Upcoming Events

Palm Springs Air Museum celebrates its 25th anniversary with thanks to all who served Our Country. Join us for a day filled with flight exhibitions, musical performances, birthday cake, re-enactors and activities for the kids. At 1PM we will unveil our newly restored A-7 Corsair II and have a special tribute to all who maintained and flew this fabulous machine.

From Eagle Scout to USAF Lt. Col, with combat experiences in both the Korean and Vietnam conflicts, the story of Dean Hunter’s military career is one that you will have to hear firsthand to believe. Accidentally sent to Korea as a Marine Private without any combat training, Hunter went on to become one of the highest-decorated officers for heroism in the US Air Force. Author, educator, and American hero Dr. Dean Hunter relates his experiences from ground pounder to pilot…

The Palm Springs Air Museum will be hosting our annual Props and Hops Craft Beer Festival featuring craft beers from all over the region, DJ Alex Harrington and Desert Sol, food vendors In 'N Out Burger, Cone Zone, Fries Galore, Nick's Pizza and flight exhibitions. Warbird rides for sale. This event grows in popularity every year and is quickly becoming the premier craft beer event in the valley. Visit PSPropsHops.com for festival times and admission prices. Fest is presented by…

Few people realize 1,038 women pilots served in the U.S. Armed Forces during WW2. These intrepid groundbreaking women came to be known as the WASPS or Women Air Force Service Pilots. This presentation is a look at the history of the WASPS and some of the 38 women pilots lost their lives in the service of our Nation. Presenter: Michael Carra

Known as the Kido Butai Attack Force, this presentation will focus on the Japanese carrier-based aircraft that participated in the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941. These included the Aichi “Val” dive bomber, the Nakajima “Kate” torpedo bomber and of course the Mitsubishi “Zero” fighter. This fascinating presentation will provide a behind the scenes view of the strike force that “woke the sleeping giant” in the opening days of WWII. Presenter: Michael Carra

One of the mysteries of the Battle of Midway concerns the failure of USS Hornet’s air wing to find the Japanese fleet during the most critical phase of the battle. Sixty dive bombers and fighters were on the same course and time as the other two air wings, but never saw the enemy fleet. Only the torpedo planes, separated from the others, managed to find and attack the Japanese carriers and were wiped out. Why did fifty dive bombers fail…

Ho, Ho, Ho and Away we go…   Each evening Santa Claus will arrive at the Air Museum in his helicopter to greet all the good little girls and boys who have come to see him.  In addition to sitting for photographs and having a special gift for each child, Santa will open the museum to reveal a Christmas light spectacular for children young and old to enjoy.  Details on cost per car or person pending.   Check the museum website…

From the day Amelia Earhart disappeared in 1937, this case has captured the imagination of the world. Now take an in depth look at the historic background and current information on a true legend. Still today, America’s Greatest Mystery. This presentation will look at previous and the most current theories on the case plus a look at a possible upcoming expedition to locate her. Presenter: Michael Carra