Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

05/09/2025

🤔 Fun Fact: The CH-46 Sea Knight could carry up to 25 troops or 7,000 pounds of cargo! That’s a lot of mission capability in one helicopter.

05/08/2025

to our early days at MCAS Miramar. While our new home is under construction in Irvine, we honor our roots and mission.

05/07/2025

Every rivet tells a story. Help us preserve and share the legacy of Marine Corps aviation. 🙏 Your donation supports restoration projects like the Curtiss Jenny, DH-4 and many other types of aircraft we plan to display in our museum. Make a difference today: https://www.flyingleathernecks.org/giving

05/06/2025

🎮 Trivia Tuesday! What year was the first Marine Corps aviation unit formed?
A) 1912 B) 1920 C) 1908
Comment your guess below! "

05/05/2025

History is being rebuilt! 🪗🚀 We're proud to partner with @ 's Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering students on the Curtiss Jenny and DH-4 restorations. These future aerospace leaders are bringing historic aircraft back to life.

05/05/2025

https://mailchi.mp/45d575abcae0/flying-leatherneck-aviation-museum-may-newsletter

On April 29, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum hosted a deeply moving and patriotic event at Hangar 297 to honor the 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind, the final evacuation mission during the fall of Saigon in 1975. More than two dozen Vietnam veterans, along with local leaders and me...

05/01/2025

An incredible night at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum last night in our restoration Hangar to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind. Col Gerry Berry stood next to his old helicopter Lady Ace 09 and retold the story of evacuating people from Vietnam. It was a pleasure hosting you to hear his incredible stories and on behalf of everyone at FLAM to all Vietnam Veterans ….. WELCOME HOME. 🫡🇺🇸

04/29/2025

Your Virtual Zoom Link for Operation Frequent Wind Commemoration - https://mailchi.mp/804336c555dd/join-us-virtually-for-operation-frequent-wind-commemoration-41464

04/27/2025

TWO MORE DAYS.....Sign up to join us virtually on April 29th at 1600 hours for a powerful evening marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind — the largest helicopter evacuation in military history and the final chapter of America’s presence in Vietnam.
We’re honored to welcome Colonel Gerry Berry (Ret.), pilot of the iconic "Lady Ace 09", who flew Ambassador Graham Martin out of Saigon in 1975. Hear his firsthand story of courage, duty, and history in the making.
Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/84q88aezdT

🎥 Live via Zoom – One night only!
📍 Link provided after registration
🔗 Register now – Space is limited!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from a true American hero.

04/22/2025

Remember to sign up to join us virtually on April 29th at 1600 hours for a powerful evening marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind — the largest helicopter evacuation in military history and the final chapter of America’s presence in Vietnam.

We’re honored to welcome Colonel Gerry Berry (Ret.), pilot of the iconic "Lady Ace 09", who flew Ambassador Graham Martin out of Saigon in 1975. Hear his firsthand story of courage, duty, and history in the making.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/84q88aezdT

🎥 Live via Zoom – One night only!
📍 Link provided after registration
🔗 Register now – Space is limited!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from a true American hero.

04/17/2025

Join us virtually on April 29th at 1600 hours for a powerful evening marking the 50th anniversary of Operation Frequent Wind — the largest helicopter evacuation in military history and the final chapter of America’s presence in Vietnam.

We’re honored to welcome Colonel Gerry Berry (Ret.), pilot of the iconic "Lady Ace 09", who flew Ambassador Graham Martin out of Saigon in 1975. Hear his firsthand story of courage, duty, and history in the making.

Sign up here: https://forms.office.com/r/84q88aezdT

🎥 Live via Zoom – One night only!
📍 Link provided after registration
🔗 Register now – Space is limited!

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to hear from a true American hero.

04/14/2025

https://mailchi.mp/d7044704d76a/join-us-virtually-for-operation-frequent-wind-commemoration Join Us Virtually for a Historic Evening - Operation Frequent Wind Commemoration https://forms.office.com/r/84q88aezdT