The San Diego Air & Space Museum invites you to experience the extraordinary at the all-new Ripley’s Believe It or Not!® exhibit! Packed with mind-boggling oddities, rare artifacts, and unbelievable stories, this special exhibition promises to amaze, entertain and spark curiosity for guests of all ages.
Over the past 37 years, a total of $1,143,300 in scholarships has been awarded by the Museum to 378 deserving students, many of which are now enjoying distinguished careers.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Gillespie Field Annex will once again welcome the local chapter of the International Plastic Modelers Society for one of the Annex’s most popular recurring events: the Modelers Swap Meet.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s expert Restoration Team has long been known for its ability to refresh and recreate airplanes and artifacts to like-new condition. Recently, they were put to the test when they were asked to restore a rare Kinetic Sculpture depicting the iconic Hollywood sign.
The Trimotor, one of the first all-metal airplanes, was the first plane built to carry passengers rather than the mail. The original 4-AT model seated eight passengers, later increased to twelve, and then thirteen passengers. The plane had three engines, which allowed it to fly higher and faster than other airplanes of the same time period. It could reach speeds up to 150 miles per hour.
CNAC was a Chinese commercial airline that operated alongside Allied forces in the China-Burma-India Theater during World War II. Its crews assisted in the evacuation of Hong Kong following the Japanese invasion in 1941 and later flew dangerous supply missions over the Himalayas, known as “the Hump,” after Burma was cut off in 1942. These flights were carried out in difficult weather with limited navigation and little margin for error.
The Ryan Brougham model B-5 was a high-wing cabin monoplane with ample room and comfort for six, and was powered with a 300 hp Wright J6 series engine. Neat and trim with good proportion, the B-5 was a deft and capable airplane with a sprightly performance.
Hollywood has long had an infatuation with flight, and many movies have been produced that have aircraft in leading roles. This online exhibit will look at many of these films, using rarely seen images from our archives.
The F-14 Tomcat isn’t just an aircraft—it’s an American icon. From its debut at Naval Air Station Miramar here in San Diego in 1974, to its starring role in the blockbuster films Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick (in which the Museum’s Tomcat was featured), the Tomcat has captured the imagination of millions and represented the very best of aviation technology.
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