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Planes of Fame Air Museum

9th of February, 2023

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM VALLE, ARIZONA FACILITY CLOSED TO PUBLIC VIEWING

PLANES OF FAME AIR MUSEUM PRESS RELEASE ⏐ February 9, 2023

The Planes of Fame Air Museum has announced that its Valle, Arizona (aka Planes of Fame Grand Canyon) facility is closed to the visiting public.  The facility, which opened in 1995 and housed an assortment of aircraft and historical memorabilia, has been converted to a facility for “return to flight” restoration.

Artifacts, memorabilia, and other items have been transferred to the Chino headquarters location.  Many of these items will be placed on public display at the Chino facility.  Others will be held in storage and possibly put on display at the Museum’s new expansion facility being constructed at the Santa Maria Airport in Santa Maria, California when that facility opens.

Questions or inquiries about the Planes of Fame Arizona facility can be directed via email to Brian Finnegan at brian.finnegan@planesoffame.org.

 

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Every day at Planes of Fame Air Museum, you can experience history - both the reliving of it and the making of it. When one of our planes flies, for most it is a rare and wonderful thing to witness. Planes of Fame Air Museum has maintained a fleet of flyable historic aircraft for over 60 years! The Museum has operated these types of aircraft longer than the Army Air Corps or Air Force did. Planes of Fame Air Museum truly is where aviation history lives.

You too can experience history through Planes of Fame Air Museum. Maybe you live too far to visit, but we hope this website gives you a taste of what we try to do here every day. And maybe someday, you will hear the roar, look up in the sky and see one of our planes overhead!

“The patriotic flag presentation... was very impressive and the mood of the show was upbeat and appropriate for the times. The Air Power flight was absolutely awesome. Best air show I've ever been to. Let's do it again!”
V.H., Email
“Many thanks for arranging a tour for LF, the 95-year old former Flying Tiger. It was a huge experience for him... his entire family and I am extremely grateful. You made an old fighter pilot very happy!”
Chuck L., Medina, Washington
“I am writing regarding the P-51A... (Serial #). She was sitting on jacks at Cal Aero Tech when I attended A/C maintenance training there in June of 1951. I often felt sadness for that aircraft, as I was sure it was destined for the bone yard. You cannot imagine the thrill it gave me to run across your museum and see her so beautiful and know she was safe. It made me misty-eyed. I honor you for maintaining a beautiful legacy.”
James H., Clarkson, WA
“It was great being at the Planes of Fame Air Museum yesterday. I'm so glad Sandy recruited me for the occasion. It was a worthwhile experience and I really enjoyed participating in the event. I must compliment you and all concerned on the extremely organized function. Enclosed are a couple photos of me wearing my 65-year old helmet, goggles and oxygen mask, which ended up like the paparazzi (taking pictures).”
Selwyn L., San Diego, CA
“Recently, I visited the Planes of Fame Air Museum and found it most interesting... it is the way all museums should be patterned after. Someone is doing an excellent job.”
Sam F., Sherman Oaks, CA
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