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Yanks Air Museum, Warbird Heaven

Yanks Air Museum, Warbird Heaven

Embark upon a great journey at Yanks, discover rare aircraft, history and adventure.
There are many forces to join at Yanks. Bring your friends and experience the thrill of our Jr.Jumpmaster tour, suit up for your time aboard the C-47 Skytrain.
Your task will not be easy, but the hopes and dreams of your country depend on [...]

Nothing Tops The Rocket Shop Cafe

Nothing Tops The Rocket Shop Cafe

There are airport restaurants, then there's the Rocket Shop Cafe.
John Harmon’s Rocket Shop Cafe is located at the extreme Northwest corner of the Bakersfield Municipal Airport (L45).
You can taxi right up to the restaurant, find yourself a seat and enjoy one of the best “hundred dollar hamburgers” anywhere.
Not just a typical quaint little airport cafe, [...]

Museum That Specializes Only In Warbirds

Museum That Specializes Only In Warbirds

Castle Air Museum opened in 1981 to pay tribute to the significant role military aviation has played in the defense of the free world.
Today the Atwater, Calif. Museum has evolved into an exciting destination for families, history buffs and aviation enthusiasts, for anyone who wants an educational and entertaining stroll through the past.
Currently there [...]

Space And Vintage Aircraft At SDAM

Space And Vintage Aircraft At SDAM

Adults and children alike are in for an exhilarating journey through our vast universe in an unprecedented traveling exhibit that arrived at the San Diego Air & Space Museum on February 1st for a limited time.
“SPACE: A Journey to Our Future,” is one of the largest-ever touring exhibitions on space exploration and the history [...]

Minter field Fly-In Coming

Minter field Fly-In Coming

More than100 pilots are expected to drop in over Lerdo Highway for the 2011 Minter Field Fly-In to be held on Saturday, May 14th.
The successful Fly-In format of the past two years will be expanded to include more aircraft, events for pilots and special guest appearances by veterans of three wars.
Last year’s event saw 70 [...]

Desert Skies A Magic Place

Desert Skies A Magic Place

Desert Skies Executive Air is located at the Lake Havasu City, Ariz. Municipal Airport (KHII) on the majestic Colorado River, the gem of the southwest.
Desert Skies is Lake Havasu City’s oldest FBO and most experienced operator, spanning almost two decades of serving the aviation community with dedication to service and customer satisfaction. Desert Skies is [...]

War Eagles Museum A Hidden Treasure

War Eagles Museum A Hidden Treasure

“I’ve lived in El Paso all my life, and I never knew this place existed!”
That's a frequent comment from visitors to War Eagles Air Museum. It’s true-we’re not very well-known locally.
We’re a little out of the way, so drivers who pass by on the Interstate tend to miss us. We’re not even [...]

Orchard Hill, An Aviator’s Respite

Orchard Hill, An Aviator’s Respite

Happy landing smiles are on the faces of DC-3 crew and passengers returning from a special DC-3 anniversary flight to the EAA Air show in Oshkosh Wisc. this past summer.
Pat and Darrell Straube are shown holding a propeller purchased while visiting the air show for their upscale Orchard Hill Country Inn in Julian, Calif. The [...]

Hiller Museum Offers Spark Of Flight

Hiller Museum Offers Spark Of Flight

In every imagination there is a spark of fascination with flight.
The Hiller Aviation Museum is a place where that spark is ignited and aviation comes alive, where you can see and touch real aircraft, sit in an airline cockpit, hold the parts of a piston engine in your hands and experience realistic flight simulation [...]

Nothing Like a Ride In A P-51

Nothing Like a Ride In A P-51

This is the perfect gift for yourself or someone special.
Experience a ride in a WW II P-51 Mustang fighter, an SNJ/AT-6 advanced trainer or a PT-19A primary trainer. You could make a special surprise wish come true.
Unforgettable! Call the museum and make your reservation.
Most airplane rides are on Saturdays. Also special on some Saturdays is [...]