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Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum opens

By General Aviation News Staff · August 24, 2015 ·

PASCO, Wash. — The Pacific Northwest Aviation Museum has opened its doors to the public for the first time.

Located in the original, historic Naval Air Station Pasco Control Tower building, the museum has just started with renovations, guided tours and displays.

NAS Pasco tower currentInitially, the museum will only by open by appointment. Guided tours can be scheduled by calling 509-521-7117.

During the initial restoration phase, admission is by donation, according to museum officials.

Drilling Cadets
Flight Line
NAS Pasco Altha Skogley WAVE in 1944
NAS Pasco Altha Skogley WAVE in 2014
The tower as it looked during World War II
A current view of the NAS Pasco tower

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  1. Michelle Chunn says

    June 10, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Hello! This is Michelle Chunn, Community Relations Director at Visit TRI-CITIES. I would like to learn more about the Pacific NW Aviation Museum in Pasco! What great news for the Visitors and Community. There could be opportunities to coordinate guided tours, etc. I would welcome an opportunity to meet. I hope to hear from you! 735-8486

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