A Walk Through Aviation History

The Air Force Armament Museum outside Eglin AFB provided Wade Hampton and Blue Ridge cadets with a glimpse of airpower that will have a lasting impact. From the atomic bomb, "Fat Boy", that was dropped in WWII to high-performance jets, our cadets saw the full spectrum of aerospace development. Outside the museum were dozens of aircraft including those from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. Inside the museum, cadets viewed displays, static aircraft, and moving engines that traced the history of aircraft development and use in wartime. This part of the trip certainly received an A+ in educational value.