Lyon Air Museum - 19300 Ike Jones Road, Santa Ana, Ca. 92707 |
All of the aircraft on display are phenomenal, but the B-17 Flying Fortress is possibly the most significant due to it notoriety. It has been portrayed in several movies including Twelve O'clock High (1949) and Memphis Belle (1990). The one on display at the Lyon Museum is named the "Fuddy Duddy," and it looks great!
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
The Flying Fortress is large and nearly impossible to capture in one photo. Needless to say, it is an awesome sight!
Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress |
The Douglas C-47 Skytrain was used by the allies as troop transports, towed gliders, and dropped paratroops. In the opening hours of D-Day, C-47's dropped 13,000 paratroops into occupied France.
Douglas C-47 Skytrain |
Here is the Douglas DC-3 Flagship Airliner sporting colors for American Airlines.
Douglas DC-3 Flagship Airliner |
The North American B-25 Mitchells were medium range bombers used in the Doolittle Raid over Tokyo during WWII.
North American B-25 Mitchell |
There are many classic cars sprinkled throughout the Lyon Museum along side the planes. Most of the cars belong to Mr. Lyon and are periodically rotated within his vast collection.
North American B-25 Mitchell with Classic Car |
The Douglas A-26 Invader, "Feeding Frenzy."
Douglas A-26 Invader |
Hitler's touring Mercedes was outfitted with folding seats so he could stand and greet the crowds, various compartments for pistols, and of course bullet proof windows. Ah, the spoils of war!
1939 Mercedes Staff Car |
Overall, these are just a few samplings of the Lyon Museum. It really is a relatively unknown attraction in Orange County and worth a visit if you are in the area. It is awesome that Mr. Lyon has created this museum to share these treasures. Thank you sir!
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