NO 1 BFTS MUSEUM

TERRELL, TX

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The No. 1 British Flying Training School (BFTS) Museum is located in Terrell, Texas and is dedicated to preserving the history of the No. 1 BFTS, which was established in Terrell during World War II. The museum features exhibits and artifacts that tell the story of the 2,200 British pilots who trained at the school from 1941 to 1945.

Visitors to the museum can explore a replica of a World War II barracks, complete with period furnishings and memorabilia. There are also displays of uniforms, aircraft models, and photographs from the No. 1 BFTS. One of the highlights of the museum is a restored PT-19A primary trainer aircraft that was used by the school during the war.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers educational programs for school groups and hosts events throughout the year, including a WWII Airshow and the Wings Over Terrell Fly-In. The museum is staffed by volunteers who are passionate about preserving the history of the No. 1 BFTS and educating visitors about the role Terrell played in the war effort.

Overall, the No. 1 BFTS Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in aviation history and the important role that Texas played in training British pilots during World War II.

NO 1 BFTS MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TERRELL TX. US MID #8404800163

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming).

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NO 1 BFTS MUSEUM
119 SILENT WINGS BLVD
TERRELL
TX
75160

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NO 1 BFTS MUSEUM Information

MID # 8404800163
Name NO 1 BFTS MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 32.718663, -96.271052
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 257
US Census Tract: 050500
US Census Block: 3021