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Largo’s new Armed Forces Military Museum opened its doors to the public in August, unveiling the state’s largest collection of authentic military artifacts from WWI up to present-day. The new Largo arsenal includes vintage tanks, Saddam’s uniform and local veterans’ memorabilia.
In addition to an extensive WWII collection, the 33,000 sq. ft. facility houses the only known Saddam Hussein uniform in the U.S., hundreds of handheld weapons and a dozen retired tanks and other military vehicles, including an experimental 1952 M151-XM utility truck.
The facility was designed to provide an up-close look at warfare, captivating visitors with combat simulations featuring smoke, the roar of airplanes and tanks, and other audio/visual effects.
Veterans and their families can loan or donate personal photographs, uniforms, journals and other memorabilia to grace the Wall of Heroes, and an onsite memorial garden is dedicated all who served in the armed forces.
The museum is located at 2050 34th Way N., Largo. For more information visit www.armedforcesmuseum.com or call 727-524-4967.
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