Flightlines Express - September 2025 Issue

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The Goodyear Blimp, Pete Bunce, “Flight of the Grumman Cats,” and Jack Pelton Headline Star-Studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame Class of 2025

The Goodyear Blimp, celebrating 100 years as an icon in the skies above countless cultural and historic events, Pete Bunce, former President & CEO of the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), “Flight of the Grumman Cats (Cat Flight),” legendary fighter aircraft produced by Grumman, and Jack Pelton, Chairman and CEO of EAA and a leader throughout the aviation community for decades, to be honored at the annual star-studded International Air & Space Hall of Fame gala Saturday Nov. 8.

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Join us for a Pumpkin Chunkin’ Good Time!

Join us for some good old fashioned -- and kind-of messy-- FUN during our annual Halloween-themed Pumpkin Chunkin’ celebration at the San Diego Air & Space Museum in Balboa Park on Saturday Oct. 11.

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San Diego Air & Space Museum’s “Aerofest” Open Hangar Day and Museum Sale set for Saturday October 4 from 9 AM to 3 PM at the Gillespie Field Annex in El Cajon

The always-enjoyable Open Hangar Day opportunities include activities for kids of all ages, Docent-led tours, and up-close and personal looks at the Museum’s fascinating world class restoration projects.

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Mission Control Mobile Classroom: Spreading Education in Our Communities

The innovative Mission Control mobile classroom dramatically increases the Museum’s STEM outreach and drives educational programming in parts of our community where the need is most critical.

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Visit or Hold Your Next Special Event at the Museum’s Gillespie Field Annex

The Museum’s site in El Cajon serves as an additional exhibit space for our growing collection, a storage and restoration facility, and is also available for third party special events in a rare, spectacular setting for that important aviation enthusiast in your life.

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Featured Artifact: Grumman A-6E Intruder

The A-6 Intruder was the world’s first attack bomber capable of detecting and identifying tactical or strategic targets, and delivering both conventional and nuclear ordnance in all weather conditions.

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Featured Online Exhibit: Atomic Safety Films

During the Cold War, Nuclear War was a real threat. However, we have a few films in our Archive that prove that if you just follow a few safety precautions, you would have nothing to fear! 

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