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Welcome to Our Museum in Gilmer Texas at Fox Stephens Field (KJXI)
Read all about Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum, Staff and International Advisory Council.
Aviation Education is important to us.
See the various aircraft and artifacts associated with the museum.
Events and Activities at the Museum
Read about those who gave so much so we can have what we do.
Take a flight in a WWII aircraft. Reserve and pay for your flight online!
Feel free to contact us via the internet by phone or email.


  • Location and Directions
  • Phone Number:
    (903) 734-5850
  • Hours:
    Weekdays
    9am to 4pm
  • Admission:
    FREE
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There are many aircraft associated with the museum. A list is on the left side. Steve Dean & Mary Dilda If you would like to find out more about each aircraft simply click on the name. The Dean's, Linday Kay and Steve, have done a remarkable job bringing the aviation community in and around Gilmer together to tell the history of, educate and share the wonderful world of aviation.

Group Many well known aviation personalities have visited the museum flying their aircraft into Gilmer so local enthusiast will get a chance to see and converse about their favorite passion - aviation. Mary Dilda visited not to long ago. As a pilot for FedEx she has many hours of flight time but in her free time she flys a T6 similar to Steve Dean's around pylons in Reno, Nevada each year at the National Championship Air Races.

FOTPAM ESCADRILLE Many aviation events are also held annually which give the public a chance to see aircraft in flight as well as close up on the ground. Rare aircraft visit occassionaly as well! Visit our Events page to find out when the next activity will be held so you don't miss out. Be sure to bring your camera!

The T-6 Texan "Screaming Eagle" participates in many air performances throughout the year as part of "Flight of the Phoenix Escadrille." Read more about the Escadrille by clicking here. Follow the Escadrille during the show season by downloading the schedule here. Take a look at this video of their performance at the 2010 Barksdale AFB Air Show.