by flyingEdit | Sep 17, 2020 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, News
Our free, family-friendly museum is now open to the public Thursdays-Sundays from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. Covid safety protocols are in place.
We look forward to welcoming you back!
by flyingEdit | Aug 6, 2020 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum, Marine Wife Award
KAILEE NORRIS is the 2020 recipient of the Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award. She is being honored for her steadfast commitment to her family, the community and the Marine Corps. Kailee has distinguished herself as a mother, an educator, a team leader with VMM-163’s (Evil Eyes) Family Readiness Program, and as a volunteer with St. Michael’s Catholic Church and the Delta Gamma Sorority Alumni Association.
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 Flying Leathernecks | May 31, 2017 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Flying Leathernecks Aviation Museum curator Steve Smith tells NBC 7 reporter Steven Luke about the secrets behind the Museum’s historic aircraft and their restoration. (Click the photo below to view the video.)
by Flying Leathernecks | Apr 26, 2017 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
(reprinted in part from a story by Sgt. David Bickel at https://www.dvidshub.net/news/229559/leatherneck-legacy-lives-through-aviation.) As an organization, the Marine Corps culture is based on rigid tradition with a rich historical path paved by the Marines of bygone...
by Flying Leathernecks | Jun 8, 2016 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
The Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is pleased to announce our newest display — the Medal of Honor Stories Kiosk, celebrating America’s Medal of Honor recipients. This interactive exhibit highlights the men and women who have received our nation’s highest...
by Flying Leathernecks | Aug 31, 2015 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
There’s a new way to stay connected to your favorite Aviation Museum in San Diego at MCAS Miramar. We’ve just launched our new Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum on FaceBook page. Check in daily to see what’s new in exhibits, restoration projects, visitors, retirement...
by Flying Leathernecks | Aug 10, 2015 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Welcome to the “Dog Days” of summer. If you haven’t heard, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum (at MCAS Miramar in San Diego) is getting a facelift. Spread the word! During the months of July and August 2015, the museum gallery renovation is continuing at a rapid...