Planes of Fame Air Museum

Planes of Fame Air Museum Where Warbirds Fly and Aviation History Lives! World-famous aviation museum based in Chino, Californ Come see us!
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While the journey from 10 original aircraft to over 150 has been a long one, our mission has never changed. It is the Mission of Planes of Fame Air Museum to preserve aviation history, inspire interest in aviation, educate the public, and honor aviation pioneers and veterans. And although the Museum spans the history of manned flight from the Wright Flyer replica to the Space Age of Apollo, many m

ore chapters remain to be written and many more stories told before the vision of a young Ed Maloney is finally fulfilled.

💥Showcasing the best of aerobatics, from the speed of the mighty Bearcat to the roar of the MiG-17, the graceful loops o...
09/01/2026

💥Showcasing the best of aerobatics, from the speed of the mighty Bearcat to the roar of the MiG-17, the graceful loops of the Stearman to the incredible wingtip vortex smoke of the SeaFury... there's so much to see in just a little over ONE WEEK till our Planes of Fame AirFest 2026 at Santa Maria Airport, CA, on September 12-13!
Get your tickets today: https://www.centralcoastairfest.com/tickets

THIS SATURDAY, September 5th! Join us at Chino Airport, CA for a massive Hangar Talk Flying Event featuring two WWII leg...
08/31/2026

THIS SATURDAY, September 5th! Join us at Chino Airport, CA for a massive Hangar Talk Flying Event featuring two WWII legends: our P-51 Mustang and the CAF Airbase Arizona B-17G Flying Fortress!

Doors open at 9:00 am with the main event kicking off at 10:30 am. Throughout the day, the B-17 will be open for up-close ground tours, included with your regular museum admission, whenever she isn't flying RIDES.

The action moves outside around 12:15 pm. Grab a spot on the tarmac as both the P-51 and B-17 roar to life right in front of the crowd, followed immediately by a Mustang flight demonstration over the museum. With food vendors and activities on-site, it is the perfect weekend outing for the whole family.

Want to book a bucket-list flight in the B-17? Secure your seat today before they sell out: https://www.azcaf.org/location/chino-ca-tour-stop/

In exactly ONE WEEK, Saturday, September 5th, join us for our action-packed Hangar Talk Flying Event right here at the P...
08/29/2026

In exactly ONE WEEK, Saturday, September 5th, join us for our action-packed Hangar Talk Flying Event right here at the Planes of Fame Air Museum in Chino, CA! Included with your regular museum admission, the morning kicks off with a brief series of engaging aviation history presentations. Throughout the day, the mighty Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress 'Sentimental Journey' will be taking to the skies for paid bucket-list flight rides, and once the bomber is secured back on the tarmac, we will be opening her up for up-close ground tours for all museum guests to explore.

After touring the heavy bomber and exploring the museum, grab a spot outside for the highlight of the afternoon! We will be firing up our North American P-51D Mustang "Dolly" and sending her up for a spectacular, high-speed flight demonstration. Bring the whole family out next Saturday to hear the roar of that legendary Merlin engine and experience an unforgettable day of living military aviation history.

⁉️Did you know our P-51D Mustang "Spam Can / Dolly" is the longest continuously owned private Mustang in the world?Built...
08/29/2026

⁉️Did you know our P-51D Mustang "Spam Can / Dolly" is the longest continuously owned private Mustang in the world?

Built in Dallas in 1945, this iconic warbird first served with the Strategic Air Command’s 31st Fighter Group before transitioning to the Air National Guard. Throughout the 1950s, it served a vital peacetime role across several states, notably with the West Virginia ANG’s 167th Fighter Squadron. During its time in the Mountain State, Guard pilots kept their combat skills razor-sharp flying the Mustang (then designated the F-51D) on tactical training and air defense missions before the unit finally converted to jets in late 1956. Just one year later, in November 1957, museum founder Ed Maloney acquired the aircraft, beginning nearly 70 years of unbroken history with Planes of Fame.

Today, she wears the vibrant Pacific Theater colors of "Dolly," and you can watch this legendary thoroughbred take to the air! Come out to Chino Airport, CA on Saturday, September 5th for our Hangar Talk Flying Event to see our P-51D fly alongside the startup of the mighty Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress for an unforgettable Hangar Talk event!

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: WITNESS THE TILTROTOR!Returning to Santa Maria Airport September 12-13, 2026, for the Planes o...
08/27/2026

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: WITNESS THE TILTROTOR!
Returning to Santa Maria Airport September 12-13, 2026, for the Planes of Fame AirFest is the versatile and unique Bell Boeing MV-22 Osprey demo from the US Marine Corps! Experience the raw power and engineering marvel of this revolutionary aircraft as it transitions seamlessly from hovering like a helicopter to screaming down the runway with the speed of a high-performance turboprop. From tactical maneuvers to prop-rotor propwash shaking the ground, you won’t want to miss the Marines showcasing this premier assault support workhorse in action. Lock in your tickets now at https://centralcoastairfest.com

Happy National Dog Day! While we might not have a Bird Dog handy today, we do have a different kind of aviation canine s...
08/27/2026

Happy National Dog Day! While we might not have a Bird Dog handy today, we do have a different kind of aviation canine sitting in our collection: the Sopwith Pup!

Back in 1916, the Sopwith Aviation Company scaled down their larger "1 ½ Strutter" two-seat aircraft to create a new, nimble single-seat scout fighter. When the Royal Flying Corps crews saw the smaller aircraft for the first time, legend has it they joked that the larger two-seater had simply "pupped." The nickname caught on so fast that it officially became the aircraft's name!

By all accounts, the Pup was an absolute delight to fly. It featured outstanding handling qualities and was the only British fighter that could consistently handle the deadly, twin-gun German Albatros fighters in late 1916 and early 1917.

Our Planes of Fame Sopwith Pup is a beautifully constructed 2002 replica bearing the historic markings of RFC No. 46 Squadron. Next time you visit the museum, come check out this incredible World War I legend in person!

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: UNLEASH THE SUPER TWEET!Get ready for screaming twin-jet power as Mark Peterson tears across t...
08/25/2026

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: UNLEASH THE SUPER TWEET!
Get ready for screaming twin-jet power as Mark Peterson tears across the airspace in the legendary Cessna A-37 Dragonfly at the Planes of Fame AirFest 2026. Known for its blistering speed, razor-sharp agility, and punchy combat heritage, Mark Peterson pushes this iconic ground-attack jet to the absolute edge with hard-hitting passes and unique jet roar. You will not want to miss the high-energy aerobatics and raw performance rattling the flight line. Catch all the action live on September 12-13, 2026, at Santa Maria Airport, CA. Lock in your tickets today at https://centralcoastairfest.com

The start of another week means we're getting closer to our September 5th Hangar Talk Flying Event featuring the P-51D M...
08/24/2026

The start of another week means we're getting closer to our September 5th Hangar Talk Flying Event featuring the P-51D Mustang and special guest Boeing B-17G Flying Fortress 'Sentimental Journey'! Don't miss your chance to get up close and personal with both the P-51 and the B-17, and see them fire up right in front of you! The P-51 Mustang will perform a flight demo while the B-17 will be open for paid rides and ground tours. The tours and the event are included with standard museum admission. All opening on September 5, 2026, here at Chino Airport, CA! Doors open at 9am with the event starting at 10:30am.

Gary Maisack shared this photo from the Rumble over the Redwoods airshow of our P-47G Thunderbolt showing of her D-Day s...
08/22/2026

Gary Maisack shared this photo from the Rumble over the Redwoods airshow of our P-47G Thunderbolt showing of her D-Day stripes! Our aircraft have been to several airshows all over the US these past few months from Camarillo to Canada!
Let us know where you have seen our aircraft fly in the comments!

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: FEEL THE AFTERBURNER HEAT!Get ready for raw, unbridled jet power as Jason Somes and High Alpha...
08/21/2026

🔥AIRFEST PERFORMER ALERT: FEEL THE AFTERBURNER HEAT!
Get ready for raw, unbridled jet power as Jason Somes and High Alpha Airshows tear through the skies in the legendary MiG-17 at the Planes of Fame AirFest 2026. With blistering acceleration, high-G turns, and thunderous jet roar, Jason brings elite air racing and warbird mastery straight to the flight line. You won't just see this performance; you'll feel it rattling your chest. Catch the action September 12-13, 2026, at Santa Maria Airport, CA. Lock in your tickets now at https://centralcoastairfest.com

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14998 Cal Aero Drive
Chino, CA
91710

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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+19095973722

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