Introducing......
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Museum Hours:
Temporarily Closed.
Free Admission and Parking
Free Events & Exhibits
Family Friendly
Location
4203 Anderson Ave
San Diego, CA 92145-0316
Phone: 858-693-1723
*see location page for mailing address
Events- Exhibits
- Picnic with a Pilot - Events
- Open Cockpit Days - Events
- Military Working Dogs Events
- Military Art- NASA Logos-Exhibit
-Student Art-Exhibit
Displays
Explore the Marine aircraft and artifacts at our family friendly museum.
We look forward to sharing our love of USMC Aviation history with you.
Latest from the Blog
Flying Leathernecks Online Store is Open for Business
The Flying Leathernecks Store is now online. The store offers a great selection of aviation-themed clothing, books, models and toys. Free shipping on all orders over $10.
Click on the photo to be linked to the store and to hear the podcast about the store and the programs it supports.
Heroes of the Sky Campaign
This week we share the 2020 year-end updates on programs and the appeal letter by the volunteer Executive Director of the Foundation, Brigadier General Mike Aguilar, USMC retired.
Click on the photo to hear the podcast.
Help us preserve the legacy of USMC aviation and inspire all generations with the courage, contributions and sacrifices of its people by donating to our “Heroes of the Sky” campaign. The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation is a 501(c) 3 organization and all contributions are tax deductible to the full extent of the law.
“The Night Before Christmas”
Please enjoy our 2020 Holiday Podcast – “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by clicking on the picture above.
31 Years Flying the A4 Skyhawk
Major General Bob Butcher, USMC (retired) describes what it was like to fly A4 Skyhawks and the improvements in the performance of the aircraft during his time in service.
GeneralButcher is a distinguished Marine Corps aviator who flew A4 “Skyhawks” for 31 years.
Click on the picture to get sent to the podcast as well as for directions to descriptions of the Skyhawks in the museum’s collection.
AH-1J Sea Cobra
Today our host interviewed the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum’s curator, Steve Smith, for technical details and stories about the missions of Sea Cobras.
To listen to the segment, click on the photo.
Flying the Texan (SNJ) with Maj Glenn Ferguson
In this week’s episode, World War II pilot Major Glenn Ferguson answer’s 13-year- old Frank’s questions about flying the T-6 Texan and completing a “high side run.”
