I was stationed at March, I believe it was 1983. When what I assume is the B-17 at the beginning of the video flew into the base. From what we were told, it was used to haul chickens in some third-world country. I helped clean the inside, which was grouse full of chicken poo, and then worked on stripping the paint off the outside and then repainting it. A friend and I worked hard on the project we were writing up on the base paper. And the wing commander asked what he could do for me as a favor, and I got a ride in one of the two T-38s on the base. It was a great experience.
My dad is berried at the National Cemetery overlooking March Field. When ever I am out there I try to visit the museum. I too remember when the SR71 was collecting dust outdoors. Really glad they were able to get her in the hanger.
I was station at Norton AFB from 1980 to 1988. We were sent over there a few times to March to install telephone cable's. Now March is an Air Reserve Base, Norton was close in 1994. Nice video.
Wow, what a change time makes. This is a major difference in the museum.My last visit there 11 years ago was quite different. Glad to se the SR is indoors and appropriately next to a Bell P59A. Great job to the staff and all involved in the improvements to the museum.
Well done and thank you for making this video. It's funny how something like this can evoke emotions when showing planes family flew during pivotal points in history.
Had a friend that worked there years ago last name of kosler. A retired Air Force NCO. Never had a chance to visit him down there. Beautiful museum. Great videography.
That is how you do a video ! - well done I can’t get my head around how many superlative aircraft are at this museum and they look in great condition. That B29 looks sensational and great to see a B47 too, all it needs is a B58 Hustler - thanks for sharing this
It’s nice to see that they moved the SR-71 inside. They also had a Folland Gnat when I was there and over on the actual base inside the fence there’s a P-40 Static Display. This airbase has great aesthetics. Most of the buildings including many of the hangars were built using Spanish mission architecture. It’s been around since before WW 1.
I visited the museum back in 2017 after we buried my mom and dad at Riverside National Cemetery. We were on our way to Ontario to catch our flight home and stopped by. Figured it would be better than waiting 5 hours for the flight home to leave. They were closed, that day, but the guy working on a project inside let us in. We walked around the museum for three hours all by ourselves. Too bad the outdoor planes are not inside.
Very good . Loved the music too. Great how the U.S has kept many examples of their great aircraft. And I appreciate what you have captured in this video . Thanks for sharing this
First time I was there was when all those birds were just on the flight line, back in the early '80s when I was stationed there. Last time was about 7 years ago - they clearly have really put some money into it. Looks great!
Looks like an excellent display of aviation Americana. The museum seems to have the 'full set' of US planes of a certain era - very evocative, and simply and effectively displayed. Wish I could go there.
Thanks for the video view! I was TDY at March AFB in the summer of 1983 on KC135s to support Green Flag operations at Nellis AFB. I visited and took pictures of all the aircraft they had parked across from the old terminal and next to the original museum. It's great they moved the SR-71 indoors and finished the P-59. I have pictures of it's wings outside a building propped up against a wall. It looks like several of the aircraft have been refurbished since almost forty years ago. Nice! If that's the same B-17 mentioned by Garry Spinhirne, it was green with a silver tail in 1983, not sure if it actually was, but was painted like an aircraft called Second Patches.
Good to see the new museum. I was stationed at March from late '57 til June 1960. Assigned to the 22nd Armament & Electronics Sqdn, worked on B-47s. Landed there a couple of times in '70s when serving as a C-130 Loadmaster. It was a great base for a young, single Airman to call home. Wish the video had gotten a bit closer to the B-47.
I remember the museum being in the old commissary building. There was a wall mural depicting the story of B-17 Waist Gunner John Des Roches when he was shot down over Europe in WW II. He was moved through enemy lines by the French Underground before being repatriated. I later worked with John while stationed at HQ 15th Air Force. What an amazingly humble man and true American hero!
Many Thanks for the tour around this fantastic museum, it is just a pity that all these great aircraft can't be inside or at least under some type of cover,.
I grew up near the base and they used to have the museum closer to the runway. We had a few field trips to it with my school I’m the 80s. Also took my kids in the 2000s. Still not to far from it now. Once my 69 Mustang gets done I’ll drive the wifey over there to check it out again.
WOW, IMPRESSIVE! I was stationed at " Peyton C." March, 78-80, however I've unfortunately never been to this museum, don't particularly know why, mostly timing I guess, but before I leave this earthly existence, I need to make a point of getting back to Riverside! Thanks for sharing this video!!👍🇺🇲
I kept waiting to see an F-105 Thunderchief and sure enough there it was. That alone is reason enough for me to go and visit the museum. I was stationed at Korat Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand during the Viet Nam war. Yep I need to schedule a trip out there.
As you were approaching I was guessing the plane 85% right. I love old aircraft. I've seen one of those a6 intruders fly past me so close could see the pilot and refueling nozzle. By the time I turned around he was gone.
Just a few more fighters and you'd have'em all. Read about that place in a monogram models history account, seems they've been there photographing some of those birds to make model kits, recognized some of the markings from kit boxes.
Damn it you did not show the Northrop YA 9 A, i saw it they in 1997 i did not know that YA 9 A not get a good look at it was the runner up to the A 10 i think there just the one .
@@davidsmith2509 I didn't get a god look, (does anyone know the registration #) but I probably walked " Close In.." on that same A/C when I was stationed at March. Those "Ds" were impressive!
I have not been there for the 1990s onladt time I was there the blackbird was parked outside and you could go up a latter and look inside on weekends you could sit in the set I remember touching it under it's wing simi rough skin of the oxsite paint and wanting to go fly it. As the last time I saw one fly was at this base 1982 for a air show, and it was incredible sad to see them just parked but at one million dollars per hour flight time and that's 1980 prices and 13s hours maintenance per one hour flight hour I can see why they are retired it ante cheep to spy on Russia or anyone else.
I was stationed at March, I believe it was 1983. When what I assume is the B-17 at the beginning of the video flew into the base. From what we were told, it was used to haul chickens in some third-world country. I helped clean the inside, which was grouse full of chicken poo, and then worked on stripping the paint off the outside and then repainting it. A friend and I worked hard on the project we were writing up on the base paper. And the wing commander asked what he could do for me as a favor, and I got a ride in one of the two T-38s on the base. It was a great experience.
I remember that. So cool.
My dad is berried at the National Cemetery overlooking March Field. When ever I am out there I try to visit the museum.
I too remember when the SR71 was collecting dust outdoors. Really glad they were able to get her in the hanger.
Yes, the SR71 is in superb condition.
I was station at Norton AFB from 1980 to 1988. We were sent over there a few times to March to install telephone cable's. Now March is an Air Reserve Base, Norton was close in 1994. Nice video.
Thank you for your service.
Wow, what a change time makes. This is a major difference in the museum.My last visit there 11 years ago was quite different. Glad to se the SR is indoors and appropriately next to a Bell P59A. Great job to the staff and all involved in the improvements to the museum.
I talked to several of the staff and they all seem to care and enjoy working there.
Well done and thank you for making this video. It's funny how something like this can evoke emotions when showing planes family flew during pivotal points in history.
That's a nice collection - thanks for posting.
Hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks.
Had a friend that worked there years ago last name of kosler. A retired Air Force NCO. Never had a chance to visit him down there. Beautiful museum. Great videography.
Haven’t been there in 15 years. Great job,much improved,always enjoyed visiting there.
They've improved the museum in past years quite a bit.
That is how you do a video ! - well done
I can’t get my head around how many superlative aircraft are at this museum and they look in great condition. That B29 looks sensational and great to see a B47 too, all it needs is a B58 Hustler - thanks for sharing this
It’s nice to see that they moved the SR-71 inside. They also had a Folland Gnat when I was there and over on the actual base inside the fence there’s a P-40 Static Display. This airbase has great aesthetics. Most of the buildings including many of the hangars were built using Spanish mission architecture. It’s been around since before WW 1.
Did they not film SPACE COWBOYS here. The scene with HAWK & his ladyfingers?
The SR-71 is right at the entrance.
It's a very impressive view.
I too was very surprised to see it inside.
That's how a video tour of an air museum should be done. Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thanks.
Outstanding video, I have never seen any videos or information about this museum. It just a wonderful video!
Thank you!
I visited the museum back in 2017 after we buried my mom and dad at Riverside National Cemetery.
We were on our way to Ontario to catch our flight home and stopped by.
Figured it would be better than waiting 5 hours for the flight home to leave.
They were closed, that day, but the guy working on a project inside let us in.
We walked around the museum for three hours all by ourselves.
Too bad the outdoor planes are not inside.
This is an awesome museum. Love the variety of aircraft. Love the fact it's on an airbase. Would love to visit this museum.
I agree.
It's one of the best air museums I've been to.
I love these Air and Space Museums. Super cool.
Thanks!
Very good . Loved the music too. Great how the U.S has kept many examples of their great aircraft. And I appreciate what you have captured in this video . Thanks for sharing this
Glad you enjoyed it
First time I was there was when all those birds were just on the flight line, back in the early '80s when I was stationed there. Last time was about 7 years ago - they clearly have really put some money into it. Looks great!
Thank you for you service.
Looks like an excellent display of aviation Americana. The museum seems to have the 'full set' of US planes of a certain era - very evocative, and simply and effectively displayed. Wish I could go there.
Yes, they have many planes from different eras.
Great video!! I would love to visit. My Brother was a Air Traffic Controller at March in the early 80s.
Thanks for the video view! I was TDY at March AFB in the summer of 1983 on KC135s to support Green Flag operations at Nellis AFB. I visited and took pictures of all the aircraft they had parked across from the old terminal and next to the original museum. It's great they moved the SR-71 indoors and finished the P-59. I have pictures of it's wings outside a building propped up against a wall. It looks like several of the aircraft have been refurbished since almost forty years ago. Nice! If that's the same B-17 mentioned by Garry Spinhirne, it was green with a silver tail in 1983, not sure if it actually was, but was painted like an aircraft called Second Patches.
Thank you for your service.
Good to see the new museum. I was stationed at March from late '57 til June 1960. Assigned to the 22nd Armament & Electronics Sqdn, worked on B-47s. Landed there a couple of times in '70s when serving as a C-130 Loadmaster. It was a great base for a young, single Airman to call home.
Wish the video had gotten a bit closer to the B-47.
Thank you for your service.
I remember the museum being in the old commissary building. There was a wall mural depicting the story of B-17 Waist Gunner John Des Roches when he was shot down over Europe in WW II. He was moved through enemy lines by the French Underground before being repatriated. I later worked with John while stationed at HQ 15th Air Force. What an amazingly humble man and true American hero!
Thanks for the story.
Passing by the museum on I-215 I've wondered what happened to the SR-71 which used to be outdoors. I'm pleased to see that it's now indoors.
It's in superb condition.
Many Thanks for the tour around this fantastic museum, it is just a pity that all these great aircraft can't be inside or at least under some type of cover,.
That's great idea.
I'll ask why they don't next time I visit again.
I grew up near the base and they used to have the museum closer to the runway. We had a few field trips to it with my school I’m the 80s. Also took my kids in the 2000s. Still not to far from it now. Once my 69 Mustang gets done I’ll drive the wifey over there to check it out again.
Thanks for the story.
WOW, IMPRESSIVE! I was stationed at " Peyton C." March, 78-80, however I've unfortunately never been to this museum, don't particularly know why, mostly timing I guess, but before I leave this earthly existence, I need to make a point of getting back to Riverside! Thanks for sharing this video!!👍🇺🇲
Thank you for your service.
If SR-71s are in museums, then I'd LOVE to see its replacement.
I kept waiting to see an F-105 Thunderchief and sure enough there it was. That alone is reason enough for me to go and visit the museum. I was stationed at Korat Royal Thai Air Base in Thailand during the Viet Nam war. Yep I need to schedule a trip out there.
You can usually find ticket deals on Groupon.
Thank you for your service.
بسیار موزه قشنگی ست .درود بر آمریکا با پرندهای افسانهای
Simply beautifull...
Wow! I didn't know that March had such a large Air Park/Museum.
Same here.
I found out driving on the freeway.
I love these types of places 👍
Glad you like it.
This is an impressive collection. I only wish you could obtain a B-36 like the one they have at the Castle Air Museum in Atwater, CA.
You would need a lot of space.
I am going to have to visit the Castle Air Museum soon.
Wonderful video!
Thanks!
As you were approaching I was guessing the plane 85% right. I love old aircraft. I've seen one of those a6 intruders fly past me so close could see the pilot and refueling nozzle. By the time I turned around he was gone.
Just a few more fighters and you'd have'em all. Read about that place in a monogram models history account, seems they've been there photographing some of those birds to make model kits, recognized some of the markings from kit boxes.
I am going to visit the museum and again make another video.
Next time I will include the missed planes.
Good to see the old birds being cared for unlike some places
I agree.
The planes are in amazing condition.
I always drove past this going to work but I never knew it was a museum. I thought it was a storage for planes.
Do you know if they do airshows?
Thank you from Amsterdam
Thank you.
I've visited Amsterdam several times and love it there!
نمایشگاه خوبی هست درود بر آمریکا با این صنعتش
I always pass this Museum every single time I do a delivery out there but haven't actually gone to this Museum yet
You definitely should.
There's usually a good deal on Groupon.
My dad was a pilot station there in the 60s and early 70s lieutenant colonel Joe Cate Junior we liveed in Riverside
Thank you for your dad's service.
Damn it you did not show the Northrop YA 9 A, i saw it they in 1997 i did not know that YA 9 A not get a good look at it was the runner up to the A 10 i think there just the one .
It's sister, the only other one is at Edwards AFB
My Dad was stationed at March AFB we lived there for five years.
I hope you enjoyed the video.
Thanks for sharing, I really enjoyed the video. Hope I get to go soon. My collection is
RC aircraft of history. Fly some too👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻🇺🇸
Glad to hear you enjoy the video.
You can usually find deals on tickets on Groupon.
You missed the big boy on the field…….B-52 Bomber.
No he didn't
Its at 5:25
He missed showing nameplate is what I meant. Some might not be aware of it by skimming past it with the camera. Yep at 5:25
Barely showed it and B-47! Disappointed!
@@davidsmith2509 I didn't get a god look, (does anyone know the registration #) but I probably walked " Close In.." on that same A/C when I was stationed at March. Those "Ds" were impressive!
In 63 I went to the Wright Patterson AFB museum.....the aircraft outside were in atrocious condition.
biig tnx....🤗🤗
Nice video thanks
Thanks.
Build hangars to protect these birds!
great static displays right in our own neighborhood.
Are any of these airworthy?
No they are all due a 100 phase inspection, all are red X"'d
need to get some of your birds fmc
I thought the government confiscated the Tomcat?
Do you know why they might have?
I have not been there for the 1990s onladt time I was there the blackbird was parked outside and you could go up a latter and look inside on weekends you could sit in the set I remember touching it under it's wing simi rough skin of the oxsite paint and wanting to go fly it.
As the last time I saw one fly was at this base 1982 for a air show, and it was incredible sad to see them just parked but at one million dollars per hour flight time and that's 1980 prices and 13s hours maintenance per one hour flight hour I can see why they are retired it ante cheep to spy on Russia or anyone else.
Thanks for the story.
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i really want to those planes to return or donate the planes to weaker armies
Not a bad idea.