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March Afb Museum is fascinating look at the history of aviation
There is no doubt that travelers along Highway 215 just south of Riverside have noticed the collection of vintage military aircraft and a short distance from the road, but not bothered to really make something missing. The March Field Air Museum is a vision very detailed information on the history of aviation and in particular the use of aviation in modern warfare.
Along with the wide runway at the airbase March more than 60 aircraft of all shapes and sizes, from small propeller planes for the single-engine B-52 bomber mammoth. And then, just a foot is indoor air museum that tells the story of how the planes were first used in war and how they have become an essential element of our military power nation. Thousands of objects are exposed for all to save his life.
Our afternoon at the museum proved to be one of the most visited museums entertaining and informative we can remember. He had not heard much of the museum, even if we live in and around San Diego. But we realized these aircraft in different units to the north, and we've decided to stop.
On this sunny Saturday, the huge parking lot was very nearly two-thirds "to the word about the museum is off somehow. The visitors we saw seemed to fall into two general categories: retirees who presume there has been some military experience, and families of all sizes. Is clear that children of all ages have been deeply exploring one after another plane climbed to look in the cockpit, the examination of the bomb doors or landing gear and just looking at some of the larger plane with a puzzled look.
Upon entering the museum visitors will receive a floor map of the museum and the aircraft shown off in the ramp. Instead of simply displaying the aircraft the museum has organized a sequential series of exposures are through visitors from the 20th century of the First World War and the creation of the Champ de Mars in 1918. The call went out to our forces in Europe that Germans had great success in the war with their new "machines flying. "Congress then appropriated the money for development and several fighter aircraft as part of that package, training bases have been financed, including March the field.
March was found that field was opened only months before the end of World War 1 and, while continuing training a few years, the base of all but closed in 1923. It reopened in 1927 and was then used to join U.S. military 's most famous aviators and general. Painting exhibitions this story and then move on to the history of World War II and how Mars has been widely used during the war for training. Several battles are explained and visitors to discover the different types of aircraft and missions during the war. An exhibition, for example, focuses on the famous Tuskegee Airmen, they were a group of African-American pilots who played a vital role in the war. Another exhibition includes photographs and a model to tell the story of prisoners of war who was shot down over Germany and the conditions they have suffered until the end of the war.
The progression of the show allows visitors to forward to the war Korea, the Vietnam War and, finally, Desert Storm, which provides images, diagrams and artifacts from each period to convey these experiences and the role that air power has played in each.
Fully staff the museum has assembled a wealth of authentic material from each of these periods. A collection Full of historical firearms is on screen with a look at the pistols, rifles and machine guns of different periods. Several B-52 simulators are exposed, including those used to train gunners, navigators and electronic warfare officers. An assortment of missiles and bombs to help visitors understand the various weapons used by our military, past and present. Jet engines, piston engines, while radar systems, one can imagine what is in one of aircraft "are available to watch closely.
The museum also has a novelty, some articles, for example, can see the B-47 model used by Jimmy Stewart, when he filmed the movie "Strategic Air Command." For lovers of adventure in your group, try the route simulation reproduces the acceleration experience if it really flew in an F-14 fighter planes.
Several planes are exhibited in the museum itself, including former soldiers of the two world wars and some of the first jet aircraft ever built. But then leave and not on the ramp, is a fleet of probably more than the air forces of most a third of the world. "All aircraft are ordered with the descriptive plaques telling visitors exactly what each aircraft and why it matters.
Many of the aircraft in the Air Museum on Mars are not as easy to find nowadays. For example, the museum has one of four combat B-17 that exist today the United States. Another is the fastest plane SR-71 Blackbird "ever constructed and used for spy missions during the Cold War. The B-52's the screen are incredibly high when you approach "visitors can walk right into the rear wheel well and see where atomic bombs were stored as the B-52's were used as a deterrent to the height of the arms race.
The planes are great, but as often happens in a museum its kind, volunteers give texture to the experience, while at large. Usually people who are there to answer any questions you may have a bit of personal history with these devices and John Monahan is no exception. He retired after 28 years of Air Force career, Monahan was on duty at the P-38 Museum Day, 've visited, and that was more than willing to share their stories about flying the twin-engine P-38 fighter since he was commissioned in 1941.
A veteran of many combat missions, his eyes twinkled as he recalled Monahan fire power greater than you had with this revolutionary new fighter aircraft. He also recalled as a little rough, sometimes "losing an engine on takeoff and crashed because the majority of drivers on one side was so captivated. Another small problem with the P-38 was expelled when the pilot is often eaten by the structure of the tail. So the answer when something went wrong was to turn the plane upside down, open the cover and just dropped the aircraft.
Just beside the body of Monahan was an exhibition of the cabin of the P-38, where volunteers today was Toni Olson, daughter of 1st Lt. Jack Fox "Olson, who flew a P-38 named Miss Bow Legs in the Second World War. With the creation of the music of Glenn Miller only the desired effect, Toni took few minutes to explain that two of the three P-38 aces came from Mars AFB "one of whom was Tommy McGuire, with 38 combat kills.
These "living history" is a trip to March Air Museum even more enjoyable "experience particularly significant now that the U.S. military has turned a page of newspaper and once again much appreciated by most citizens.
AT A GLANCE
WHERE: March Air Museum is located south of Riverside on the road Interstate 215. Exit Van Buren is the north or south.
Collection WHAT: A surprisingly complete and detailed list of aircraft and military objects is an experience enjoyable for the whole family.
WHEN: Spring and fall are the best as it can get hot in summer and rain more often in winter. Several events will be arranged.
WHY: The museum is both entertaining and educational, especially suitable for families.
HOW: For more information, call 951-697-6600 or visit www.marchfield.org. Admission is $ 7 for adults, $ 3 for children 5-11, free under 5.
About the Author
Cary Ordway is president of Getaway Media Corp which publishes websites focused on regional travel. Among the sites published by GMC are sites on California travel and Northwest travel.
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