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Saxon Aerospace Museum

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Aug 16, 2025 - Aug 17, 2025
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Saxon Aerospace Museum

Located in Boron, California, this museum celebrates key milestones in experimental flight testing in the nearby desert.

Founded by volunteers, it serves as a historical landmark showcasing pivotal events like the first sound barrier breaking, hypersonic flight, and a successful space-shuttle landing. Its exhibits include an F-4 fighter jet, an XLR-8 rocket engine, and various flight suits.

Must-See Features

  • F-4 Fighter Jet ✈️
  • XLR-8 Rocket Engine 🚀
  • Original Flight Suits 👨‍✈️

This museum is free to enter, making it accessible for tourists, families, and aviation historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Saxon Aerospace Museum

First Sound Barrier

The museum commemorates the first successful breaking of the sound barrier.

Hypersonic Milestone

It highlights the first hypersonic flight achievements.

Colonel's Legacy

Named after Colonel Vernon Parker Saxon Jr., a pivotal figure at Edwards AFB.

Location

26922 Twenty Mule Team Rd

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