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Planes of Fame Air Museum
Celebrate

Aerospace Heritage!

P-38 Lightning P-40 Warhawk

TBM Avenger P-51 Mustang
The mission of the Planes of Fame Air
JOE DAVIES HERITAGE AIRPARK at
Museum is to preserve aviation history,
Palmdale Plant 42 is a family-friendly
inspire an interest in aviation, educate the
public, and honor aviation pioneers and
destination centered around displays
veterans. of aircraft that portray Palmdale’s rich
On the surface, the mission is simple
aerospace heritage and present the
and straightforward. Four cornerstones
— preserve, inspire, educate and honor
historical significance of United States
— form the basis of everything we do.
Air Force Plant 42.
Preserve: Our efforts at preservation
have assembled one of the most exten-
Visitors see a collection of aircraft
sive collections of rare and historic air-
flown, tested, designed, produced
craft in the world.
or modified at Plant 42. The airpark
Inspire: Inspiration takes many forms. Vought F4U-1A Corsair 2001 E. Ave. P, Palmdale, CA
Our annual air show lets thousands see 661/267-5611
includes 21 retired military aircraft on
and hear historic warbirds, vintage air- essential part of our ongoing activities. worthy of honor.
www.cityofpalmdale.org/airpark
static display, plus a 1/8 scale model
craft, and aerobatic performers take to In order to better tell important stories The Planes of Fame Air Museum is
Open Friday through Sunday, 11 am-4 pm
of the B-2 Spirit, an AGM-28 Hound
the skies. Through endeavors such as from aviation’s rich history, we’re inte- located at 14998 Cal Aero Drive, Chino,
Guided tours are available Monday through
our Youth Programs, Student Art Con- grating many of our Museum displays CA 91710.
Dog Missile, a B-52, a C-46, a 747
Saturday upon request.
test and our College Scholarships, our and graphic support with new levels of The museum is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m.,
that carried the Space Shuttles, and
goal is to kindle an interest with young interactivity. Sunday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat-
various aircraft components.
people to the enticing field of aviation. Honor: We recognize that the intel- urday. The museum is closed on Thanks-
Educate: From guided tours, school lectual and physical contributions of the giving Day, Christmas Day and for other
Free admission and parking.
field trips, and our stimulating monthly men and women who built this indus- occasional special events.
Living History presentations, the edu- try, and the veterans who advanced it For more information, call 909-597-
cational efforts of the Museum play an through their service and sacrifices, are 3722 or visit www.planesoffame.org.