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Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing

In the only remaining 1943 vintage wooden hangar at the San Marcos Municipal Airport. The Centex Wing houses 12 airworthy vintage military aircraft, including a rare P-39 Airacobra. A Japanese "Kate" torpedo bomber replica––built for the movie Tora, Tora, Tora––also is on display along with other privately-owned vintage aircraft. There also is a museum with a display dedicated to the Doolittle Raiders, including a B-25 Mitchell bomber similar to the one flown on the Tokyo raid. At the airport, follow the Perimeter Road along the fence to the Centex hangar. Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. No admission charge. Donation recommended. 512/396-1943. www.centexwing.com.

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1841 Airport Drive
San Marcos, Texas
Phone: 512/396-1943

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Open 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat.

Featured Attraction

Honors famed frontiersman and Texas Ranger. Housed in replicas of his log-cabin home and Texas Independence Hall. Artifacts of Wallace's activities in Texas War for Independence, Mexican War and battles with Native Americans. Open on second Saturday morning of the month and by appointment. Call in advance for tour groups. On F.M. 472, six miles southeast via Texas 173. 210/275-3748. www.bigfoottx.com.

City: Devine
Region: Hill Country

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