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Gillespie Field Annex – San Diego Air & Space Museum

Gillespie Field Annex – San Diego Air & Space Museum

Gillespie Field Annex A visit to the San Diego Air and Space Museum is not complete without a short trip to Gillespie Field where the museum’s annex is located. The annex started as a restoration and replica reproduction facility, but today displays a fine collection...
Western Museum of Flight

Western Museum of Flight

Location & history The Western Museum of Flight is located on the Zamperini Field in Torrance, California. The airport was once known as Torrance Municipal Airport but it was renamed for local Olympic runner and WWII B-24 bombardier Louis Zamperini on December 7,...
US Naval Museum of Armament & Technology

US Naval Museum of Armament & Technology

Location & access The Naval Museum of Armament & Technology (NMAT) museum is located on the grounds of the Naval Air Weapons Station (NAWS) China Lake in Ridgecrest, California. To gain access to this highly classified US Navy base you need to stop by the...
Planes of Fame Air Museum

Planes of Fame Air Museum

Location & history Planes of Fame Air Museum was founded in 1957 by Edward T. Maloney and was the first air museum west of Mississippi. It was initially located in Claremont, California, and was simply called “The Air Museum” at that time. It was...