The museum operates a specialized restoration hangar where visitors can observe ongoing mechanical work on vintage aircraft.
The collection includes a Douglas C-47 'Tico Belle' that saw active service during the D-Day invasion of Normandy.
The facility frequently hosts flight training and specialized aviation events on the adjoining airport runway.
Many aircraft on display are maintained by a dedicated group of veterans and aviation enthusiasts.
The museum features a significant display of military memorabilia and pilot flight gear beyond just the aircraft.
The Tico Belle aircraft has been meticulously restored to its 1944 configuration for educational demonstrations.
The Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum is a non-profit aviation museum located at Space Coast Regional Airport in Titusville, Florida. The facility houses a collection of vintage military aircraft spanning from the World War I era to the present day. Many of the displayed aircraft remain in airworthy condition and participate in flying exhibitions. The museum complex includes two primary hangars dedicated to preservation, restoration, and public education. Exhibits cover significant historical conflicts, highlighting the technological evolution of aerial combat. Volunteers frequently provide guided tours and maintenance insights into the restoration of historic airframes.
The tarmac area in front of the Tico Belle when the hangar doors are fully open for optimal natural lighting.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes as you will be navigating around large aircraft in hangars.
Check the museum's calendar for scheduled 'engine run-up' days to see the vintage planes operate.
Bring a light jacket, as the large, uninsulated metal hangars can feel significantly cooler or hotter than the outside temperature.
Avoid visiting on days immediately following major airshows, as many volunteers may be unavailable and some aircraft may still be in transit.
Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.
Do not touch the aircraft, propellers, or cockpit instruments unless explicitly invited by a docent, as many surfaces are fragile or have sharp edges.
