The Southern Museum of Flight in Birmingham, Alabama, presents an extensive collection of over 120 aircraft, showcasing a range of experimental, military, and general aviation aircraft. Visitors to the museum, which also hosts the Alabama Aviation Hall of Fame, can explore exhibits including engines, models, artifacts, and memorabilia that highlight Alabama's aviation history.
Among the museum's historical aircraft, visitors will find civil aviation highlights like the Cessna 337 Skymaster, Beechcraft Starship, and RC-3 Seabee. Each of these aircraft represents significant milestones in aviation design and technology. The museum celebrates aircraft such as the Wright Flyer replica, the Huff-Daland crop duster, and military icons like the Fokker D-VII and North American F-86 Sabre.
Dioramas at the museum detail pivotal aviation moments, including Korean War jets and a tribute to the Tuskegee Airmen. The Lake Murray B-25 exhibit and Vietnam War Helicopters display honor the brave efforts of those involved. Outdoor exhibits feature various aircraft, including the A-12 Blackbird.