Hill Aerospace Museum is a military aviation museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Roy, Utah . It is dedicated to the history of the base and aviation in Utah.
16-402: Preparations for a museum began in 1984, when ground was broken on an "Aerospace Park and Museum". The museum itself opened in 1987 in a World War II warehouse. By 1989, the original base chapel had been moved to the museum and rededicated. In 1991, a new 9,600 sq ft (890 m) administration building and 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m) hangar were dedicated. The museum recovered
32-576: A number of aircraft wrecks, including a B-24, B-26, P-38, and P-40 from Alaska in the mid-1990s. In 1996, the museum became the home of the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame . In 1997, it was alleged that seven years prior a number of artifacts and a C-131 were removed from the museum without authorization. The museum grew again in 1999, when a second display hangar was opened as the Lindquist-Stewart Fighter Gallery. A mezzanine
48-432: A number of aircraft wrecks, including a B-24, B-26, P-38, and P-40 from Alaska in the mid-1990s. In 1996, the museum became the home of the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame . In 1997, it was alleged that seven years prior a number of artifacts and a C-131 were removed from the museum without authorization. The museum grew again in 1999, when a second display hangar was opened as the Lindquist-Stewart Fighter Gallery. A mezzanine
64-646: Is a military aviation museum located at Hill Air Force Base in Roy, Utah . It is dedicated to the history of the base and aviation in Utah. Preparations for a museum began in 1984, when ground was broken on an "Aerospace Park and Museum". The museum itself opened in 1987 in a World War II warehouse. By 1989, the original base chapel had been moved to the museum and rededicated. In 1991, a new 9,600 sq ft (890 m ) administration building and 36,000 sq ft (3,300 m ) hangar were dedicated. The museum recovered
80-529: The 509th Composite Group and the Eighth Air Force . Utah Aviation Hall of Fame The Utah Aviation Hall of Fame was established in 1996 to honor and recognize individuals in the State of Utah who have contributed significantly to Utah aviation . These people have distinguished themselves through major contributions in advancing aviation or heroic accomplishments as civil or military aviators in and for
96-626: The 32nd Flight (Pioneer), Order of Daedalians , the National Fraternity of Military Pilots , as the sponsor and custodial agency for the program. Honorees are inducted each year around Memorial Day. The Utah Aviation Hall of Fame is located within the Hill Aerospace Museum , Hill AFB, UT (Interstate 15 Exit #338 / 5600 South Exit). Hours of operation are the same as those of the museum: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday (closed Sundays and Mondays), closed December 24–25 for
112-517: The Christmas Holiday and closed January 1 for New Years Day. Admission does not require entry onto Hill AFB and is free to the public. In 1996, the original eleven inductees for the Hall of Fame were so honored when the Hall was established at the Hill Aerospace Museum . The current Administrator is Charles P. "Pat" Gilmore, Major, USAFR (Retired) Hill Aerospace Museum Hill Aerospace Museum
128-594: The State of Utah. It is the greater goal of this program is to foster public appreciation for the contributions of these individuals to the education of air power . Specifically, the continuing education and development of civil or general , commercial , and military aviation throughout the State. The official recognition of the Utah Aviation Hall of Fame was proclaimed by the Governor in 1996. It Governor proclaimed
144-489: The Utah Aviation Hall of Fame was renovated. The museum completed the conversion of a C-130 fuselage into a classroom in 2019. The museum embarked on expansion in 2021, building a new restoration facility and receiving $ 12 million from the state for the construction of a third hangar. At the same time, it was forced to announce plans to demolish its World War II barracks as it was too deteriorated to repair. Ground
160-421: The Utah Aviation Hall of Fame was renovated. The museum completed the conversion of a C-130 fuselage into a classroom in 2019. The museum embarked on expansion in 2021, building a new restoration facility and receiving $ 12 million from the state for the construction of a third hangar. At the same time, it was forced to announce plans to demolish its World War II barracks as it was too deteriorated to repair. Ground
176-515: The museum also houses the Major General Rex A. Hadley Research Library and Archives, which contains technical and historical information related to the aircraft on display. Also onsite is the Col. Nathan H. Mazer Memorial Chapel. The museum has a number of exhibits about aviators from Utah such as Brigadier General Leon C. Packer and former senator Jake Garn . Other subjects include nose art of
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#1732855459105192-405: The museum also houses the Major General Rex A. Hadley Research Library and Archives, which contains technical and historical information related to the aircraft on display. Also onsite is the Col. Nathan H. Mazer Memorial Chapel. The museum has a number of exhibits about aviators from Utah such as Brigadier General Leon C. Packer and former senator Jake Garn . Other subjects include nose art of
208-477: Was added to the first hangar, now renamed the Hadley Gallery, the following year. An exhibit about Women Airforce Service Pilots was opened in 2004. In 2014, the museum announced it would be removing 18 aircraft from its collection. Large scale repainting of the exterior display aircraft took place in 2015, with 5 airplanes and 2 missiles being affected. For the twentieth anniversary of its opening in 2016,
224-415: Was added to the first hangar, now renamed the Hadley Gallery, the following year. An exhibit about Women Airforce Service Pilots was opened in 2004. In 2014, the museum announced it would be removing 18 aircraft from its collection. Large scale repainting of the exterior display aircraft took place in 2015, with 5 airplanes and 2 missiles being affected. For the twentieth anniversary of its opening in 2016,
240-588: Was broken for the 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m ) building and 7,000 sq ft (650 m ) connector in October 2022. The museum began moving aircraft into the hangar in November 2023, which was dedicated as the L.S. Skaggs Gallery the following May. The museum is also home to the Marc C. Reynolds Aerospace Center for Education, which is located inside a C-130 fuselage. In addition to its collection of aircraft,
256-433: Was broken for the 80,000 sq ft (7,400 m) building and 7,000 sq ft (650 m) connector in October 2022. The museum began moving aircraft into the hangar in November 2023, which was dedicated as the L.S. Skaggs Gallery the following May. The museum is also home to the Marc C. Reynolds Aerospace Center for Education, which is located inside a C-130 fuselage. In addition to its collection of aircraft,
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