Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

12/19/2019

We will be CLOSED Sunday December 22nd due to a base wide power outage. We will he open December 24th from 9-12 and regular hours (9-3:30) on December 26th and 27th.

12/16/2019

12/14/2019

Santa is Here! Come see us

12/14/2019

Santa and the Elf! Come see us at the museum until 2 today

12/14/2019

Our first Santa visitor 🎅🏽

12/14/2019

Iconic CH-46 is open ready for visitors!!

12/14/2019

F-18 ready to roll! Come on out and climb in

12/14/2019

Santa’s coming!!!! 10-2 TODAY! Free Event

12/06/2019

Great event at the museum Saturday, December 14th!

11/27/2019

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

In honor of Thanksgiving Day, we want to take the time to thank our amazing volunteers for all their hard work. Our volunteers are truly the backbone of the organization. If you're interested in joining us, fill out the application at the link below. As a reminder in observance of the holiday, we will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28. https://flyingleathernecks.org/contribute/volunteer/

11/20/2019

Cub Scout visit over the weekend to earn badges! Interviewing one of our favorite docents, Richard Toettcher, who is a Vietnam Vet and getting a lesson from him on how an airplane works.

11/17/2019

Did you know the museum is collecting for Toys for Tots? Stop in and see us

11/16/2019

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

Did you know that the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum hosts school tours? Students can view our historical aircraft up close, while hearing stories directly from veterans. Find out more by visiting the following link: https://flyingleathernecks.org/education/

11/14/2019

Every time I’m around the Lady Ace, I learn a little more!

11/13/2019

Loved having the Miramar Young Marines visit the museum this weekend!

11/12/2019

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Great message from Major General Iiams. Video features several of our restoration crew

This Veterans Day, U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Kevin M. Iiams, the commanding general of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, thanks veterans of all ages and backgrounds for the contributions they made to our military services.

11/10/2019

Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation

This year, the United States Marine Corps proudly celebrates 244 years of fighting and winning battles for our Nation. Happy birthday USMC! Celebrate with us today at the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum - we're open from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. #happybirthday #semperfi

11/08/2019

VMFA-122 are the Flying Leathernecks. The newest F-35 squadron in Yuma

11/07/2019

MGT Club and Flying Leatgernecks! 🎉🎉. What a great group and of course, our Mike Wifler, doing his thing!!

10/31/2019

Love our Restoration Crew!

10/25/2019

We were so honored to host SgtMaj David McKinley on his retirement after 26 years of service to our Nation and the Marine Corps. Best of luck to him and his family on their next adventure!

10/17/2019

Gilbert Sanchez from the RFO6 crew stopped in to show his parents around the museum and the BEAUTIFUL bird his guys painted for us during their reunion in August.

10/17/2019

Anakaren Villegas was awarded the “Top Gun” award at GC Services. They visited the museum for a photo op in front of our freshly painted VMFA-314 F/A-18. Love all of our special visitors!

10/16/2019

So Honored to host VMO-6. Full of great history and quite a few characters! Thanks for spending your afternoon with us

10/11/2019

Marine’s newest F-35B turns amphibious assault ship into light aircraft carrier

Marine’s newest F-35B turns amphibious assault ship into light aircraft carrier

The United States Marine Corps fighter attack squadron made history when its dozen new supersonic-capable F-35B Lightning II stealth jets landed on the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) d…

10/11/2019

Boy Scout Troop 444 from Menafee visited us today. The TBM has found her home as the centerpiece of our grounds

10/10/2019

We had some guests from England this morning and Mike gave them the “royal” tour! The Lady Ace never disappoints

10/08/2019

All of the birds are back from the Air Show! The newly restored TBM is on site. Come out and see us and our newest addition 9-3:30 Tuesday-Sunday

10/06/2019

What’s in store for your Sunday? Come see us at the museum! We’ve got Mike Wifler manning the door today and this guy has GREAT stories!

10/05/2019

A very special Thank You to Marine Corps Air Transport Association for stopping by the museum to see us during their reunion weekend! Loved having our Restoration crew on hand to answer question.

09/30/2019

Huge Thank You to SD Wrap for loaning us this cool truck for the Air Show weekend.

09/29/2019

Very cool Hornet picture from the air show!

Exactly how fast does this #RedDevil Hornet have to go to create this effect? Post your guesses below! Hint: it’s kinda fast. #vmfa232 #reddevils #thedevilmademedoit #firsttofight #lasttoleave #thankthegroundcrews #theykeepthesemachinesfkying #yousleeptheywork #since1925 #94years @miramar_airshow @3rdmaw @i_mef_marines @marines Credit: Mike Bilek Photography

09/29/2019

Last day of the Miramar Air Show! Stop by and visit us if you are out at the flightline.

09/26/2019

Restoration is loaded up with fun toys for the Air Show this weekend! Stop by and see us at the flight line!

09/26/2019

The museum will be closed Thursday-Sunday for the Miramar Air Show but you can visit the museum birds out on the flight line during the show. Get the first peak at the fresh paint on the VMFAT-101 F/A-18.

09/21/2019

Great group with us this afternoon to hear BGen (ret) Mike Aguilar speak about his time as a cobra pilot. Thanks for sharing your stories and knowledge with us!

09/20/2019

Next up for Restoration: RF-8U CRUSADER. Share your stories with us! It’s the people that make REAL history!

09/20/2019

Restoration is not just about aircraft - a new home for a lost kitten. Congratulations Team!

Restoration and Rescue! Our amazing restoration team came together today to rescue a sweet little kitten. They need to name her Panther after the F-9 she was found in.

09/20/2019

Some pretty fabulous visitors! Southwest pilots and Marine Corps pilots.. Harrier and Prowler guys... we are honored to have you visit our museum! Our visitors ARE our story.

09/19/2019

Our very own Mike Wifler, brought his camis out of retirement to get some great pictures with his grandson, CWO3 Carrier, who was here for a course. The Marines really are a family affair 💕🇺🇸

09/17/2019

Restoration and Rescue! Our amazing restoration team came together today to rescue a sweet little kitten. They need to name her Panther after the F-9 she was found in.

09/17/2019

See the Museum at the Miramar Air Show on September 27-29, 2019 | Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum

https://flyingleathernecks.org/blog/flhn-events/miramar-air-show/september-27-29-2019/

The crew at Restoration have been working away on this beautiful aircraft for a long time and it's finally COMPLETE! Hope you all get a chance to come and admire this piece of history.

Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum will be displaying multiple historic aircraft at the air show .

09/17/2019

3rd Marine Aircraft Wing

Great footage of VMFA-232 homecoming.

The VMFA-232 Red Devils have returned home to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing after a 6 month deployment as part of the unit deployment program. These Marines were welcomed home by families, friends and loved ones.

Check out more moments from the homecoming at https://www.instagram.com/3rdmaw/

09/16/2019

Welcome Home Red Devils! Another deployment to add to Marine Corps history.

09/13/2019

Not only will the Blue Angels, and the Royal Air Force Red Arrows be at the Miramar Air Show; DOC, will also be at the Miramar air show! One of only 2 B-29s Flying.
Of course the all important Military vehicles will also be on display.