The Aircraft Engine Historical Society (AEHS) is a museum located at 4608 Charles Dr NW in the United States. It is dedicated to preserving the history of aircraft engines and honoring the engineers and inventors who developed these engines.
The AEHS was founded in 1988 with the mission of preserving aircraft engine history for educational purposes, for both current and future generations. The museum features a wide range of aircraft engines from both the past and present, including engines used in early flight experiments, military aircraft, modern airliners and more. Each engine display is accompanied by a detailed explanation of its history, including information about the engineer or inventor who created it.
In addition to its collection of aircraft engines, the AEHS also houses an extensive library with books on aviation history, aeronautics, engine design and more. The library also contains rare documents, such as original drafts of engine patents, original drawings of aircraft engine parts, maintenance records and photos.
The AEHS organizes events throughout the year to educate and entertain visitors. These events include lectures by prominent engineers and historians, demonstrations of various aspects of engine maintenance, restoration workshops and more. The museum also hosts an annual convention which includes a display of over 350 vintage aircraft engines from all over the world.
The AEHS is an excellent resource for anyone interested in learning more about aircraft engines. Whether you are a student or professional engineer seeking to learn more about engine design or simply an enthusiast looking to explore the history of aeronautics, the AEHS has something for everyone. Come visit today and explore the fascinating world of aircraft engines!