Iconic Flying WWII Aircraft

Home to one of the more significant collections of airworthy World War II aircraft.

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Preserved to Be Heard

Two P-51 Mustangs flying in formation over a rural landscape with fields and farmland.

Our aircraft are not static displays. They are living machines. When they start, taxi, and take flight, history comes alive.

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Our mission is simple but vital: Preserve history, promote patriotism, and inspire the future.

A two-engine P-38 Lightning military aircraft flying over a body of water, with a landscape of trees and fields below.

Committed To Maintaining
& Flying WWII Aircraft

Maintained in flying condition, the museum’s World War II aircraft demonstrate how history once moved through the air.

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A vintage military-style jeep with four women dressed as soldiers inside, driving down a street during a parade or event. There are people watching on the side of the road, some taking photos, with a brick building and a large blank wall in the background.

Preserving & Operating
WWII Ground Vehicles

The museum’s operating World War II ground vehicles provide essential context, showing how airpower relied on logistics, coordination, and movement on the ground.

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Historical display about the USS Essex, a World War II aircraft carrier, including maps, photographs, documents, model aircraft, and informational text about its service and crew, with a large black-and-white photo of the ship in a navy museum exhibit.

Focused on Historical Accuracy & Sharing Personal Stories

Every aircraft, artifact, and personal belonging in our collection tells a human story. They represent the men and women who designed, built, flew, and supported these machines during one of the most pivotal moments in history.

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WWII Reenactors with WWII Veteran, Bob Brix, smiling and posing for a photo at Victory At Sea, with a black and white historical photo projected in the background.

Connecting the Latest
Generation With The Greatest
Generation

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is a place where generations connect. Veterans see reflections of their service. Families discover history together.

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WWII Reenactors pitch tents at Fagen Fighters WWII Museum as Historic and aviation enthusiast enjoy the living history atmosphere in Granite Falls MN

A Destination for Aviation Enthusiasts Worldwide

Why Visit From The Europe

The collection focuses on American WWII aircraft preserved in operational condition, many of which served alongside Allied forces during the war. For historians, restorers, and aviation enthusiasts, it provides a rare opportunity to experience World War II aircraft as living machines rather than static displays.

UPCOMING EXPERIENCES

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Planning Your Visit

 

The Fagen Fighters WWII Museum is located in Minnesota, United States, and is two and a half hour drive from Minneapolis-St. Paul international airport. The museum is open seasonally, with summer months offering the greatest opportunity to see aircraft in operation. Visitors from the United Kingdom, Europe and abroad are encouraged to plan ahead when arranging travel.

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WWII History Moves, Flies, and Lives

Reviews From Around The World

  • "Top of the line, World War II Museum, fighters and bombers that actually fly great air shows"

    —Steve Hennager

  • "Fagen Fighters Museum is one of the best military museums in the United States. It’s various displays of static aircraft and military memorabilia are informative and interesting. Plan on at least 4 hours to see everything."

    —Arick Swayne

  • "One of the top aviation museums in the country! You can get up close to all of the exhibits and immerse yourself into the history. The facilities attention to detail and cleanliness are 1st class. I could go on and on about this place. See it for yourself, you will not be disappointed."

    —Max Furman

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