Education and Outreach
Silent Wings makes learning about history a hands-on experience with educational tours, footlocker loan kits and scavenger hunts. Tours can be scheduled and teaching materials can be reserved.
Silent Wings offers a variety of outreach programs and provides speakers that can tailor a program to fit a group's meeting.
The Adams Research Library is located within the Silent Wings Museum. It is home to an extensive archive and book collection about the WWII military glider program. Research appointments can be scheduled.
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Entrance to the Silent Wings Museum
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South Plains Army Air Field sign
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Barracks at the former South Plains Army Air Field, Lubbock
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