Aviation enthusiast on holiday in Florida with my wife and another couple. Valiant air command museum looked like a good bet to me, but would it have a broad enough appeal to prove an interesting day out for my three companions? It certainly was - all of us enjoyed it tremendously and I can't recommend it highly enough. On arrival we were greeted by Curt, one of the volunteer guides, who went into the first exhibition room and added a few extra pieces of information to some of the displays. However, once we realised this was a man with a real passion for the museum's exhibits and a wide knowledge of aircraft, and he realised that we were genuinely interested in what he had to say, we were treated to the best couple of hours in any museum anywhere. We sat in several cockpits whilst Curt brought the experience to life with interesting annecdotes from the operational history of the aircraft. The museum was big enough to house a great variety of exhibits but not so big that all of them are roped off and inaccessible.
Personally I would rather have good close-up access to a few dozen significant or unusual aircraft accompanied by a first-class guide than look at twice as many aircraft hanging from the ceiling or viewed from a roped-off area 20 feet away.
I can thoroughly recommend the museum, and more importantly, so can my non-aviation friends, who also enjoyed it a lot. Thanks Valiant, and...
Read moreA Living Museum of Wings and Heroes
Visiting the Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum is like stepping into a living time capsule, one filled not just with iconic aircraft, but with the voices and memories of those who flew, fixed, and fought in them.
The sheer amount of history on display is staggering. You don’t just see the planes, you feel the stories embedded in their metal bones. From WWII warbirds to Vietnam-era jets, the aircraft aren’t just museum pieces; many are lovingly restored to flight-ready condition. But what truly makes this place soar is the presence of the incredible veterans who volunteer here.
Some of these heroes have not only served in the military but have personally worked on the very planes that now command attention in the hangars. Their firsthand stories, technical knowledge, and heartfelt memories bring an irreplaceable depth to the experience. This isn't just a museum. It’s a storytelling sanctuary, where history is preserved not just in steel and rivets, but in wisdom passed face-to-face.
If you're someone who loves aviation, history, or simply honoring the people who shaped our freedoms, this visit will leave you deeply moved and inspired. Valiant Air Command isn’t just about looking back, it’s about keeping the past alive for the future.
Highly recommended. Bring your curiosity and be ready...
Read moreA great museum with beautifully well-restored aircraft and very friendly staff. This is on the eastern side of the Space Coast Regional Airport. The front face is a single building right off Tico Road. There is a parking lot directly in front of the main building. Tickets cost about $22 per person. There are 3 buildings associated with the museum. The first building has a lot of the more current aircraft. I was truly impressed as they had a F-15, 16, and 22 that were in excellent condition and on loan from other museums. You can walk out of the back of that building onto the concrete apron (make sure you DO NOT go past the signs onto the runway!). The second building had many of the older aircraft from Vietnam to now. They were all in excellent condition. Adjacent to that was a room that had a lot of memorabilia and information on the Vietnam War. Outside the second building (south of it) were 3 other aircraft that you could view. Overall, it is a very nice museum full of information, beautiful planes, and friendly staff. You exit through the gift shop. I plan to visit again and think you should too if you like beautiful aircraft in...
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