Air Force Armament Museum 
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Visitors can view a variety of historical Air Force planes, from a World War II B-17 bomber to an F-4 Phantom II jet, and a SR-71 Blackbird. A wide variety of bombs, missiles, and rockets are exhibited, including the newest air-to-air missile, the AMRAAM, and the GBU-28 bunker-buster developed for use during Operation Desert Storm. Other missiles include the Paveway series, Falcons, the Tomahawk, Mace, Hound Dog, radar-controlled, laser-controlled and several guided by a TV camera in the nose. Also on display is the GBU-43 MOAB, Massive Ordnance Air Blast bomb, or by its nickname, "Mother of All Bombs", the world's largest conventional explosive weapon. A predecessor, the T12 38,600 lb. demolition bomb, is also displayed.
A gun vault displays a variety of weapons ranging from a 1903 Springfield rifle to the GAU-8, which is capable of shooting 6,000 rounds per minute. Featured here is the Sikes Antique Pistol Collection, with over 180 handguns, including flintlocks, duelling pistols, Western six-shooters, Civil War pistols, and a wide variety of early military weaponry.
How to get there
Admission: Admission is free.
From Destin Commons
Drive North over the Mid-Bay Bridge. Turn West (left) onto Highway 20 and follow through Niceville. Turn right onto Highway 85 South and follow past the Okaloosa Regional Airport. You will find the museum appoximately 2 miles past the Airport on the left.
From Fort Walton Beach
Take Eglin Parkway North through Shalimar. After passing Shalimar Elementary School, take the next exit (continuing on Highway 85). On the other side of the over-pass is the museum on the right.
Address:
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum Drive
Eglin Air Force Base, Florida 32542
Phone Number: 850-651-1808
References: OFFICIAL WEBSITE
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