Page 36 - 2016 LA County Airshow Guide, published by Aerotech News and Review

36 Planes of Fame Los Angeles County Air Show
March 19 and 20

The Planes of Fame Air Museum is an inde- or aviation pioneers and veterans.
pendently operated, non-profit 501(c)(3) avia- The museum is dedicated to the preservation,
tion museum based in Chino, Calif., and in Val-
le, Ariz. perpetuation and exhibition of historical aircraft,
and to the men and women, both famous and
Its mission is preserve aviation history, inspire unknown, who devoted their lives to flight.
interest in aviation, educate the public and hon-
http://planesoffame.org/

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provide audiences with a graceful solo aerobatic
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