Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Walton Beach

Name: Air Force Armament Museum
Address: 100 Museum Dr, Fort Walton Beach, 32542-1405, United States
Telephone: +1 850-882-4062

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Air Force Armament Museum, Fort Walton Beach

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The Air Force Armament Museum, adjacent to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, is the only facility in the U.S. dedicated to the display of Air Force armament. Founded in 1975, it was originally located in a converted gymnasium on the northeastern edge of the Eglin main base, adjacent to Valparaiso, Florida. ()

Established: 1975 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 30°27'59"N, 86°33'41"W

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100 Museum DrEglin Air Force BaseFort Walton Beach 32542-1405 United States

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+1 850-882-4062

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Air Force Armament Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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