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[edit] Welcome to the Cold War Air Museum
We are a non-profit flying museum dedicated to the preservation and education of Cold War era aircraft at our 45,000 square foot hangar facility located at Lancaster Airport (KLNC) in Lancaster, Texas, USA.
[edit] Latest News and Pictures
The museum is keeping a diary of current projects and progress at our blogsite, blog.cwam.org. Click here to visit the blog.
[edit] CWAM Makes A Big Hit at Heli-Expo
HAI's Heli-Expo met this year at the Dallas Convention Center and CWAM's Mi-24 was invited to participate in the first ever Heritage of Helicopter Display. CWAM's Mi24 exhibit was one of the biggest hits of the show in addition to its entry and exit to and from the convention center landing area. Thank you to the HAI staff for the extraordinary hospitality that was extended to the CWAM volunteers. Also thanks to the Red Steel Jet Team Angels for manning the exhibit throughout the convention.
[edit] CWAM Sells Flogger But Retains As A Display
The Cold War Air Museum, Inc. (CWAM) has sold its MiG-23UB to the Red Steel Jet Team (RSJT). The Flogger was 98% complete but it was recognized by the CWAM Board that the aircraft would likely not fly unless a sponsor was found. When soliciting sponsors, the newly formed Red Steel Jet Team expressed interest in the aircraft but crafting a sponsorship agreement proved to be an unattainable task. In the end, with legal guidance, the CWAM Board agreed to sell the MiG-23UB to the Red Steel Jet Team and RSJT agreed to base the MiG-23 in Lancaster Texas and leave it on display at the Cold War Air Museum when not performing. It is the hope of both CWAM and RSJT that the Flogger will be practicing its airshow act at Lancaster Airport soon.
[edit] Mi-24 Brand Sells at ICAS
The Cold War Air Museum, Inc. (CWAM) attended The International Council of Air Shows (ICAS) annual convention and unveiled new marketing material for the Mi-24 act. Most air shows in North America book their acts based on contacts established at ICAS. CWAM's Mi-24 brand was received very well and details are beings finalized for the release of the aircraft's 2012 air show season schedule. Fortunately, CWAM now manages two Mi-24's so more air shows will be able to see the aircraft. To get the Mi-24 at your air show, contact Pete Coz or Lacy Long.
[edit] Second Mi-24 Airworthiness
Our second Mi-24, bord 120, received its airworthiness certificate from the FAA and is now flying.
[edit] CWAM Takes Delivery of the Legendary MiG-21
The Cold War Air Museum, Inc. has taken delivery of a MiG-21UM (two seater) to add to its rapidly expanding force of aircraft. The museum hopes to have the MiG-21 reassembled and progressing toward its airworthiness certification sometime in 2012. CWAM Board Member and Safety Officer Jon Boede commented that, "we will take our time and make sure all details are addressed with this aircraft and the training of the pilots before flights begin in this aircraft. Respect is demanded when 42 of the aircraft's emergency procedures end with the same phrase -- eject!" Lancaster Airport's runway will need to be lengthened before CWAM's MiG-21 will be able to begin regular operations.
[edit] CWAM is a Non-Profit
The Cold War Air Museum, Inc. has been certified by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. This codifies the museum as a public treasure.
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