Last updated: 2/28/2009
Paso Robles, California
Address
4251 Dry Creek Rd., Bldg. APaso Robles, CA 93446
phone: 805-227-0440
e-mail: webmaster@ewarbirds.org
web: www.ewarbirds.org

Hours

Friday - Saturday
10 AM - 4 PM
Sunday
12 PM - 4 PM
Library is open on Saturdays.

Admissions

$6 per adult
$3 per Child under 10
Toddlers Free
Active military with ID card: Free

Museum Type(s)

Staff

Peter D. Visel
phone: 805-227-0440
Description

Adopting a name to memorialize the World War II Estrella Army Air Force Base that is now Paso Robles Municipal Airport, the Museum was chartered as a not-for-profit California corporation in 1995, and 501(c.3) accreditation soon followed to establish us with the US Departments of Navy and Air Force, as well as the state of California, as an organization approved to receive surplus aircraft and other government properties.

Located on the airport proper, the Museum is one of the few "fly-in or drive-in" facilities in the nation, and has over 200 members who rub elbows and enjoy the camaraderie at our monthly dinner meetings. Presently, hours are limited to Friday through Monday, and there is a minimal charge for admission to the Museum or its grounds. Everyone is welcome to come and see the growth of something exciting...

Mission

We are dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft and memorabilia to those who flew and worked on them. Our approach, however, is not to glorify conflict but rather to make a future generation aware of the fact our way of life does not come without sacrifice.

History

Chartered as a not-for-profit California corporation in 1995, and 501(c.3) accreditation soon followed to establish us with the US Departments of Navy and Air Force, as well as the state of California, as an organization approved to receive surplus aircraft and other government properties.

Artifact Collections

Military aviation and just restored Military Vehicle Collection

Research Collections

Military aircraft manuals flight manuals.

Library
Access: Scholars, Members
Appointment required: No
Services
Gift Shop
Exhibitions
Museum Events
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