02/20/2020
The museum will be opening back up tomorrow! Gates open at 9am. Looking forward to seeing all of our amazing visitors soon đź’•
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Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum is the only Museum in the world dedicated to United States Marine Corps (USMC) aviation, with the largest and most complete collection of vintage aircraft flown by Marine pilots in the world. The Museum tells the proud story of USMC Aviation and the part it has played in defending America. Free Admission. Great for Kids. USMC former pilots and crew tell stories about the aircraft they flew.
02/12/2020
VMFA-232 Red Devils are hard at work giving our F-4 Phantom a much needed paint job. Look for her to be back at the museum next month! Thanks Red Devils!!
02/11/2020
Excited for what our students create this year! Please visit our website at www.flyingleathernecks.org for all the rules and submission process.
02/11/2020
A HUGE Congratulations to Laura Whitney, an 8th Grade student from Torrey Egan of the Woodland Park Middle School. One of 6 winners from this year's essay contest, out of 1100 applicants. She was presented her award on behalf of the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum by Major (ret) Glenn Ferguson. Way to Go!!
02/04/2020
We are sorry for the inconvenience but the museum will be closed for a few days. We will keep our website updated as well as updates to our social media sites.
01/31/2020
The Irene Ferguson Military Wife recognition awards highlights the strength and dedication of USMC wives -
Marine Wife Award and beautiful tribute to Irene Ferguson. Please visit: www.flyingleathernecks.org to nominate the special Marine Wife in your life!
SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – The Flying Leatherneck Historical Foundation’s Irene Ferguson Marine Wife Recognition Award to honors and highlights the resiliency, strength, and dedication that USMC wife embodies as she supports our military men and women, families, and communities. The Flying Leatherneck H...
01/31/2020
We love sharing all things Marine Aviation History!
Our Executive Director, Mike Aguilar, was on the U-T San Diego Community Spotlight radio show last week! Make sure to listen to the interview and find out all the ways you can help us preserve and honor our country’s aviation history:
https://cloudcast.us/union-tribune/community-spotlight/local-museum-showcases-history-of-usmc-aviation/
01/31/2020
A little museum history...
Did you know that the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum was established in 1989 on MCAS El Toro?
When Base Realignment closed El Toro in 1999, a group of retired Marines from San Diego moved the Museum down, and has been one of the city’s hidden gems ever since. Come visit the Museum this weekend and explore over 31 aircraft currently on display!
01/30/2020
Honored to have some possible future Marines visit the museum and learn a little about Marine Aviation. #inspiringouryouth
01/24/2020
Had the pleasure to host a group from Yuma today thru Tour West America. Big Thanks to Steve Smith and Leon Simon from Restoration and BGen (ret) Mike Aguilar for sharing their expertise!
01/24/2020
Loved having the students from Joan McQueen Middle School visit the museum yesterday! Mike Wifler gave them a great recap on Marine Aviation and all of the treasurers hidden in the museum.
01/20/2020
Great to have the crew from KUSI at the museum to spotlight the Flying Leathernecks on 4 segments on Sunday. Come on down and see what the hype is all about!!
01/17/2020
Great event happening January 25th in support of Honor Flight San Diego. Several museum supporters were involved in this amazing project.
01/11/2020
Night at the museum
01/09/2020
A few of our most precious resources, our AMAZING volunteers!! Please consider joining this fun organization. Give Kristie a call at 858-693-1723
01/08/2020
This is such a special program, initiated several years ago by Major Glenn Ferguson to honor his wife and all that she meant to him, his career and the Marine Corps. Please consider nominating a Marine Wife that you see making a difference in the lives of those around her. Please visit our website at www.flyingleathernecks.org for more details and to nominate your special Marine Wife.
01/08/2020
We love seeing families roam the museum grounds. Encouraging a love of aviation and history from a young age!
01/07/2020
The few, the proud, the Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum
Great interview about the museum!
Retired Brigadier General, Mike Aguilar, is the first Mexican-American to become a Marine Corps General
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
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4203 Anderson Avenue
San Diego, CA
92145
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| Tuesday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 15:30 |
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I think I should send you some of my prints so you can hang in the museum!
**Help Support the Sailors' Snug Harbor Cemetery Mariners Memorial Campaign** @SSHMarinersGenealogy
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The Descendants of Sailors’ Snug Harbor Mariners have been reaching out to Historical and Genealogical Societies, Museums, Military Veterans Groups, and Concerned Citizens, to invite them to join a Letters of Support Campaign to support their efforts to gain access to the old Sailors’ Snug Harbor Cemetery on Staten Island, in New York City, to honor their Ancestors and all of the 6,500 Merchant and Naval Mariners interred there (1834-1976), by installing a Memorial Monument (Obelisk) and holding an annual Memorial Service. Some of the Mariners were famous Sea Captains and some sailed on famous Merchant, Coast Guard, and Naval ships dating back to the American Revolution. Many were just average seamen whom sailed and endured for many years on the sea under arduous conditions. The Mariners were from many areas of the United States, Canada, and other countries. Some Mariners sailed from California seaports. https://www.findagrave.com/cemetery/2244490/sailors-snug-harbor-cemetery
Sadly, the Sailors' Snug Harbor Cemetery is devoid of gravestones or markers, except for 15 remaining gravestones. The Cemetery is closed and not open to the public. The Board of Trustees of Sailors' Snug Harbor have rejected the Descendants' requests to access the SSH Cemetery to honor their Ancestors. https://nypost.com/2018/12/29/caretakers-shoot-down-plans-for-monument-for-fallen-sailors/
The Descendants are collecting Letters of Support to persuade the Trustees of Sailors’ Snug Harbor to change their decision. You can help support the Descendants by writing a Letter of Support using the Support Letter Writing Instructions at the following link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1sZv5VFLNWw0HA-pW2i33RhbgVFQ6oExx
Sailors’ Snug Harbor has a very interesting history. It was one of the first large scale retirement facilities in the United States and the first established for Merchant Mariners. It was founded by the Randall family whom were New York City Merchant Sea Captains and Privateers during the French Indian War and Patriots during the Revolutionary War. Alexander Hamilton was a friend of the Randall family and their Attorney. He helped draft the Robert Richard Randall Will in 1801 to create the SSH Trust which funded the SSH Retirement Home. During its 140+ years of operation (1833-1976) approximately 16,000 Mariners resided there. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailors%27_Snug_Harbor
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