Aviation Museums span all across the entire world. Thanks to the efforts of many individuals and corporations, historic aircraft are preserved and displayed for future generations to enjoy and be able to learn about.  Keeping the history of Military Aviation has been on the rise in recent years allowing many of these otherwise lost historical treasures of flight the ability to take to the skies again. Many of the museums hold special events with veterans and flight demonstrations of these amazing aircraft. Here you'll find Air Museum walk-around galleries along with special non-airshow aviation events.
 
 
 
'Lacey-Davis Foundation Event'
  EVENTS » Lyon Air Museum » SEPTEMBER 15, 2012
Celebrating the unveiling of a new Lacey-Davis Foundation exhibit featuring artifacts from lost pilots during WW2 the Lyon Air Museum, located at John Wayne Airport, hosted a special presentation that included flights by a Lockheed P-38J Lightning and North American P-51D Mustang. [100 Images]
'TA-4J Skyhawk Arrival'
  EVENTS » Lyon Air Museum » AUGUST 16, 2012
A special visit from a Douglas TA-4J Skyhawk to the Lyon Air Museum located at John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California. Gallery also features general Airline traffic around John Wayne Airport while waiting for the Skyhawk to arrive. [95 Images]
'Bombers of the 8th AAF'
  EVENTS » Planes of Fame Air Museum » AUGUST 4, 2012
Featuring the North American B-25J Mitchell at the Planes of Fame Air Museum located at Chino Airport, California. The event featured speakers from 8th Air Force books and WW2 pilots. Other aircraft to fly included the Vought F4U-1A Corsair and North American P-51D Mustang known as Spam Can. [73 Images]
'Collings Foundation Visit - Day 1'
  EVENTS » Lyon Air Museum » MAY 12, 2012
The Collings Foundation's Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 'Nine O Nine', Consolidated B-24J Liberator 'Witchcraft', and North American TP-51C Mustang 'Betty Jane' return this year to the Lyon Air Museum at John Wayne Airport during their 2012 Tour across America hoping from airport to airport. [74 Images]
'B-25 Day'
  EVENTS » Lyon Air Museum » APRIL 21, 2012
Featuring the North American B-25J Mitchell World War 2 bomber used by the Army Air Forces. This B-25 is known as the 'Guardian of Freedom.' Event took place at the Lyon Air Museum located at John Wayne Airport, California. [31 Images]
'B-17 Day'
  EVENTS » Lyon Air Museum » FEBRUARY 11, 2012
Featuring the Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress known as Fuddy Duddy. Due to mechanical issues, the B-17 didn't fly as planned but was open for tours. Also featured are the other aircraft and vehicles at the Lyon Air Museum along with WW2 reenactors. [84 Images]
'WWII German Fighters'
  EVENTS » Planes of Fame Air Museum » FEBRUARY 4, 2012
Featuring the Flug Werk-built Focke-Wulf FW-190 A8-N at the Planes of Fame Air Museum located at Chino Airport, California. The event's stars were two WW2 Luftwaffe pilots, one who flew ME-262s and the other HE 162As. Also featured on this event was the museum's freshly repainted Heinkel He 162A-1 Volksjager. [43 Images]
'Connie Comes Home'
  EVENTS » Yanks Air Museum » JANUARY 14, 2012
A very historic flight as the last US Air Force Lockheed EC-121T Super Constellation is flown from Camarillo Airport to Chino Airport, California for display at Yanks Air Museum. This aircraft is the last EC-121T built & served during the Vietnam War. Other Chino Airport aircraft captured while waiting for the Connie are also included. [19 Images]
'Pre-War Fighters'
  EVENTS » Planes of Fame Air Museum » JANUARY 7, 2012
Featuring the Boeing P-26A Peashooter pre-WW2 fighter at the Planes of Fame Air Museum located at Chino Airport, California. Also featured on this event was the Heinkel He 162A-1 Volksjager, and flights of two North American P-51D Mustangs. [78 Images]
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