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AIRCRAFT

The Westfield Aviation Museum is located within a unique flying community, Hangar 3. Aircraft in Hangar 3 range from the Golden Age of Aviation to the modern era. Come visit us at the Barnes-Westfield Regional Airport and see history come alive! Here are just a few examples of the aircraft located in Hangar 3.

1936 Dehavilland dh.82 tiger moth

OWNER: BOB WELCH 

This Tiger Moth is a world traveller and movie star! From training Spitfire and Hurricane pilots to being flown by A-list stars in Hollywood, it now lives a leisurely life in Western Mass with owner Bob Welch. 

1946 Fairchild 24W-46

OWNER: TIM VECCHIARELLI

This Fairchild 24W-46 started out with a 165 hp Warner Super Scarab radial and was modified with a 220 hp Continental W-670 found on the Stearman and Fairchild PT-series, and even the Sherman tank! This engine adds power and parts availability and makes an already unique aircraft even more special. This aircraft replaces Tim's Fairchild KR-21 which has moved to the Caldwell Collection Museum in Oklahoma. 

PIETENPOL AIR CAMPER

OWNER: WESTFIELD AVIATION MUSEUM and soon to be the MAINE CENTER FOR CLASSIC AVIATION

Our Pietenpol has moved up to the Maine Center for Classic Aviation! We're excited to parter with another flying museum to see this homebuilt fly off of their 2500' grass field! Check out their website here: Maine Center for Classic Aviation.

Cessna uc-78 Bobcat
restoration project

OWNER: WESTFIELD AVIATION MUSEUM

This UC-78 was under restoration at Jack Kosko's shop before being donated to WAM. Current status of this project is idle. The museum will need to send the engines and propellers out for overhaul before final assembly. If you're familiar with warbird restoration and would like to help with this project, please send us an email or give us a call! 

1947 rEPUBLIC rc-3 sEAbEE

OWNER: BILLY JANUS

Built for a short period of time after WW2, the Republic Seabee was Republic's answer to the post war pilot's personal aircraft. Production ended after only a little more than a year and 1060 were built, and the assembly line was changed to produce the new F-84 Thunderjet.

1943 Fairchild PT-23A

OWNER: HARLAND AVEZZIE

This PT-23A is powered by the same Continental "220" that powers the Stearman PT-series and was a primary trainer during WW2. Recovered from a farm-airstrip, this aircraft was completely restored by Harland and still looks like it came off the factory floor!

1929 Command AiRE 3c3-AT project

OWNER: BILLY JANUS

The oldest aircraft in the hangar is this 1929 Command Aire project. with only 90 hp, it is able to fly with 3 people due to the large wingspan. The project is currently awaiting recovering and assembly. 

Safari 400 helicopter

OWNER: WESTFIELD AVIATION MUSEUM

A 'mini' Bell 47 look-alike, this helicopter is powered by a 195-hp Aero Sport engine. We are currently working on a flying club program that will allow member's to fly it soon! If you're interested in joining as a flying member, please contact us! 


1965 Aer-pegaso m-100s sailplane

OWNER: WESTFIELD AVIATION MUSEUM

The M-100S was built for the FAI's Standard Class which debuted in 1958. This example was restored in the US, and then flew in Europe before coming back to the US. The glider is currently undergoing maintenance and will be flying soon in New England!