Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum

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Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum
F-84F and the museum hangar
Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum is located in Kansas
Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum
Location within Kansas
Former name
Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum
Established1992 (1992)
LocationCoffeyville, Kansas
Coordinates37°03′56″N 95°38′25″W / 37.0655°N 95.6402°W / 37.0655; -95.6402
TypeAviation museum
Websitewww.coffeyville.com/314/Aviation-Heritage-Museum

The Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum is an aviation museum located in Coffeyville, Kansas.

History[edit]

The museum is named for Emil W. Roesky, Jr., the manager and long time tour guide.[1][failed verification] It celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2022.[2]

Facilities[edit]

The museum is located in a 1933-built hangar at Pfister Park, the location of the former Big Hill Airport.[3][4]

Exhibits[edit]

Exhibits include a display about the Funk Aircraft Company, including the first Funk engine, and memorabilia from Coffeyville Army Air Field.[5][6]

Collection[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Emil W. Roesky". David W. Barnes Funeral Home. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  2. ^ Giles, Garrett (21 April 2022). "Aviation Museum in Coffeyville to Celebrate 30 Years". Bartlesville Radio. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  3. ^ "Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum". FunkFlyers.org. Archived from the original on 26 December 2008. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  4. ^ Freeman, Paul (8 September 2022). "Eastern Kansas". Abandoned & Little-Known Airfields. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  5. ^ a b Stokes, Keith. "Coffeyville Aviation Heritage Museum". Kansas Travel, Tourism & Restaurants. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  6. ^ "Emil W. Roesky, Jr., Memorial Aviation Heritage Museum". Coffeyville, Kansas. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  7. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Brock KB-2, c/n TC-6, c/r N171TC". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Funk B, c/n 5, c/r N22678". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Funk B-75-L, c/n 215, c/r N34768". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Funk B-85-C Bee, c/n 334, c/r N77704". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.
  11. ^ "Airframe Dossier - Republic F-84F Thunderstreak, s/n 52-6675 USAF". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 1 January 2024.

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