Flying Leathernecks Press Mentions
Marine Wife Recognized for Outstanding Service (Union-Tribune, August 25, 2022)
Memorandum of Understanding Signed to Re-establish the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum in Great Park (City of Irvine, May 2022)
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Moving to Irvine (U-T March 18, 2022)
Backers Fight to Save the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (U-T, March 18, 2021)
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum to Permanently Close at MCAS Miramar (NBC, February 26, 2021)
Irene Ferguson Military Wife Recognition Award Highlights the Strength and Dedication of USMC Wives (KUSI, 1/30/20)
Local Museum Showcases History of USMC Aviation (U-T Community Spotlight 1/12/20)
The Few, the Proud, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (Zevely Zone, CBS 8, 1/3/20)
Military Dog Demonstration and Open Cockpit Event set for Saturday at Miramar Aviation Museum (San Diego Union Tribune, 12/12/19)
Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Supports Veterans (KUSI, 12/3/19)
Student Art Soars at Flying Leatherneck Museum (San Diego Union Tribune 10/10/19)
World War II-Era Torpedo Bomber restored by Volunteers now on Display at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (San Diego Veterans Magazine, September 2019)
A Marine’s Favor 25+ Years Earlier Leads to World’s Largest Collection of USMC Vintage Aircraft in San Diego Museum (San Diego Veterans Magazine, May 2019)
A Love of Order and Detail Leads to Work at Military Museum (San Diego Union Tribune 11/24/18)
Restoration of Unique SBD-1 Dauntless Bomber to Provide Some Closure to Family of the WWII Pilot Who Was Last to Fly It (San Diego Union Tribune, 7/19/17)
Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation Volunteer Restoring One-of-a-Kind World War II SBD-1 Dauntless Dive Bomber (San Diego Union-Tribune, 8/11/17)
Kids, adults take the helm at Flying Leatherneck Museum’s Open Cockpit Days (San Diego Union-Tribune, 7/7/17)
2017 Marine Wife of the Year Ceremony (KUSI-TV)
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum: USMC Aviation History on Display (Aviation Photography Digest, 1/7/15)
Kimberly Reed feted in Homeland Magazine as 2015 Marine Wife of the Year
Marine Wife Recognition Award 2015 Recipient: Kimberly Reed
Korean War Pilot’s Family Finds closure at Museum (March 9, 2014)
Inside the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (August 31, 2012)
City of San Diego, Arts and Culture Commission Video featuring Museum (2014)
Drone Tour of the Flying Leatherneck Museum at MCAS Miramar: Courtesy of Altitude CAM
Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Press Resources
Fact Sheet: About the Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation
Fact Sheet: About the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
PHOTOS and LOGO
CH-46 Sea Knight (Lady Ace 09)
This is the famed “Lady Ace 09” that flew Ambassador Graham Martin and the U.S. flag off the roof of the U.S. embassy in Saigon on April 30, 1975 thus officially ending U.S. involvement in Vietnam War. (Photo credit: Frank Lorey) Download Hi-Res Image
A-4 Skyhawk
A-6 Intruder
The A-6 is an attack bomber used during the Vietnam War and immortalized in the book and movie “Flight of the Intruder”. It was flown from carriers, and noted for its ability to fly long-range missions. (Photo credit: Frank Lorey) Download Hi-Res Image
Outdoor Display Area
When located at MCAS Miramar, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum typically had more than 30 aircraft on display in an outdoor exhibit area. Aircraft on display were from WWII to present day. Almost all of the aircraft will be moving to the new museum location in Great Park, Irvine, CA. Download Hi-Res Image
Helicopter Display Area
Helicopter display while located at MCAS Miramar. Aircraft in the collection are from WWII to present day. Download Hi-Res Image
Open Cockpit Days
When the museum was located at MCAS Miramar, Open Cockpit Days were very popular in the local community. Many interactive programs and exhibits are planned for the new location in Great Park, Irvine, CA. Download Hi-Res Image
Concept Illustration of Museum in Hangar 296 in Great Park
Concept illustration of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum at its new location in Hangar 296, Great Park, Irvine, CA. (Credit: Dale Mann) Download image.
Logo
Logo of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum. Download Hi-Res Image.