Legacy
In addition to the continued front-line use of the A-10, a number of flying and static restorations have served to sustain public awareness of Republic's role in aviation history. The American Airpower Museum, which is based on the former Republic factory site in Farmingdale, New York, maintains a collection of Republic artifacts, historic facilities, and an array of aircraft spanning the history of the company. The museum counts itself among the few worldwide that actually maintain and fly historic aircraft, and it counts an original Republic P-47D fighter among its airworthy fleet. The museum's static displays include a Republic F-84 first generation jet fighter, a rare example of the swept-wing RF-84F reconnaissance variant, and an F-105 Thunderchief that reflects Republic's late-production output. The museum's volunteer corps includes both former Republic line workers and air force veterans with direct Republic Aviation flight experience.
The Long Island Republic Airport Historical Society (1987- ) housed in the Republic Airport Terminal Building maintains several photo exhibits on Republic Aviation and Republic aircraft. It also maintains an extensive collection of archival photos, artifacts, corporate documents and news articles and has much material on Republic on its website. There is no charge to view these materials and public bathrooms are available free of charge. The exhibits and airplane models are handicapped accessible.
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