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Contains sites for museums which exhibit and collect artifacts with regard to aviation located in California.

Resources in This Category

• Aviation Museum of Santa Paula

  http://www.aviationmuseumofsantapaula.org/
  A new museum site outlining the history and development of the historic Santa Paula Airport. Located in Santa Paula, California.

• Castle Air Museum

  http://www.castleairmuseum.org/
  An excellent site presenting one of the best collections of military aircraft on the west coast with information on all of them (including the B-36). Great teacher's guide. Located in Atwater, California.

• Hiller Aviation Museum

  http://www.hiller.org/
  Visitor information with community events schedule, weather reports, past newsletters, special announcements, and exhibit overviews. San Carlos, California.

• Museum of Flying

  http://www.museumofflying.org/
  Home of the original Donald Douglas Museum now houses flying World War 2 fighter aircraft. Located in Santa Monica, California.

• Oakland Aviation Museum

  http://www.oaklandaviationmuseum.org/
  A nonprofit organization on Oakland International Airport’s historic North Field, displaying old planes and historic aviation memorabilia.

• Pacific Coast Air Museum

  http://pacificcoastairmuseum.org/
  Site provides detailed coverage of the museum and its aircraft. Located at Sonoma County Airport, Santa Rosa, California.

• San Diego Air & Space Museum

  http://www.sandiegoairandspace.org/
  Provides an on-line tour of the museum. Located in San Diego, California.

• Santa Maria Museum of Flight

  http://www.smmof.org/
  Located at the former Allan Hancock Air Field. Hours of operation, map, airport history, photos, and contact information.

• Western Museum of Flight

  http://www.wmof.com/
  Features Northrup aircraft and has excellent background and photos on some unique aircraft. Located in Hawthorne, California.

• Wings of History

  http://www.wingsofhistory.org/
  The museum features antique and classic aircraft (including sailplanes) and their restoration. Site furnishes some photos and history. Information about their unique propeller shop with an excellent history of Ole Fahlin, the pioneer propeller maker. Located at South County Airport in San Martin, California.

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