Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Today is the F7F Tigercat. Inside an air-conditioned hangar. Please remember to wear comfortable clothes and rubber soled shoes. Physical restrictions may apply.

Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Today’s open cockpit is the P-40 Warhawk. Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes. Inside an air conidtioned hangar.

Sit in the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Today’s open cockpit is the Corsair, inside an air conditioned hangar. Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes. Physical restrictions may apply.

Presented by Jim McFarlin:  Are every-more advanced generations of existing weapons systems the path to America’s future security or are they missing the mark in the cyber age? Today’s technology-fueled global environments suggest that cyber warfare trumping aerospace power may be more a matter of “when” than “if”, and sooner rather than later. Is it possible that a new era of national defense policy is about to begin?

Sit inside the cockpit of a vintage warbird. Today’s open cockpit is the F-104 Starfighter, inside an air conditioned hangar. Please remember to wear comfortable clothing and rubber soled shoes.

Join the fun at the Palm Springs Air Museum’s 9th annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show. Volunteers from the various sections of the Museum will cook up their favorite chili recipes and you get to decide which is best. It will be a ghoulish fest for the eyes and the tummy. Over 100 classic vehicles will be on display. Last year’s returning participants are Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association, Sun ‘n’ Sand Region of the Antique Car Club of America,…

Most people know of William Wellman as the director of Wings, the first motion picture to win an Academy Award for best picture. But did you know that he was a decorated fighter pilot in World War 1? Wellman’s career spanned 40 years, and he received 42 Academy Award nominations and 7 Oscars for the 76 motion pictures he directed. He directed eleven films on aviation. Hear his personal story from his son, Bill Wellman, Jr. An inside look at…

Get a sneak peak at the F-84F Thunderstreak before its official unveiling the next day. Meet pilots who flew this jet, and meet other Air Museum members and supporters.  Wine and cheese reception. $15 for members and $20 for non-members, with advanced RSVP; $25 at the door.  760-482-1836 – membership office