CLERMONT COUNTY, OHIO - It’s a different kind of museum; in that one the exhibits take flight. The Tri-State Warbird Museum, located at 4021 Borman Drive in Batavia Township houses five WWII-era aircraft, and three others that are being restored. “The P-51 Cincinnati Miss and the B-25 Axis Nightmare have appeared at several local events,” said Marketing Coordinator for the Museum Roger Hansen. “In addition to the planes, we have a WWII barracks that people can walk through that contains many items that were actually used back then.” Hansen says many individuals and families have donated uniforms, medals, and other types of memorabilia for display at the museum.
The TBM-3 Avenger, on display at the 5-year-old museum, played a major role in the sinking of over 60 Japanese ships, following the attack on Pearl Harbor. The B-25 was the bomber used in the 1942 Doolittle Raid, and the FG-1D Corsair, currently being restored, was used in the Baa Baa Black Sheep television series and the movie Black Sheep Squadron.
“We have had many veterans visit the museum with their families to show them the types of aircraft they used in combat,” adds Hansen. “Since we opened our doors, thousands of visitors have stopped by, some from as far away as Germany, England, Belgium, and Australia.”
The Tri-State Warbird Museum is a historic non-profit aviation museum, dedicated to remembering those who fought for our freedom and honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice. It is open on Wednesday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. For more information on the museum, visit the Web site www.Tri-StateWarbirdMuseum.org.
