This is an outstanding museum inside a museum. Independently run and supported largely by donations, this set of displays is much more focused and detailed than most of the rest of the Pima collection, and has a terrific trove of information and memorabilia for history buffs. Be sure to go upstairs and see the big diorama of what the 390th's base in England looked like, as well as lots of elements of what the day to day lives of these airmen and their support teams were like. The volunteers who serve as docents here are extremely knowledgeable about the subject and will happily give you a great depth of information. This collection is a great complement to the Pima grounds - not nearly as diverse, but much more detailed. It would be a shame to visit Pima without spending at least half an hour in this hangar.

This museum was a complete surprise to us on a recent visit to the Pima Air Museum. It’s a wonderful facility dedicated to the 390th bomb group in WW2. Admission is included with your fee to the main Pima grounds. It’s in the middle of the Pima grounds (which is also a nice indoor break when it gets hot outside or you need a break from the walking outdoor portion of the Pima museum) The volunteers are wonderful and amazingly educated. We heard so many stories. We were there when a B17 pilot was on site recounting his experience during the war. We hear about his experience piloting his bomber back to the Britain from Germany with 3 of 4 engines out, only to find his brakes were out of service when he made it back and he landed. Incredible story from a hero in honor of so many other hero’s in the group. Other volunteers told us about the b17 crew jackets and details behind the designs on second floor. We were also in awe looking at all the photos of the 390th b17 crews on the second floor. The photos seem like they went on forever. So many dedicated hero’s who served our country with the odds stacked against them. This is definitely a must see museum within a museum. Great job to those volunteers and fantastic exhibits

An amazing tribute to the sacrifice of the 390th Bomb Group. A true memorial to over 600 young airmen lost in combat and over 700 prisoners of war. Located inside Pima Air & Space this hangar is a separate museum that houses one airplane and a huge collection of other exhibits telling the story of the air war over Europe. From the second floor you get a great view of the B-17, a huge window overlooking the Air Force base and an entire wall of the hangar hung with photos of over 300 B-17 crews that flew into combat over Germany.