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Welcome to the Highland Lakes Squadron WWII Aircraft and Museum

Located at the airport in Burnet Texas on Highway 281 South.
512-756-2226
Museum Hours
Wednesday 1:00 - 4:00
Saturday 10:00 - 4:00
Sunday 1:00 - 4:00

The Highland Lakes Squadron is a branch of the Commemorative Air Force founded in 1992.  We are a working museum, dedicated to preserving vintage WWII aircraft.  We are open to the public 3 days a week, and we can arrange field trips and special events; Donations accepted to cover costs of events.


Douglas C-47
"Bluebonnet Belle"

Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 Skytrain or "Gooney Bird" as it was also affectionately known. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936. Learn more

North American SNJ
T-6 "Texan"

The AT-6 advanced trainer was one of the most widely used aircraft in history. Evolving from the BC-1 basic combat trainer ordered in 1937, 19,757 Texans were built between 1938 and 1945. Learn more