Swift Museum Foundation, Inc.

 

Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the Globe/Temco Swift and keeping them flying.

 

The Swift Museum is located at the McMinn County airport in Athens, Tennessee.  It has multiple Swift aircraft on display, including the second aircraft produced in 1945, as well as two T-35 Buckaroo USAF trainers.  These military versions of the Swift were tested by the USAF in the early 1950’s.  One of the T-35’s is an armed version used by the Saudi Arabian Air Force.  The museum is open for individual and group tours.  Hours of operation can vary with staffing so calling ahead is recommend.

 

The Swift Museum Foundation is a 501(3)c non-profit, member supported organization.  Membership details are available by contacting the Museum Headquarters.  Membership benefits include sharing over 60 years experience in the care and maintenance of the Swift by thousands of owner members. 

 

Contact Information:   Phone - 423.745.9547

                                      Fax   - 423.745.9869

                                      Email – Swiftlychs@aol.com

 

During the year, Swift members participate in various flying activities.   The  Event Schedule lists some of these activities.

 

The Swift Museum Foundation is the only type organization that owns its aircraft Type Certificate.  This enables it to have parts manufactured by FAA PMA faculties.  These parts are available through the Parts Departments, co-located with the museum, to owner members only.  In addition, the Parts Department is recognized through out the world for its expertise in aircraft polishing technology.  It also provides members with discounts on aircraft components though its partnerships with major manufactures.

 

One of the major benefits of Swift membership is access to the Parts Department.

 

Parts Department Contact Information: Phone – 423.744.9696

                                                                   Fax      - 423.745.9869

                                                                   Email  - Swiftlypam@aol.com

 

In 2000 the museum Board of Directors established the Swift Formation Committee (SFC)to meet the member requests for formation flying training.  The program was developed using the FAA approved F.A.S.T. training program.  In 2007 the Swift Formation Committee became a signatory and board member of F.A.S.T.   SFC training is open to owners of aircraft other than Swifts, but Swift membership is required to participate in the training.  Training material is available from the Parts Department.

 

SFC Contact Information:     Phone – 615.453.9350

                                                Fax     - 615.453.9421

                                                Email – smat3@aol.com

 

Additional Swift Aircraft and activity information is available at an independent website globetemcoswift.com

 

2008 Board of Directors and Officers:  Michael Kennedy– Chairman

                                                                   W.L. “Bo” Mabry          - Vice Chairman

                                                                   Charles Nelson – President and Founder

                                                                   Ray Bossola

                                                                   Robert Dickson

                                                                   Ernie Hanson

                                                                   Mark Holiday

                                                                   Paul Mercandetti

                                                                   Jim Roberts

                                                                   C.W. “Rocky” Rutter

                                                         

                                                                   Kenneth Coughlin - Historian

 

 

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