WORLD'S LARGEST AVIATION COLLECTION | 300+ PLANES, SR71, JETS, BLUE ANGELS & MORE

[@Frankestein01nl]

i Was fortunate enough to visit the Pima Air & Space Museum in 2019. What a wonderful collection and a great walk amongst legends. This is definately a bucketlist item. Loved it and if i ever get the chance, i'll be back. Greetings from the Netherlands!

[@patrickjoyce4178]

I went there in 2017. My wife almost left me because. I wouldn’t leave. I was there when it opened and tried to see and touch every plane I grew up loving. (Which was everything there ) then they had to kick me out. Absolutely love this place. I am going again as soon as possible. Arizona is my favourite state. My fav is the SR71.

[@geoffreytudor5674]

I was surprised he didn't name that the most significant plane in the collection, until he filled us in on the back story of their Buff.

[@FlywithMagnar]

Patrick, you are my friend for life.

[@01FozzyS]

Pima and Davis Monthan, one of the best.

[@Bluenose372]

Hats off to these guys, without their efforts things would not exist…. Thanks for sharing….

[@AD-vj3kj]

i came from Australia in 2009 to see this museum and it did not disappoint me one bit. great place. hope to visit again one day .

[@bobn3553]

Today is the first time I have heard of this museum. I only live a bit over 1400 miles from Tucson so this would make for a nice road trip! My favorite is the SR-71 and the B-52 but I really like all of them.

[@secretagentbloke]

Ticked one off my bucket list when I traveled from England to visit PIMA a few years ago. A great collection, and such a friendly bunch of volunteers who work there too, well worth the trip 👍🏻

[@RichNotWealthy]

I took the opportunity to visit a number of museums during a period of "pre-tirement" several years ago and THIS was probably my favorite! I visited twice. I took three days on my second visit. Also visited the associated missile site. The museum also features some aircraft from other nations. Worth supporting!

[@iainbradbury1463]

Fabulous video. On my list of places to visit.

[@keywestjj]

I have been to over 25 aviation museums in the USA and Canada and this one is THE BEST I've ever been to. I was driving from FL to CA and wanted a break for a couple hours and saw the highway billboards and stopped. Unfortunately I only had 2 1/2 hours before closing time and they had to throw me out! The next time I drive I-10 thru southern Arizona I will be stopping for a longer time.

[@el-blake-o4766]

What a great description of Pima Air snd Space Museum! I’ve been member for years and visit often. Thanks to Scott for the virtual tour, IMHO it should generate some new memberships..

[@drdesmo8489]

Absolutely terrific you guys ! What a extraordinary display of every type of aircraft we’ve ever loved 👊🏻 I so love the X-15 and SR71, the pinnacle of speed and security of the USA 🇺🇸

[@knockharder3554]

Truly great collection. I live here in Tucson. I love going to the Air and Space museum.

[@FemmeCatGirl]

Same bro

[@stevewages]

I visited a couple years ago and felt overwhelmed (in a good way) by the size of the collection. Definitely not a “see it in a couple hours” museum.

[@SkyhawkSteve]

I visited in 1982 and didn't get back till 2019! It's definitely one of the top aviation museums in the country! I hope to return a bit faster next time. 🙂

[@markthibault8579]

Nice collection. Even in the passing views, you can see some rare aircraft, e.g. Boeing YC-14, Lockheed YO-3 Quiet Star.

[@MarceloCarmello-y8s]

Awesome birds! Thank you for the video.

[@kentpowell5427]

great walk through - thanks

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

very good collection.

[@ty2u]

Absolutely the best aircraft museum.

[@fredMplanenut]

A brilliant guide/commentary; just when I'm thinking of winding in my interest you throw this at me.

[@doughudgens9275]

I first went there in 1978, and enjoyed myself tremendously then. Been back twice and want to go again.

[@georgeburns7251]

Great presentation

[@billdirlam744]

This museum will be on my "bucket list" next time I'm out west. Looks to be a great trip though aviation history.

[@alanm3438]

Thanks for the video. I wish I could go see it in person.

[@roydrink]

Definitely going to visit this year!

[@timaz1066]

I hope to go there one Of these days to see that collection. Thank you for the video

[@thomasbell7033]

I was once associated with an outfit that operated only eight airplanes, though they were all tactical jets. I thought that was plenty. I'll always treasure my three flights in their F-104D. I've worked for several aviation museums, and I know that even static collections like this require a huge amount of maintenance.

[@Guru_Swami]

Wow, I really need to find a way to visit this place!

[@dongraeff2941]

My visit was around the year 2000, I had to see every thing. My favorite was the B58 Hustler.

[@THROTTLEPOWER]

Great vid!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍

[@cloreenbrown100]

Hello from Australia, see you have an Australian designed and built DH Drover with original Gypsy Major engines, well done.

[@265justy]

That's one place I'd love to visit...

[@Sushant_Bist]

amazing ❤

[@evanr648]

I'd love to go here one day soon. Wonder if they have perhaps one of the most rare aircraft ever produced, the Cessna 172 🙌 That'd be crazy.

[@dave8599]

i have been going there for near 45 years since a child.

[@mythrusthelema]

wow you have a Shark from the 174th Avation Co. Americal div. LZ Bronco,Duc Pho S. Vietnam. I was on a Dolphin in the same company. That was a shock from the past.

[@rogersmith7396]

Do you have a B 36? I was there back in the day and you had a junky B 58 baking outside. I hope its been given some love.

[@earthwindflier]

Such a good museum that my (now) wife and I got engaged there.

[@robbyowen9107]

Around 2:15 you state that most of the famous astronauts in the 60s from Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo were part of the X-15 program? What exactly did you mean by this as the vast majority were definitely NOT X-15 pilots, chase pilots, mothership pilots, or otherwise involved at all in the program.

[@stevewages]

Yes, this was a weird statement.

[@RoHo702]

If you go, make time for the Titan Missile Museum, and coming soon the Land Vehicle museum is being built now(2024)

[@megamond]

Is that a Model 10 Electra behind Scott at the beginning?

[@shanethepain2009]

show the bf109 progress

[@flypawels]

I hope to visit you one day! 😀

[@dukecraig2402]

The Russian's may want to buy some of these if things keep going the way they are.

[@georgedesjardins6080]

This Canadian ranks it 11 outta 10

[@johnwatson3948]

Sometimes they get high winds in the desert - a few years ago the B-36 was lifted up and its tie-downs pulled out of the ground. I hope PIMA can someday get money for the proposed SAC Cold War building to house the B-36, B-47, B-58, B-52.

[@nateb9768]

Are the canopies painted out in order to protect the interiors from sun damage?

[@wilsterr]

Wonder if all these planes can still fly 😁 nevertheless still an awesome collection

[@rogersmith7396]

Nope.

[@RoHo702]

They are not maintained in flying condition, but many "could" fly again if given LOTs of flight level TLC. Some however have been fully decommissioned to prevent future use.

[@WH-um2gx]

Always visit when in the area. Is a definite for aircraft aficionados but some of the docents are somewhat shaky in knowledge..especially about non-US air-frames. . However, I am also a fan of the Erickson Aircraft Collection OR and the War Eagles Air Museum NM. Frankly I find the NASM Udvar-Hazy facility VA to be too "crowded". And of course the National Naval Aviation Museum FL and the National Museum of the United States Air Force OH are also musts.

[@SWR112]

Is this under one roof or place or multiple sites?

[@TheLambo123254]

nice

[@stevereid7140]

it amazes me that they don't build a roof over the top of the whole property and put solar panels on it to pay for the roof. Add walls, and then the dust would go way down too. Maybe get the Gove to kick off the solar roof? A4, my favorite!

[@R27D]

I just visited this winter. It was nice but a bit of a let down when the tram driver didn’t show up that day and they’ve discontinued the “bone yard tour” at the base next door. Worth a visit but I appreciated the US Museum of the Air Force in Dayton Ohio as their info presented much better. Please fix the QR codes at the outside aircraft.

[@ILSRWY4]

YES - PIMA has more than 300+ airplanes... last count I can remember its over 400 plus aircraft. And be careful guys (you at Pima), you claim 300+ in your video title, but then state "nearly" 300 in your video description.

[@phillipmcmurran8991]

They have more aircraft than the Smithsonian?

[@robertlockett9392]

Did not know this existed!!! Even better than the USAF museuem in Ohio

[@JonathanEzor]

Sounds like they have the NASA KC-135 "Vomit Comet" zero-g trainer/research plane I was privileged to fly on back in 1987!

[@RoHo702]

N931NA is on outdoor display. It's in need of a paint job, but still looks good. The best part is looking through the refueling window at all the stickers put on through the years.

[@PhilipFranklin-w6o]

Hi I'm from New York City

[@garywidom]

Hard to watch with that music bed droning on. Maybe switch up the music when the shot changes from outside to inside, different hangers, ect?

[@i.r.wayright1457]

One I could not identify is the Coast Guard twin sitting outside. It looks like a cross between a C-123 and a C-130. What is the story on that one?

[@superheracross89]

Sr71 should be one that's oldest thats still in existence

[@deansiracusa3966]

Great museum! But, the video editor needs some help. Inconsistent color and contrast between clips detracts from the overall video.

[@lonestarhog7407]

I just got to give you guys the 1000th Thumb Up. (Yes, it was actually 999).😁

[@deejayimm]

"world's largest Aviation collection" Both the Smithsonian and the National Air Force Museum in Dayton Ohio have more aircraft. He explains in the video that they may be the largest privately-owned Aviation Museum, either way the title is misleading.

[@rogersmith7396]

I would prefer quality over quantity.

[@deejayimm]

@@rogersmith7396 hahahaha. Where do you work at the museum in Arizona? Lol They lied to get your attention, it worked, and all you have is this crap? You either work for them or your just one of those people who needs to be a contrarian. The title is a lie.... Period....

[@rogersmith7396]

@@deejayimm Censored by YT.

[@chrissmart9701]

That over dubbed music is too loud!

[@chrissmart9701]

I meant that the music is much louder than the talking, poor editing, learn to take criticism.

[@SimonWallwork]

I've been twice, it's a great museum. I met Bob Hansen back in 2001. I think your policy of painting the cockpit windows is a mistake- you should correct it. It's like painting a beautiful girl, then scrubbing her eyes out. Honestly, please think about this. Hope to visit again soon.

[@markthibault8579]

I was wondering about this practice myself. There must be a good reason for doing it and I suspect it has to do with keeping the heat at bay inside the aircraft to prevent cooking the internals in the hot months down there.

[@rogersmith7396]

From what I've seen the windows turn yellow and crack or shatter. It may be low humidity but its sky high UV and heat. Not the best place.

[@rogersmith7396]

I am amazed the engines don't have intake covers on them. Maybe its a wildlife refuge. The jets must have 20 pounds of dirt in them.

[@markmiller9838]

The plural of Aircraft is Aircraft (no S).

[@tihspidtherekciltilc5469]

Go help your president.

[@richarddarlington1139]

Oh, good! An English lesson. Actually, there is such a word as "aircrafts." Just like there's such a word as "peoples." It refers to those things of many types, in a manner of speaking.

[@bidenisgod6978]

Uhmmmmm