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The Museum of Flying is temporarily closed pending the construction of new facilities "Spirit of Santa Monica" DC-3 Celebration on December 17, 2005 that marked the 70th Anniversary of the DC-3
Photo Courtesy of Jonathan Rodda
The Museum of Flying would like to thank all of the volunteers that restored the "Spirit of Santa Monica", the City of Santa Monica, the Santa Monica Airport, and all of those that attended the festivities and made it a success!
Press Release: MUSEUM
OF FLYING LANDS NEW LOCATION!
Front View
Side View
Floor Plan The pictures above show renderings of the new museum, from the front and side, as well as the general floor plan. Distinguishing features of the new design are (1) a prominent protective canopy for display aircraft, extended from the side of the museum, (2) an observation deck, for viewing the active runway at the Santa Monica Airport, and (3) an outside active aircraft ramp viewing area with protective fencing.
PRESS RELEASE Santa Monica, California The Board of Directors of the Museum of Flying is
pleased to announce the new location of the Museum of Flying. The
new Museum will reopen in mid to late 2009 at Many artifacts and displays will focus on Douglas
Aircraft and include some of the personal effects of founder Donald W.
Douglas. In addition, the Museum will feature displays on other
aviation and aerospace companies from Southern California. A
limited collection of vintage aircraft will be on display along with a
handful of static display aircraft. Visitors will have access to a
viewing area on the active runway of the airport and will also have the
opportunity to view a rotating display of aircraft from other Museums. The Museum is currently in discussion with the Natural
History Museum of Los Angeles County in an attempt to extend the loan of
the famous Douglas World Cruiser "New Orleans," which is one
of the two aircraft that first circumnavigated the
world in 1924. The aircraft were built at the Douglas Wilshire
Boulevard factory and began the flights from Clover Field to Seattle
where they were fitted with pontoons for the trip. The aircraft
later returned to Santa Monica following the completion of the journey.
"The Santa Monica City Council, Airport
Commission, Airport Director, and Airport Manager were all instrumental
in helping to secure a new location for the Museum in Santa Monica and
were especially helpful in assisting with identifying and approving
a new location that will allow the Museum to remain a focal point of the
airport. We are truly grateful for their efforts,” said David G.
Price, Chairman of the Museum of Flying. Upon reopening, the Museum will be open to the public on Saturdays and
Sundays and selected holidays, and will also be available for Children's
Educational Tours during the week on a limited basis. For more
information, contact Dana Rodda ( drodda@americanairports.net
). ### The Museum of Flying, located in Santa Monica, California, houses a rare collection of World War II fighter aircraft. The majority of the aircraft within the collection are in flight ready condition.
The Douglas World Cruiser "New Orleans" above, is one of two Douglas World Cruisers that were the first planes to circumnavigate the World in 1924. Four of these planes were produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company at the Santa Monica Airport when is was known as Clover Field. The Museum of Flying is temporarily closed at
the Santa Monica Airport. Please check this website for future relocation updates. |
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