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THINGS
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March
Field Museum Riverside County
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For
anyone who has ever traveled through Riverside, March
AFRB is a familiar landmark. As drive past you will notice
a good number of aircraft outside the base surrounding
an old hanger with a checkered roof. This is the March
Field Museum home to over 60 historic aircraft.
Inside the hanger you will find vintage aircraft and displays
relating to the history of military aircraft. Outside
you will find a vast collection including the famous record
breaking Lockheed SR-71 "Blackbird" and a B-29
Superfortress.
March Field Museuj is a really an interesting place to
visit you will really be amazed viewing this huge collection
of military aircraft. Weekend's they have a hot dog stand
with cold drinks and ice cream. Be sure to pick up a souvenir
from the museum store. Plan on spending at least three
hours to view the entire collection. Tour groups are welcome
with advance notice.
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March
Field Museum SNJ-4 "Texan" (Navy) |
The museum
is operated by the non-profit March Field Museum Foundation.
Its support comes entirely from donations, contributions,
and the proceeds from the gift shop.
On weekends, a vendor is on site with hot dogs and hamburgers.
Group Tours for the hearing impaired and Spanish speaking
visitors are available with advance notice. The museum has
several wheelchairs available for visitor's use. March Field
Air Museum, and the P-38 National Museum are adjacent to
the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California.
Dining options are limited however one exit north of the
museum on I-215 is Cactus Ave with several fast food restaurants;
two exits north on I-215 is Alessandro Blvd with many more
restaurants
March Field Air Museum serves as home to over 70 historic
aircraft and many inside displays relating to the history
of March Field, now known as March Air Reserve Base. The
main building was erected in 1993. Its style reflects the
traditional hangars of earlier aviation days. The checkerboard
roof can be seen from the Interstate 215 freeway |
Bell
AH-1F Cobra |
SR-71
"Blackbird" |
March
Field Air Museum, and the P-38 National Museum are adjacent
to the March Air Reserve Base, Riverside, California open
from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days a week and most holidays
excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, and Easter.
For museum information, call (951) 697-6602 Kids under 5
are free. |
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Reagan
Library
highlights include the
original Air Force One Presidential jet. |
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