Open: Saturday & Sunday: 10:30am to 4:00pm, Wednesday – Friday: 10:30am to 3:00pm.
Lockheed P-3B “Orion”
The Orion replaced the P-2 Neptune and included an impressive array of antisubmarine warfare technology, avionics, and weapons. The first version of this aircraft entered service in 1962. The Museum acquired the aircraft in 2011 and moved it to the Restoration facility in April 2013.
After a complete exterior restoration and painting project, the P-3 Orion #154574 was returned to the museum display area June 2020. This aircraft loan courtesy of the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, Florida.
Aircraft Specifications
Bureau #: 154574
Built: 1967
Crew: 10
Passengers: 0
Retired: 1993
Received: Jan 2011
Restored by: DVHAA
Restored: 2020
Length: 116′ 10″
Height: 33′ 8″
Wingspan: 99′ 8″
Weight Empty: 61,491 lbs
Weight Loaded: 142,000 lbs
Powerplant: 4 – Allison T56-A-14
Thrust: 4600 hp
Max Speed: 473 mph
Range: 4,765 miles
Manufacturer: Lockheed
Armarment: 1 – 2,000 lb or 3,000 lb mines or 8 depth bombs/ torpedos
Ordnance: 16,000 lbs
Ceiling: 28,300 ft
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McDonnell-Douglas A4 “Skyhawk”
Grumman C-1A “Trader”
McDonnell-Douglass F/A-18A “Hornet”
Chance-Vought F7U-3 “Cutlass”
Republic F-84F “Thunderstreak”
Vought F8U-1 “Crusader”
Grumman F9F-2 “Panther”
North American FJ-4B “Fury”
Fokker D.VIII “Eindecker”
Bell H-13G “Sioux”
Piasecki HUP-2 “Retriever”
Pitcairn PA-8 “Super Mailwing”
Lockheed P-3B “Orion”
Kaman SH-2G “Sea Sprite”
Beechcraft T-34B “Mentor”
Lockheed P-80C / TV-1 “Shooting Star”
Bell UH-1V Iroquois “Huey”
Sikorsky UH-34D “Sea Bat” and “Sea Horse”
Convair YF-2Y “Sea Dart”
QH-50C Drone Anti-Sub Helicopter “D.A.S.H.”
McDonnell Douglas F-4 “Phantom”
The Exhibition
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a unique and historically significant collection of aircraft and artifacts. In addition to the aircraft, helicopters, and jets, our exhibition includes flight helmets, vintage and modern aviation flight gear, engines, air to air missiles, bombs, detailed aircraft models, vintage Martin Baker ejection seats, and flight simulators. Honoring those who have served our Nation, we are privileged to have an extensive collection of military service medals.
Our collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, The First World War, World War 2, Korea, Vietnam, and the ongoing defense of our Nation. Simply put, Wings of Aviation has one of the greatest collections of restored aircraft in the northeast.
Current Exhibit:
Consistently restoring and adding new aircraft to our collection, our exhibit includes the McDonnell-Douglas F/A-18A, McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom, and Bell UH-1V “Huey”. Our indoor collection includes aircraft from the early days of flight, helicopters, aircraft from World War I, engines, helmets, Medals of honor, detailed models, flight gear, flight simulators, and more.
While the name Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum has a relatively short history, the beginnings of displaying aircraft at Willow Grove began shortly after World War II. In May 1946, Lieutenant-Commander David Ascher arrived at Naval Air Station Willow Grove… Read More
Located in Horsham Pennsylvania, Wings of Freedom is open year-round Wednesday through Sunday. We are located along Route 611 between Maple Avenue and County Line Road in Horsham, approximately thirty minutes north of Philadelphia. Plan Your Visit
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The Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum is open all year, with walk-ins always welcome, guided visits, and tours for large groups. Located in Montgomery County, we are right next door to Bucks, Delco, and Chester Counties, close to Philadelphia, New Jersey, and New York. With nature, parks, eateries, dining establishments, shopping, and theme parks close to the museum, Wings of Aviation is the perfect destination or ingredient of a family day out.
