Texas Points of Interest

The Jet Age Arrives


The Jet Age Arrives is a fascinating point of interest located in the Big Bend National Park in Texas. This attraction showcases the history of aviation in the park and the development of the airfield during the 1940s.

Visitors to The Jet Age Arrives can explore the history of the airfield through a collection of displays and exhibits. The attraction highlights the role of the airfield in supporting military operations during World War II and the subsequent commercial aviation traffic that flowed through the park.

One of the unique things about The Jet Age Arrives is the intact runway and buildings that date back to the 1940s. Visitors can see the original hangar, control tower, and barracks that were used during the airfield’s heyday. There is also a restored B-29 bomber and other aircraft on display.

The Jet Age Arrives is a must-see for anyone interested in aviation history or military history. The attraction offers a unique glimpse into the role of Big Bend National Park in the development of aviation in the United States. Visitors can learn about the history of the airfield, see vintage aircraft, and explore the original buildings that were used during the peak of aviation traffic through the park.

Overall, The Jet Age Arrives is a fascinating and educational attraction that is well worth a visit. Visitors will be transported back in time to the early days of aviation and learn about the important role that Big Bend National Park played in the development of this technology. Get driving directions.
THE JET AGE ARRIVES

Points of Interest
Location
A Century of Use
A Grand Entrance
A Land Transformed
A More Perfect Society
A Presidential Hometown
A River Runs Through
Airplane Hangar Visitor Center
Aviation - Key to the Texas White House
Bringing Washington Home
Bruckner Barn - 1884
Carport
Cedar Guest House (Private)
Communicating with the World
Conserving The Landscape
Corrals
Danz Cabins
East Gate
Education for All
Flagpole Dedication to Rebekah Baines Johnson (President's mother)
Former Barracks area holding military trailers during presidential years
Friendship Stones
Frontier Legacy
Generations of Johnsons
Hereford: Breed of Choice
Historic Building
Housing the World
James Polk Johnson Barn - 1875
James Polk Johnson - Windmill and Cooler House
Johnson Cabin
Johnson City
Johnson Settlement.
Johnson Settlement Event Center
Johnson Settlement History
Junction School
Klein Maintenance Shop
LBJ Boyhood Home
LBJ National Historical Park Visitor Center
LBJ State Park and Historic Site Visitor Center
LBJ State Park Baseball Field
LBJ - The Image
Lifetime of Service
Loading Chute
Lockheed JetStar and Cover Structure
Low Water Crossing
Lyndon B. Johnson Boyhood Home - 1920s
Lyndon B. Johnson Legacy
Lyndon Johnson Birthplace
Martin Barn
Mr. Jelly Bean
Oriole Bailey House
Pool Cabana
Ranch Foreman Home
Roots of a Frontier President
Sam and Eliza Johnson Cabin - 1860s
Sam and Eliza Johnson Farmhouse
Sam and Eliza Johnson Home
Sauer-Beckmann Living History Farm
Secret Service Command Post
Show Barn
State Historic Marker for Johnson Boyhood Home
Swimming Pool
Tetrahedron - Air directional indicator for airstrip
Texas White House
The Barbecue Grove
The Environmental First Lady
The Environmental President
The Jet Age Arrives
The Junction School
The LBJ Ranch: A Living Legend
The Reconstructed Birthplace
The Show Barn
The Texas White House
The Working Corrals
Valley Irrigation System
Watering the Landscape
White House Communications Complex
Withers & Spauldings General Store

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