museum details the story of World War II from its beginning to the introduction of the atomic age.

Of the more than 100,000 artifacts currently at the CAF Airpower Museum, 34 are very rare original World War II Nose Art® panels that represent the artistic expressions of young men at war. The panels were cut from the fuselages of World War II aircraft as they were being scrapped after the war. Watch for the AIRSHO™ in September. Open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Tue.–Sat. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 24–25, Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. Admission charge. On I-20 Business Route at Midland International Airport. 432/567-3010. www.airpowermuseum.org.