The Lonestar Flight Museum

[Steelsun]

Name: The Lonestar Flight Museum
Type: Vintage Aircraft, Both Military and Civil
Location: 2002 Terminal Drive, Galveston, TX 77554 (Next to Moody Gardens and directly across from the new Schlitterbahn Water Park)
Website: http://www.lsfm.org/
Interesting Tidbits: Large areas in which to photograph some great vintage aircraft. There are a couple of jets, including a B-58 Hustler, but most are propeller craft from WWII era or earlier, including a B-17. Some ground vehicles are also included and a terrific section pertaining to Texas Aviation History and the people that led the way in the Lone Star State.
Photog Friendly: Definitely photog friendly as tripods and such are allowed as well as access to the flight line when some of the planes are parked outside.
Admission Prices: Adults (18+): $8.00, Seniors (65+): $5.00, Youth/Students (5-17): $5.00, Children under 5 years of age: FREE
Hours: Open every day, except Christmas Day, 9am to 5pm, 409-740-7722


Best time to visit is in the fall through spring as the buildings are two large aircraft hangars and air conditioning is pretty non-existent. In cooler weather though you can spend many hours shooting the planes in there.

NOTE: Ike severely damaged the place and displays - may not be open to the public again for awhile - check the website - and DONATE to teh rebuild effort.

[kenw]

One of the last photos I have of my father was taken here; we came to see the plane (SBD) he flew (as radio/gunner) in 1943. Thankfully the SBD was one of many that were flown to safety and were not damaged by hurricane Ike.

photography notes: use a wide angle lens and as much flash as you can carry. This was a Sigma 20/1.8 w/580EX flash on a Canon 10d.

[Robin Binder]

The photos on their web site is devistating knowing what it looked like before Ike.