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Review & FAQ:

  • What is the Cradle of Aviation Museum?
    • Cradle of Aviation Museum is located in Garden City, near Mitchel Air Force Base and Roosevelt Field, and commemorates Long Island's role in aviation history.
  • Why is the museum called the "Cradle of Aviation"?
    • By the mid-1920s, Long Island had hosted so many historic flights that the area was nicknamed the "Cradle of Aviation."
  • How many aircraft are on display?
    • The museum has more than 60 aircraft and models of airplanes from different time periods on display.
  • What notable aircraft can be seen at the museum?
    • Some of the most famous aircraft include Charles Lindbergh's Curtiss Jenny, the A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Grumman F-14 Tomcat.
  • Does the museum have any space-related exhibits?
    • Yes, the museum features an actual never-used Apollo Lunar Module, LM-13, which was supposed to land on the moon with the cancelled Apollo 18 mission.

Address: Cradle of Aviation Museum, Charles Lindbergh Blvd, Garden City, NY 11530, Phone: 516-572-4111

Cradle of Aviation Museum
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