Open: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday – Friday: 10:30am to 3:00pm.
McDonnell-Douglas A4 “Skyhawk”
The U.S. Marine Corps received the aircraft on display (Bureau #158182) in October 1971. It saw service with multiple Marine Corps attack squadrons before its final assignment to the Marine Attack Squadron 131 at Willow Grove NAS-JRB. It was stricken from service in 1994 after a collision with Canadian geese damaged the aircraft beyond repair. Following its retirement in 1994, the DVHAA acquired the aircraft and completed its restoration in July 1996. Together the DVHAA, volunteers from MAG-49, PA ANG, and NAS-JRB Transient Line Crew completely rebuilt and restored this aircraft.
This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Aircraft Specifications
Bureau #: 158182
Built: October 1971
Crew: 1
Passengers: 0
Retired: June 1994
Received: 1994
Restored by: DVHAA
Restored: 1994 – 1996
Length: 41′ 3″
Height: 14′ 11″
>Wingspan: 26′ 6″
Weight Empty: 10,465 lbs
Weight Loaded: 24,500 lbs
Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney J52-P408
Thrust: 11,200 lbs
Max Speed: 673 mph
Range: 920 miles
Manufacturer: Douglas
Armarment: 2 – 20mm Cannons
Ordnance: 9,155 lbs
Ceiling: 40,600 ft
Status: On Display
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The Exhibition
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a unique and historically significant collection of aircraft and artifacts. In addition to the aircraft, helicopters, and jets, our exhibition includes flight helmets, vintage and modern aviation flight gear, engines, air to air missiles, bombs, detailed aircraft models, vintage Martin Baker ejection seats, and flight simulators. Honoring those who have served our Nation, we are privileged to have an extensive collection of military service medals.
Our collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, The First World War, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, and the ongoing defense of our Nation. Simply put, Wings of Aviation has one of the greatest collections of restored aircraft in the northeast.
Current Exhibit:
Consistently restoring and adding new aircraft to our collection, our exhibit includes the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A, McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, and Bell UH-1V “Huey”. Our indoor collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, helicopters, aircraft from World War I, engines, helmets, Medals of honor, detailed models, flight gear, flight simulators, and more.
While the name Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a relatively short history, the beginnings of displaying aircraft at Willow Grove began shortly after World War II. In May 1946, Lieutenant-Commander David Ascher arrived at Naval Air Station Willow Grove… Read More
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, Wings of Freedom is open year-round Wednesday through Sunday. We are located along Route 611 between Maple Avenue and County Line Road in Horsham, approximately thirty minutes north of Philadelphia. Plan Your Visit
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The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum is open all year, with walk-ins always welcome, guided visits, and tours for large groups. Located in Montgomery County, we are right next door to Bucks, Delco, and Chester Counties, close to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. With nature, parks, eateries, dining establishments, shopping, and theme parks close to the museum, Wings of Aviation is the perfect destination or ingredient of a family day out.
