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8th Air Force Museum

88 Shreveport Road, Barksdale AFB, Shreveport, LA 71110
318-752-0055
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Ranked #4 of 24 attractions in Shreveport
Type: Military Museums
Description: Military museum features authentic uniforms, battle exhibits and aircraft dating back to World War I.
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Pineville, Louisiana, United States
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 June 2013

We went here on a day trip and had a very good time.Our boys even found it very interesting. So much history and the planes were amazing! If you are planning a trip to Shreveport you have to check this place out. You won't regret it.

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Shreveport/Bossier City, LA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

While not a "top Tier" museum, displays are wonderfully arranged, even a tribute to Pres. Bush's speech given from BAFB on 9/11. "Indoor" exhibits are alwaus being updated by the all-volunteer staff, and done well. Nice array of military aircraft on static display (sad to say, but they are outdoors), Also, a great little gift shop. Please leave them a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2013

Interesting display of aircraft, but a long hike to see them. The pictures of flight history are comprehensive. The entire museum is rather small. I expected more.

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Corsicana, Texas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013

My husband loves airplanes, so we visit this museum. I had no idea they had so many of them. It was interesting to see those airplanes up close and see what is written on the body, feel how big they are. Being able to see some of current Air force planes are practicing touch and go was a bonus. By... More

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Texarkana, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

I loved my visit there. I love airplanes, and I got to get up close to them, and read about the things you see when you go into the museum itself. I love the airshows and I was disappointed over not getting to see it this year. Maybe next year they will have it in their budget. But it is... More

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Medford, Oregon
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013

No idea how one of your other reviewers could suggest this was a great place for out of town guests to visit??? A tourist attraction that is only open to US citizens??? But they don't bother to tell you that anywhere in advance - only when you get to the gate... Very disappointed...

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 December 2012

Took some family members from out of town here and they enjoyed it. Nice variety of military planes on display, etc...

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Bossier City, Louisiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2012

Prepare to spend some time here. A very interesting exhibit which covers the history of Barksdale Air Force Base from it's beginnings through WWII up to present day. Small exhibit room with a theatre and an extensive walking tour outside displaying many varied old aircraft from the WWII era to Viet Nam and later, even a Russian MiG 15 is... More

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Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 November 2012

The airplanes (mostly WWII and Korean War, I think) are impressive, expecially the nearly-rebuilt B-24 bomber. I think it is one of the few remaining B-24's remaining in the world. The indoor museum is also interesting with all its artifacts. It's well worth the time it takes to tour.

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Dallas, TX
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 November 2012

There are a lot of planes to see, here. We spend over an hour walking around the grounds looking at the planes. There was a nice assortment of fighters, bombers, tankers, and reconnaissance. The planes were well-marked, which made for an easy self-guided tour. The inside of the museum was really disappointing, except for a nice 9/11 piece that tells... More

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