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 Foundation Chair Emeritus, Major General Bob Butcher.
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 about the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award by KUSI on January 30, 2020.
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 January, 2020 by San Diego Veterans Magazine.
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...
by flyingEdit | Aug 23, 2019 | 2019 Art Contest Winners
2019 Art Contest Winners 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 and women...
by flyingEdit | Aug 15, 2019 | Dates in Aviation History, Picnic with a Pilot
Aviation Heritage Professor and author of “High Flight”, George Haloulakos, spoke to a very enthusiastic crowd at the museum on July 27, 2019. Below is a summary of his lecture about the humanitarian missions that the USMC has completed making use of some...
by Flying Leathernecks | Feb 15, 2019 | 2018 Essay Contest, Essay Contest
High School, First Place Winner – Jocelyne Najar Velazquez. Essay submitted by high school teacher, Alaura Dorociak, Charter School of San Diego.Jocelyne is pictured above with essay contest founder, Maj Glenn Ferguson (USMC-retired), and her teacher, Alaura...
