by Flying Leathernecks | Jul 13, 2020 | 2020 Art Contest Winners
2020 Art Contest Winning Entries Theme: “Marines in Flight” Annual art contest gives students a platform to express their artistic and creative skills as they learn about U.S. and aviation history and the contributions, courage and sacrifices of the men...
by Flying Leathernecks | Jul 2, 2020 | Inside Loop
The Inside Loop Episode 1 Featuring: World War II Pilot, Major Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired) Hosted by: Justin Whitney What is The Inside Loop? The Inside Loop a fun and engaging way to interact with our museum and its experts. If you have a question ranging from what...
by flyingEdit | Jun 27, 2020 | blog, Corsair and Marine Pilots, Inside Loop
“The Inside Loop” is an online forum where kids of all ages can get their questions answered by our experts Kids do say and ask the darndest things. If my memory serves me correctly…who’s kidding who here…who relies on memory these days? With a...
by flyingEdit | Jun 8, 2020 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum opened 20 years ago this month at its current location. Forty-one aircraft were moved 75 miles down Interstate 5 (with just one mishap) from El Toro. The move was envisioned and overseen by Flying Leatherneck Historical...
by flyingEdit | Jan 31, 2020 | Marine Wife Award
2016 Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Awardee, Lauren Huff, who also serves as chairwoman of the committee choosing the 2020 nominee was interviewed by KUSI on January 30, 2020. Click here to watch the interview. Nominations for the 2020 award are due April 24, 2020. For...
by flyingEdit | Jan 26, 2020 | News
Major museum supporter, active volunteer and founder of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award and the annual “Honor, Courage and Commitment” Essay Contest, Maj Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired), has been named “Veteran of the Month” for...
by Flying Leathernecks | Jan 4, 2020 | News
2019 has been a great year and we are excited to welcome a new decade! We are offering NEW membership benefits – have you checked them out? Newly added to all three levels of our membership programs. Become a member today and receive a 2020 Flying Leatherneck...
by Flying Leathernecks | Dec 20, 2019 | Marine Aircraft
The basic role of the TA-4J Skyhawk was a two-place, lightweight, high-performance trainer capable of operating from an aircraft carrier or shore base. The TA-4J Skyhawk entered production in June 1969. It became the longest-serving of the Skyhawks as the US Navy’s...
by Flying Leathernecks | Nov 8, 2019 | News
The F4F Wildcat in the collection of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum traveled up the freeway to Hollywood! The aircraft was the star of the red carpet premiere of “Midway” on November 5th, 2019, at the Regency Village Theatre. Released Nov. 8th,...
by flyingEdit | Sep 17, 2019 | Miramar Air Show
See Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum aircraft and vehicles on display at the Miramar Air Show, September 27-29, 2019. Museum staff and volunteers are especially proud to exhibit the collection’s World War II -era TBM “Avenger.” It spent a year being restored by a...
