This is a great museum, and the most enjoyable that I've been to, because you can get up close to the aircraft, see the restoration, and even look around the junkyard out back, which is actually more interesting than the exhibits, at least to me. highly recommended!
Agreed and just talking with the volunteers is an education in itself. Some retired techs and fabricators and some engineers. All had great stories to share!
Love that Crusader. Have not been there since Pre-covid. They had a PB4Y (B-24 with one big vertical tail). Too bad they dont have the big airshow at Gillespe any more.
Yes that's definitely the 'last gunfighter', or so the old Nam guys called it. It's such a cool design and looks fast just standing still. They had another overflow area there that was not open to the public, lots of aircraft pieces and parts, waiting to be restored.
@@Paiadakine I plan on putting up the video of the main Air and Space Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park. They even have the old F-4 that Randy Cunningham and Willie Driscoll flew!
Absolutely, it's funny how the city of San Diego down plays it's long aviation history. So much to see and the Gillespie field location is only a couple of bucks to get in and kids are free. The main location in Balboa Park charges about $30. Still worth it but with a family it adds up fast. Enjoy!
Thanks for the comments!! Yes sir, there are so many 'one offs' in that museum, I am amazed every time I walk through there. San Diego has such a rich aviation history that more folks need to know about!
@@lexluthor6906 so glad you enjoyed it, it’s nice when they preserve a bit of aviation history, wherever you can find it. Oh and I’ll be sure to ask them about you as soon as we’re back in the States.
@@freegw1 you better believe it! Who in their right mind would allow a civilian actor, with ZERO military experience to his name, to actually fly a 40 million dollar piece of equipment by himself? No one at the pentagon I pray!
Outstanding little museum. Pack a picnic and watch the Cessnas take off and land with the family at one of the picnic tables.
Man, I remember doing that with my kids when they were little, thanks for reminding me of great memories.
I drive by this airport super often, no idea it was here. Gotta check it out
@@YukariAkiyama it’s worth your time for sure! Merry Christmas!
This is a great museum, and the most enjoyable that I've been to, because you can get up close to the aircraft, see the restoration, and even look around the junkyard out back, which is actually more interesting than the exhibits, at least to me.
highly recommended!
Agreed and just talking with the volunteers is an education in itself. Some retired techs and fabricators and some engineers. All had great stories to share!
Wow, Ive got to take my family down to see this! My grandkids will love it. I love Tom Cruze!!!
Thank ya ma'am!!
Love that Crusader. Have not been there since Pre-covid. They had a PB4Y (B-24 with one big vertical tail). Too bad they dont have the big airshow at Gillespe any more.
Yes that's definitely the 'last gunfighter', or so the old Nam guys called it. It's such a cool design and looks fast just standing still.
They had another overflow area there that was not open to the public, lots of aircraft pieces and parts, waiting to be restored.
@@Paiadakine I plan on putting up the video of the main Air and Space Museum in San Diego’s Balboa Park. They even have the old F-4 that Randy Cunningham and Willie Driscoll flew!
Three aerospace museums in the San Diego area, not bad. Will have to make the time visit this location next spring after the Midway museum.
Absolutely, it's funny how the city of San Diego down plays it's long aviation history. So much to see and the Gillespie field location is only a couple of bucks to get in and kids are free. The main location in Balboa Park charges about $30. Still worth it but with a family it adds up fast.
Enjoy!
That’s where the A2D ended up! It was intended to replace the A-1 Skyraider. As far as I know that’s the only remaining example.
Thanks for the comments!! Yes sir, there are so many 'one offs' in that museum, I am amazed every time I walk through there. San Diego has such a rich aviation history that more folks need to know about!
Cool! I didn’t even know that it was there.
@@pat8988 I was surprised too especially since it’s just sitting out there in the open.
we used to take the boys here every few months while they were young. im sure all the older guys remember the autralian lady with 2 little toe heads.
@@lexluthor6906 so glad you enjoyed it, it’s nice when they preserve a bit of aviation history, wherever you can find it. Oh and I’ll be sure to ask them about you as soon as we’re back in the States.
The Boeing strato cruisers flew from the early 1950s to the early 1960s and we're completely out of service before the 1970s
@@leewilliams2094 thank you Lee for that bit of clarity. You are 100% correct sir.
Let it be known that the Navy did not train Tom to fly the F-14 or the F-18. He just rode in the back seat. He’s not a fighter pilot. Far from it.
@@freegw1 you better believe it! Who in their right mind would allow a civilian actor, with ZERO military experience to his name, to actually fly a 40 million dollar piece of equipment by himself? No one at the pentagon I pray!