American Wings Air Museum

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The museum's Cessna T-41 is representative of the trainer aspect of the program ; Forward Air Control ( FAC ) is represented by a 1969 Cessna O-1E BirdDog, and an O-2, both under restoration to Viet Nam era configurations. Gunship and photo reconnaissance capabilities are combined in the Grumman OV-1 Mohawk, which served in both capacities during the Viet Nam conflict. AWAM has the largest civilian collection of OV-1 Mohawk aircraft and parts. The museum presently has several Mohawks, one of which is under restoration as a flying example of a JOV-1A gunship. Another will be a flying example of the photo reconnaissance capabilities of this aircraft. Other Mohawks will be used as static displays, including an OV-1B and JOV-1C SEAMORE aircraft. Each version made by Grumman is represented in the collection. In each case, the museum displays supporting material unique to the mission of each aircraft: armament, gunsights, radios, aerial cameras, load adjusters and other equipment.

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Robbinsdale - Crystal - New Hope

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Museums

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Phone: (763) 786-4146

Address: 2141 Rhode Island Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55427