The Swift Museum Foundation is dedicated to preserving the history of the Globe/Temco Swift, a post-World War II general aviation aircraft. The museum is located at McMinn County Airport in Athens, Tennessee and serves as a hub for Swift aircraft enthusiasts, pilots, and historians.
Swift Museum Foundation
217 Co Road 552
Athens
Tennessee 37303
+1 (423) 745-9547
Monday – Friday 09:00 – 17:00
contact the Museum to ensure tour guide availability
Aircraft collection
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N80500 NC80760 N2379B N3788K N80637 NX41674 N68773 N909B/102 | AMC Texas Bullet 205
Globe GC-1A Swift Globe GC-1A Swift Globe GC-1B Swift Globe GC-1B Swift Globe GC-1B Super Swift Johnson Rocket 125 Temco T-35A Buckaroo Temco T-35A Buckaroo |
One of the T-35’s is an armed version used by and donated to the Museum from the Saudi Arabian Air Force.
Key Attractions at the Swift Museum Foundation:
- Globe/Temco Swift Aircraft – The museum showcases several restored models of this all-metal, two-seat monoplane, known for its sleek design and aerobatic capabilities.
- Historical Exhibits – Documents, photographs, and memorabilia detailing the aircraft’s history from its development in the 1940s to its impact on general aviation.
- Swift Aircraft Restoration & Preservation – The foundation actively restores and maintains Swifts, preserving their legacy.
- Swift Fly-Ins & Gatherings – The museum hosts annual fly-ins and events where Swift owners and enthusiasts gather to celebrate these classic planes.