Reviews of No. 1 BFTS Museum Inc. (Museum)

Monica Bland

Great local history! I've been to this museum at least 3 times in the past 3 years. They have recently updated the inside of the museum and the cohesiveness of the items inside are much more noticeable. My children as well as adult family enjoyed visiting this piece of local history. The curators are usually on site and very knowledgeable about the items on display. Wonderful place to visit for more information on an important part of our WW2 history. Was a little boring for my youngest child (2 at the time) but there is so much here for everyone else it is worth the visit. I'll go back again for sure!!

Wendy Wilson

I didn't realize this museum was here. So glad we stopped by. And the best thing is we didn't have to drive to dallas to go to a museum.

Cyd Liechty

Very neat place, great musem, very informative and great staff highly recommended. .

Raymond Logan

Very big selection of planes a lot of detail and a wide variety very good Museum

Jeremy Cuthbert

Loved visiting here, very informative, fascinating and historic! If you love local war history it's a gold mine! Highly suggest anyone check it out. It's off the beaten path but so worth the drive! WWII hidden secrets about US training British pilots for the RAF.

Jamin Fuller

This is just a wonderful museum. Unique history and the staff are absolutely incredible, all of them. Make the time to stop by, you will not regret it.

Lucio Moreno

Histórico lugar, como preparación para la 2da. Guerra Mundial, los británicos se entrenaron en muchas partes de EEUU, pero Terrel fue la primera base de entrenamiento

Kim Waller

Went to an air show here and had a lot of fun. Great group of knowledgeable people! The museum itself is pretty impressive. They have displays from several time periods and it’s definitely worth visiting.

Nichole Bowling

The museum is truly a great place to learn about our history.

Tony Brockway

Great History here and museum

Tori T

What a hidden (and free) gem! I brought a friend with a disability here to look at the planes. The staff was so sweet to us, and they even gave my friend "wings" as we left! So much great information and a very cool piece of history that I had never heard of. How interesting that the Brits ended up in Texas, by way of Canada! Please visit if you can and make sure to sign in!!!!

John Buckley

Amazing museum dedicated to a crucial part of the European Air War. Thank you Mr Taylor for the wonderful explanations during the tour you walked us through!

Grady Simpson

This is a must see for all Terrell citizen's!!!

James Jordan

GREAT piece of local HISTORY well presented

Sherri Nelson

Great place for history and air force connections between US and Britain WWll.

Greg Hollingsworth

Love the history, Friendly staff, can't wait for the Fly In on Sept. 22

Robert Grabinski

Awesome step back in history ....Wonderful hosts , interesting collection.......

Julie Robinson

BFTS is the most amazing place and I love to come to the remembrance day service and tea, it's a little slice of home. Thank you so much for keeping alive the memories of my fellow countrymen I that little piece of England.

Lawrence OfArabia

What a great experience! So much history right here in our backyard.

Lisa Melone

Great place full of rich history!

Phil Cawston.phil@gmail.com

My father was in course No.26 teained on AT 6s.

Antony James

Nice piece of history...

Avatar Singh

Awesome collection of WWII artifacts takes you down memory lane almost nostalgic

Scott A

Nice, bit small museum. Hard to believe the little town of Terrell TX played a major part in WWII.

Tyrann Bodiford

Enjoyed ourselves, thank you

Sonja Robinson

History is wonderful. Great displays and knowledge of the items on display.

D Largent

If you are interested in WW II history, military history, or just north central Texas history, you want to check this place out. In WW II when the Germans were invading European countries, Britain did not have a place to train pilots. So, Roosevelt quietly let Churchill send their pilots to the US to train as the US originally wanted to appear "neutral." The Terrell Airport was one of the few places they trained and its the only location that has preserved its heritage. Very nice little museum. A former mayor of Terrell was one of those British pilots who returned to Terrell after the war and married a local girl.

Gareth McManus

Great museum, great people who are happy to explain the items. Nice for a visit.

Susan West

Always friendly and interesting

Jim C

Great histroy lesson

East Texas Proud

A well kept secret, but it shouldn't be. While not an extravagant museum, it sure does have some wonderful WWII memorabilia. If you want to spend some time enjoying a great little hidden gem with a lot to offer, put this on your list!

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Lawrence A

Awesome museum, a must see!

Jeremy Stuckey

Describe my experience it says. Very humbling. Very informative. Ask about the 20 young men who lost their lives while training here, then go visit the 20. They are located at the Oakland Cemetery in Terrell, through the main gate and 100 yrds down on the right. Can't miss them.They'll know you are there to visit them, you'll know they are there to visit with you.

Samuel Dodson

This museum commemorates the forgotten, clandestine training of British pilots before and during American involvement in World War II. As part of the allied "Lend-Lease" agreement, Terrell, Texas played a key role in helping to defeat the Germans by training British, Canadian and eventually American boys to fly. It was the first and the largest of six BFTS training bases in the United States. Well organized, clean and comprehensive exhibits, friendly and knowledgeable staff, this newly remodeled museum is a joy to visit and fun way to learn.

Jennifer Hay

It has the history of the British flying school

Anntoinette Baker

Thank you for a very enjoyable visit. It was very heart warming to see how warmly our boys were welcomed. Without this school, the brave volunteers of the RAF Eagle Squadron and the USA eventually joining us in the war England might have been speaking German today. Graham and Anntoinette Baker, Westonsuper-mare, England

logan machalec

Awesome displays

Rusty Bowling

Great museum; friendly and informative staff. New renovations look great!

Julie Jolley

Royal Air Force pilots were trained in Terrell, Texas during WW2, then returned home to Britain to fight. Their history is preserved here, to be shared with all generations.

Randall Putman

Had a great time at the airshow

Tim Burgener

Great time, great stories. A lot of material for a small museum honoring the relationship of Texas and Britian in WW2

Len Shipp

Great place to visit. it's a good day trip form Lewisville area.

Jamiah Sandles

Loved the museum! Had no idea about it.

David Shaw

Loved it. My father was not trained here, but rather in Canada. Flew "the hump" for the Royal Air Force in WWII.

jim golden

A lot to be learned of WW II history

Lana Posey

This was my first visit to the museum and I was awe struck and felt very inspired by all the history and sacrifices that were made by these young men.