The Fight For The Sky
Some aviation history from the Army Air Forces Special Film Project from World War II. You will see some incredible actual movie footage from the time.
"Our fighter pilots versus the Luftwaffe in Western Europe, 1945. On the activities of the 8th Air Force Fighter Command in Europe. Shows a base near East Anglia, England. General Doolittle discusses a mission. Pilots are briefed for an escort mission over Germany. P-47's are relieved in flight by P-51's. German pilots rush to intercept U.S. planes. U.S. bombers and many German fighters are downed. Shows Gen. Kepner. Fighters destroy enemy planes, transportation and communication."
Around The Pylons At The Reno Air Races 2018
Always exciting from the cockpit! Going around the pylons in "Bunny" in a qualification race on September 15th 2018 at the Reno Air Races. Our Red Tail P-51 Mustang dedicated to Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend.
With your help we are racing again at Reno 2019 and flying in tribute to Colonel Friend (February 29, 1920 - June 21, 2019) Thank You! Please join with us and we have some fun perks for you. Click here... https://igg.me/at/PSAMReno2019
187th Fighter Wing
We must express our deepest appreciation to the Alabama Air National Guard 187th Fighter Wing for their tremendous support for the Memorial Service of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Robert "Bob" J. Friend. Thank You!
Test Pilot Robert Gilliland
When out of the shadows, the world watched the SR-71 "Blackbird" in complete fascination. More spacecraft than aircraft, the man who became synonymous with it, test pilot Bob Gilliland. A Palm Springs Air Museum Honoree, Gilliand at the age of 93, on July 4th, left behind a lasting legacy. Watch with us here, a history of call sign "Dutch 51"...
Lt. Col. Robert Friend Memorial
On Sunday July 7th 2019, the Memorial Service for Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Robert Friend. (February 29, 1920 - June 21, 2019). Please join with us and watch and listen here to honor a true Amercian Hero.
A very heartfelt Thank You to Scott & Lisa Plummer for this video production.
P-51 Mustang "Bunny" in Honor of Col. Bob Friend
In Honor of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Robert "Bob" J. Friend. February 29, 1920 - June 21, 2019. His dedicated Red Tail P-51 Mustang "Bunny" from the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Please join with us in taking "Bunny" to the Reno Air Races this year. The Colonel's favorite event! Many rewards for yoru help too. Click here and Thanks! https://igg.me/at/PSAMReno2019
Thank You to John Parker and the ParkAir Vision Team for this wonderful video!
P-51 Run Up - 2019 Annual Completion
Engine run-up on "Bunny" for it's annual full maintenance 2019. Our "Red Tail" P-51 Mustang will be in the prestigious Reno Air Races coming up! Flying in Tribute to the life of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend. Please join with us in honoring his legacy right here with some great rewards for your help too... https://igg.me/at/PSAMReno2019 Thanks!
Flying Past The Pylons At Reno
The fastest motorsport in the world! Flying past the pylons at the Reno Air Races! In our Red Tail P-51 Mustang "Bunny" and our P-63 Kingcobra "Pretty Polly". Celebrating the 100th Birthday of Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Bob Friend. Check it out and help us get there with some fun perks for you. Click here and Thanks... https://igg.me/at/PSAMReno2019
Celebrating Flag Day
Celebrating Flag Day with our very own big flag waver, our C-47 "What's Up Doc?"
"In the United States, Flag Day is celebrated on June 14. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.
The United States Army also celebrates the U.S. Army birthday on this date; Congress adopted "the American continental army" after reaching a consensus position in the Committee of the Whole on June 14, 1775." -wiki
Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart
How do you solve one of the unforeseen problems of enduring a 6 1/2 hour mission in a fighter aircraft? You might never have thought of this! Explained by Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Harry Stewart.
Yesterday at the Palm Springs Air Museum for the West Coast World premier of the Colonel's book "Soaring to Glory: A Tuskegee Airman’s Firsthand Account of WWII", along with author Philip Handleman.
The Colonel flew forty-three combat missions as a Tuskegee Airman in World War II. For his flying prowess with the famed 332nd Fighter Group, known as the Red Tails, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Thank You to everyone who was with us for what was a standing room only event!
Marjorie Snell D-Day 2019
On June 6, 1944 101st Airborne Paratrooper Francis "Russell" Snell parachuted into Normandy from a C-47 for the Allied Invasion of Europe, D-Day. One of the most momentous days in all of history.
June 6, 2019, his wife Marjorie flew in our C-47 "What's Up Doc?", in the same seat position her husband flew in 75 years ago.
Everyone who flew with us today now belongs to a very unique club... Those who flew in a C-47 on the 75th Anniversary of D-Day. Thank You for sharing today with us at the Palm Springs Air Museum!
Battle Of Midway
June 4, 1942 began the pivotal Battle of Midway, 77 years ago today. In retrospect, from Palm Springs Air Museum friend Brooks Wachtel, Emmy Award Winner and Co-Creator of the respected History Channel series "DogFights"...
1942 - The Battle of Midway began. It was the first major victory for America over Japan during World War II. The battle ended on June 6 and blunted Japanese expansion in the Pacific. The Japanese navy never recovered from the loss of 4 fleet carriers and their highly trained aviators. Walter Lord called it, “the incredible victory.”
For the Japanese, losing the carriers and their irreplaceable pilots and aircrews was symbolic of the insurmountable problem that would doom them to defeat. The Japanese economy was less than 4% of the world’s industrial output while the United States was near 30%. It was estimated that the United States had 10 times the war making potential of Japan.
A war of attrition would be fatal to Japan.
Their only hope was a quick victory. Admiral Yamamoto, who had been to America, told his superiors that the Japanese Navy could run riot for six months and then he could promise nothing. Midway was six months to the day after Pearl Harbor.
Before Pearl Harbor the chief of Naval Operations, Admiral Stark – with great prophesy - warned the Japanese Ambassador, “If you attack us we will break your empire before we are through with you. While you may have initial success due to timing and surprise, the time will come when you too will have losses but there will be this great difference. You not only will be unable to make up your losses but you will grow weaker as time goes on; while on the other hand we not only will make up our losses but will grow stronger as time goes on. It’s inevitable that we shall crush you before we are through with you.”
It was a blueprint of what happened in the course of the war.
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Thank You
Memorial Day 2019 Palm Springs Air Museum Aircraft Start Up
Aircraft start up for the flyover and flower drop, Memorial Day 2019 at the Palm Springs Air Museum. A World War II Mitchell B-25 bomber, F4U Corsair, P-63 Kingcobra "Pretty Polly", Red Tail P-51 Mustang "Bunny", PB4Y-2 Privateer and T-33 jet "Shooting Star".
Memorial Day Flying
For Memorial Day you want to be here! Warbirds flying all day long. You can even fly too. Come watch the only PB4Y-2 Privateer in the world, our Red Tail P-51 Mustang "Bunny", T-33 "Shooting Star" jet, F4U Corsair, P63 Kingcobra, T-28 Trojan, D-Day C-47 "What's Up Doc?", B-25 Mitchell bomber.
Honor in person, World War II B-24 Tail Gunner Lt. Col. Russ Mulvaney, and Tuskegee Airman Lt. Col. Robert Friend. Presentation by the Palm Springs Air Musuem Pipe Band.
This is a very special day at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Our Memorial Day Service is dedicated to all of our fallen comrades who paid the ultimate price for our freedoms.
In their honor, we highlight their Service with a fly-by and flower drop from the World War II B-25 Mitchell Bomber of over 3,000 red and white carnations. This most impressive ceremony is our way of saluting our fallen comrades. Visitors are welcome to pick up a flower to take home. The Memorial Ceremony and Flower Drop scheduled for 1:00 PM.
Food and live entertainment; In-N-Out Burger too and enjoy the Heatwave Jazz Band. Kids fun too!
Please join us for this very unique and important day!
Plenty of Free Parking and nearby Free Parking and Free Shuttle Service. Just follow the signs.
Memorial Day, Monday May 27, 2019 9:30am - 5pm Thank You!
P-51 Mustang "Bunny" Arriving At The Hangar 24 AirFest
Our P-51 Mustang "Bunny" arriving yesterday at the Hangar 24 Airfest for an appearance at the VIP venue. Come on out and visit. The Hangar 24 Airfest and AirShow open Sunday May 19, 2019. Thanks!
T-33 With Pilot Steve Hinton
Warbird Pilot, Steve Hinton, taking our T-33 Shooting Star to Chino for the incredible Planes Of Fame Airshow this weekend. Come see us there along with our P-51 Mustang " Bunny" and our C-47 "What's Up Doc?". Ask us in our booth about actually flying in "Bunny' at the Airshow! Thanks!
Visit The Palm Springs Air Museum
Always so much to see and do here in almost 100,000 sq ft indoors, four hangars, with sixty aircraft and endless displays, flight simulators and kid's areas. Even tour inside our huge World War II B-17 "Flying Fortress". Everyday from 10am-5pm. Come visit and Thank You!
Cobra Gunship Landing
More excitement today only! You can fly in the gunner's seat of an actual Cobra gunship as the pilot takes you through mock engagements with enemy forces! Only a few flights left!
Call 480-217-1635 for more information and to book your flight. Only $350.00 per person. Call now or come on in to enjoy the day and watch it fly right here from our ramp! Thanks!
Note: 16 years and older please.
Sunday April 28 2019
Fly In The Cobra!
This coming weekend April 27 & 28! Fly in the gunner's seat of an actual Cobra helicopter gunship as the pilot takes you through mock engagements with enemy forces! These flights are booking up fast, so do not wait!
Call 480-217-1635 for more information and to reserve your flight. Only $350.00 per person and pre-booked flights include Museum admission. Only one person per flight. Call Now!
Note: 16 years and older please.
Raid On Tokyo April 18 1942
"On 18 April 1942, airmen of the US Army Air Forces, led by Lt. Col. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle, carried the Battle of the Pacific to the heart of the Japanese empire with a surprising and daring raid on military targets at Tokyo, Yokohama, Yokosuka, Nagoya, and Kobe. This heroic attack against these major cities was the result of coordination between the Army Air Forces and the US Navy, which carried the sixteen North American B-25 medium bombers aboard the carrier USS Hornet to within take-off distance of the Japanese Islands.
The B-25 medium bomber was one of America's most famous airplanes of World War II, and more than 9,800 were built. It saw duty in every combat area, being flown by the Dutch, British, Chinese, Russians and Australians in addition to U.S. forces.
The U.S. Army Air Forces chose the B-25 for the Doolittle Raid because it was the only aircraft available with the required range, bomb capacity and short takeoff distance. The B-25Bs and 24 trained volunteer crews came from the 17th Bombardment Group, Pendleton Field, Ore.
The crews selected for the mission received their training at Eglin Field, Fla. Lt. Henry L. Miller, a Navy pilot from Pensacola Naval Station, provided assistance on how to take off within 300 feet, the available distance on the carrier USS Hornet. The crews also practiced cross-country and night flying, navigating without radio references or landmarks, low-level bombing and aerial gunnery. They completed their training in mid-March and later flew to San Francisco to board the carrier." - National Museum of the United States Air Force
The sixteen B-25B Mitchell medium bombers were launched without fighter escort from the U.S. Navy's aircraft carrier USS Hornet (CV-8) deep in the Western Pacific Ocean, each with a crew of five men. The plan called for them to bomb military targets in Japan, and to continue westward to land in China—landing a medium bomber on Hornet was impossible. The bombing raid killed about 50 people, inclu
Fly The Cobra Gunship!
This could be you! Fly in the gunner's seat of an actual Cobra gunship as the pilot takes you through mock engagements with enemy forces! April 27 - 28, 2019. These flights will book up fast so do not wait.
Call 480-217-1635 for more information and to book your flight. Only $350.00 per person and pre-booked flights include Museum admission. Only one person per flight. Call Now!
Note: 16 years and older please.
C-47 Flights Only $99
SALE EXTENDED! Only $99 per person for C-47 flights through the end of May 2019. Everybody has been having way too much fun, so we decided to keep it going!
Visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides or call us at 760-778-6262 for more information. Thanks!
Note: Ages 13 years and older
Join us onboard our World War II Paratrooper C-47 "What's Up Doc?" for a historical flight experience! The aircraft that dropped paratroopers on D-Day at Normandy and life saving cargo in the Berlin Airlift. Get right up front with the pilots too! Do it soon!
German WWII Vehicle Collection
Not everything around here flies. Today started the load-in of one of the most comprehensive private collections of German World War II combat armor and reconnaissance vehicles in the world.
C-47 Rides Only $99
SALE EXTENDED! Now all of our C-47 flights through the end of May 2019 will be $99 per person. Everybody has been having way too much fun, so we decided to keep it going!
Call us at 760-778-6262 for more information or visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/. Thanks!
Note: Ages 13 years and older
Join us onboard our World War II Paratrooper C-47 "What's Up Doc?" for a historical flight experience! The aircraft that dropped paratroopers on D-Day at Normandy and life saving cargo in the Berlin Airlift. Get right up front with the pilots too! Usually $225 per person but for a limited time; book your flight and it is only $99!
MASH BASH on Saturday March 23 2019
Join us to celebrate the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital MASH Units of the US Military in true M*A*S*H fashion with drinks and food and live music! Saturday, March 23, 2019 6-10pm
Rock'n Roll with the Anonymous 5, chow line dining by LULU California Bistro, no-host Martini Bar, dancing, fun and revelry. You will share the fun with Hot Lips and Corporal Klinger too!
Tickets are $49 each or $39 for Palm Springs Air Museum members. Members call 760-778-6262 or non-member tickets available at https://events.palmspringsairmuseum.org/e/mash-bash-2019/tickets
Tickets available at the door too! See you there and Thanks!
C-47 Going To NAF El Centro
Our C-47 in the air going the Naval Air Facilty El Centro for the big air show Saturday March 16 2019. Come see us there with our P-51 Mustang "Bunny" and our T-28 Trojan.
When we get back you can fly in our C-47 too. Book your flight NOW ONLY $99! Yes this is a SALE! Usually $225 per seat but now only $99 for any of our C-47 flying days through May. But you must book your fight now before the end of March. It is a March Sale! https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/
Join us onboard our World War II Paratrooper C-47 "What's Up Doc?" for a historical flight experience! The aircraft that dropped paratroopers on D-Day at Normandy and life saving cargo in the Berlin Airlift. Get right up front with the pilots too!
Visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides or call us at 760-778-6262 for more information. Thanks!
C-47 Rides Only $99
Book your flight in our C-47 for NOW ONLY $99! Yes this is a SALE! Usually $225 per seat but now only $99 for any of our C-47 flying days through May. But you must book your fight now before the end of March. It is a March Sale! https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/
Join us onboard our World War II Paratrooper C-47 "What's Up Doc?" for a historical flight experience! The aircraft that dropped paratroopers on D-Day at Normandy and life saving cargo in the Berlin Airlift. Get right up front with the pilots too!
Visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides or call us at 760-778-6262 for more information. Thanks!
M*A*S*H BASH 2019
Join us to celebrate the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital MASH Units of the US Military in true M*A*S*H fashion with drinks and food and live music! March 23, 2019 6-10pm
Rock'n Roll with the Anonymous 5, chow line dining by LULU California Bistro, no-host Martini Bar, dancing, fun and revelry. You will share the fun with Hot Lips and Corporal Klinger too!
Tickets are $49 each or $39 for Palm Springs Air Museum members. Members call 760-778-6262 or non-member tickets available at https://events.palmspringsairmuseum.org/e/mash-bash-2019/tickets (Online ticketing open now)
Flying In The C-47
Saturday Feb 23rd, join us onboard our World War II Paratrooper C-47 "What's Up Doc?" for a historical flight experience! Get right up front with the pilots too!
The aircraft that dropped paratroopers on D-Day at Normandy and life saving cargo in the Berlin Airlift. Only $225 per person and maximum 5 people per flight.
Call us at 760-778-6262 for more information or visit https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/. Thanks!
Flight available most Saturdays. Sundays by schedule or advance booking requests.
Flying In The P-51 Mustang "Bunny"
This could be you on Saturday February 23rd. Join us for the flight experience of a lifetime! Fly in the iconic P-51 Mustang "Bunny" dedicated to the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, the “Red Tails”!
To reserve your flight, give us a call at the Palm Springs Air Museum at 760-778-6262 or online at https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/
Roar into the sky behind that powerful Merlin engine in the very same Mustang that just raced in the National Championship Air Races at Reno, the most prestigious air race in the world!
It is a flight in one of the most amazing combat aircraft ever built, a flight of history and excitement! $1895 per person (one person per flight).
Plan on approximately one hour for your flight experience with wheels up to wheels down in the air flight time of 20 minutes.
Available most Saturdays here at the Palm Springs Air Musuem.
Thanks!
Arrival Of Lear Jet N464CL
Now making it's home here; famous Lear Jet N464CL has flown every major movie and rock star who you could imagine. An iconic part of the era and jet age design of Palm Springs Modernism. Just how many times has that aircraft flown Frank Sinatra in and out of Palm Springs! Piloted by famed aviator Clay Lacy.
Thank You to AirShowVid for the video from our Livecam over our ramp.
1928 Ford Tri-Motor Arrival
Last day today Sunday, February 10th, to fly in the 1928 Ford Tr-Motor right here on our ramp. Only $50-$70 per person. Call the onsite crew at 920-379-8339 for more info. Or just come on in! Walk-up space available!
Nicknamed the “Tin Goose" had the innovative designs of three engines and passenger comfort. From 1926 through 1933, Ford Motor Company built 199 of them. Now 90 years later you can experience flying in that golden age.
T-34 Fly In PSAM 2018
Be with us for a Fly-In of T-34 "Mentor"aircraft right here at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Saturday, January 26th, be with us, up close, when as many as twenty T-34's take to the air for some exciting formation flying right above us. Meet the pilots, get to see the airplanes and learn about the fun of flying. Great for the kids too!
Sunday, January 27th and more T-34 Mentor military trainers go out and back for formation flying right here from our ramp. First flights going out at 10am and next fights at 1pm. Watch right here; or even better, come on out!
Built as a replacement for the training airplanes of WWII, the T-34 Mentor developed into an aircraft cherished by military and civilian pilots alike. The T-34 remains in service more than six decades after it was first designed.
T-28 Run-up
Our T-28 Trojan coming out from it's routine "Annual", has an engine run-up. Always fun things going on here at the Palm Springs Air Musuem.
F8F Bearcat Flight Demonstration
Make your plans to spend Saturday January 19th with us! Start out with Open Cockpit in our Grumman F4F Wildcat, the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of World War II. Get in the cockpit yourself from 10:30am-12:30pm.
At 1:00pm attend the presentation "Leyte Gulf: The End Of The Japanese Navy" with famed author and historian Dr. Edward Gordon.
At 2:00pm be up close on our ramp for a flight demonstration of the powerful World War II carrier based fighter, the Grumman F8F Bearcat.
Visit the special traveling exhibit for the last two days here; “Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy” shows how ordinary Americans responded to Presdient Roosevelt’s World War II call to action, transforming the United States into the world’s greatest industrial power.
You can even have your own flight experience of a lifetime! Fly in our iconic P-51 Mustang "Bunny" dedicated to the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, the “Red Tails”!
To reserve your flight, give us a call at the Palm Springs Air Museum at 760-778-6262 or online at https://palmspringsairmuseum.org/warbirdrides/
And sixty aircraft to visit in our 100,000 sq ft of hangars. Tour the inside of a giant B-17 "Flying Fortress", have lunch in our Cafe and pick up something fun in our Museum Store.
Spend the day and Thanks!
Sixty Aircraft in 100,000 Sq ft
Rain does not stop us! Almost 100,000 sq ft indoors with sixty aircraft and endless displays. Tour inside a giant four engine World War II "Flying Fortress". Have lunch in our Cafe right under the wing. Pick up a great unique gift for yourself or a friend in our store. The Palm Springs Air Musuem is always the place to be. Thanks!
L-29 At The Palm Springs Air Museum
Our own Greg Kenny successfully hitchhiked a ride in this Soviet Pact L-29 jet trainer with pilot Jason Somes. Always something fun going on here at the Palm Springs Air Museum!
L-29 Taxis Out
A very fun Saturday, January 5, right here! A flight demonstration with a Sovet Pact L-29 jet following a presentation at 1:00pm about the infamous world event of the Sovet attack on a passenger airliner, "The Shoot Down Of KAL Flight 007"
From 10:30am-12:30pm, get in the pilot's seat yourself of our supersonic MiG-21. The most produced supersonic jet aircraft in aviation history.
Visit our exhibit "Manufacturing Victory: The Arsenal of Democracy"; how ordinary Americans responded World War II, transforming the United States from an isolationist nation still reeling from the Great Depression into the world’s greatest industrial power.
Have lunch in our Cafe right under the wing of a B-17 "Flying Fortress" and even tour inside this giant four engine bomber. Sixty aircraft to see and treat yoruself or a friend to a great T-Shirt, Cap or something unique in our store.
Thanks! January 5, 2019 from 10am-5pm at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
World War II and more recent aviation museum 
