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Keywords: Desert

Site Condition: Over 114 historic aircraft are on display both in and outside of the main museum buildings on the 40-acre property. Many famous aircraft such as the Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" spy plane and the Wright Flyer are represented as well as strategic bombers like the B-52 Stratofortress and B-47 Strato-jet as well as fighters of the Cold War Period such as the F-4 Phantom, F-15 Eagle, F-16 Fighting Falcon and the F-104 Starfighter. World War II is well represented by aircraft such as the B-17 Flying Fortress, the B-29 Superfortress, the B-25 Mitchell bombers, and the Douglas A-26 Invader, Visitors will find some rare and unusual aircraft including a P-59 Airacobra, the first operational jet adopted by the U.S. Air Force and various UH-1 helicopter variants. Military vehicles include Humvees, Vietnam era Gun Truck and Jeeps.

General Notes: updated 5.6.24 bd

Usage Restriction: Museum is located adjacent to, but not on, March ARB. Property is outside fence near interstate 215. Due to proximity to the base, special authorization is required for any drone aircraft activity on the museum property.

Filmography: Space Cowboys, Shooters, Shark Side of the Moon, End of the World, San Andreas Mega-quake, I am Gitmo, Under Armor Super Bowl commercial, etc

Jurisdictions: Air Force (USAF) - DOD, RIVERSIDE COUNTY FILM COMMISSION - FLICS

Within 30-Mile Studio Zone: N

State Property: N

Closed/Vacant: N

Verified: 3/18/2026