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The Estrella Warbirds Museum has always been "the place to go" for local meeting, group dinners and company events.
If you enjoy working with people and groups and are interested in making some extra money each month, we are currently in need of a part time facility rental coordinator. Experience preferred.
Contact us today! We'd love to hear from you.
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June Dinner
Special Guest Speaker
Kathy Boyte
"Quilts of Valor"
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
No Host Bar starts at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner starts at 6:00 p.m.
The June monthly dinner will feature Kathy Boyte & Gold Coast Quilt Guild. For years, their group has been designing Quilts of Valor, specifically for veterans who served during World War II. They will be presenting a series of quilts designed for Korean War and Viet Nam veterans. This is a unique way to say "Thank You" to those who put their lives on the line for the freedoms we enjoy today. You don't want to miss this heartfelt moment when multiple Estrella Warbird Museum members are recognized for their service!
Carol Verstuft will also be on hand summarizing activities from the recent Warbirds Wings & Wheels event and the success it has brought to the museum. If you were anywhere close to Estrella Warbirds Museum this past month on the weekend of May 11th, you would have known there was a lot of excitement going on! Well over 200 exceptional vehicles were on display along with live music from Monte Mills & the Lucky Horeshoe Band, the BMX StuntMasters, Tractor Restoration displays, food, vendors, and a few (very loud) front end dragsters. Thousands of people joined in on the excitement and had a great time.
Click here for more information on the museum news and dinner reservations!
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Dinner is catered and open to the public ($20/person), reservations are
required
prior to 6 p.m., Monday prior to dinner
, either
On-line HERE
or
call
805 296-1935.
Please NOTE:
No seating without prior reservations.
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Betsy's Biscuit Bomber, Normandy Bound!
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If you have been following the Facebook pages for Estrella Warbirds Museum or for Betsy's Biscuit Bomber, you would know that they have arrived in England and preparations are underway for her to join numerous aircraft from allied forces in the commemoration of the Normandy Invasion and to honor the lives of those men and women who endured the cause of World War II.
You can follow Betsy's two month journey with routine updates from the pilots and crew at
on our website or click on the aircraft image, above..
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Estrella Warbirds Museum
recently acquired a
Saab J-35 Draken,
which is currently in storage in Chino, CA. This exceptional Swedish Mach 1.7 fighter jet needs to be transported to Paso Robles as a static display. Transport costs are just under $6,000. We need your help!
The Saab J-35 Draken is one of several that have been sitting idle in Chino since last utilized in the Test Pilot School at Edwards AFB. Now the airport manager wants them removed as soon as possible. This will be an excellent addition to our growing fleet of former military aircraft (both US and international). Time is short so we need to make arrangements at the earliest possible time to relocate this aircraft to Paso Robles. There were less than 700 of these aircraft built and relatively few, if any, left flying. Your generous donations are greatly appreciated!
Estrella Warbirds Museum is a non-profit under the provisions of IRS tax code. ID 77-0324714. Your donation may be eligible for deduction on your federal and state income tax returns.
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Warbirds Wings & Wheels 11 & Swap Meet, May 11th
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What a great time was had by all at this years event! Thanks to everyone who showed vehicles, BMX StuntMasters, the vendors, the musicians, the food (and the beer garden) and some very loud front end dragsters! Wow! Was that fun! The feedback we've been receiving has been tremendous! We want to extend a special thanks to all the sponsors that supported the museum in a tremendous way this year:
American Riviera Bank,
Bella Luna Winery,
Black Oak Best Western,
Blakes Hardware,
Borjon GMC,
Carquest Atascadero,
Cal Paso Electric,
DeWar,
EC Products,
Fronty Winery,
Central Coast, Mercury Club,
Hammond Overhead Doors,
Hearing Aide Specialists,
Hogue Grips,
Keith McGillis Real Estate,
Napa Auto Paso Robles,
Nunno Construction,
Pacific Premier Bank,
Pappy McGreggors,
Paso Magazine,
Paso Robles Chevrolet,
Pear Valley Winery,
Pioneer Auto,
Planet Fitness,
Photo Stop,
Rainbow Marine,
Remax Realty - Mitch Culver,
Senor Sanchos, Taps Truck Center and Travel Paso!
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Our
Public Information Officer, Michael Levine, has done an outstanding job during his tenure. He and his family are relocating to the mountains of Colorado. The museum is currently seeking to fill this volunteer position. If you have some free time each month and love to keep the public informed, let's talk!
We also have a position open for a part time facility rental coordinator to work with local businesses and individuals in regards to facility rental and/or catered events. Resumes are being solicited and should be emailed.
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Unique Solutions
The restoration crew came up with an outstanding solution to an age-old problem - what to do about storage and desert sun? This new awning will supply display shade for some of the restored military vehicles and storage for necessary mission related items.
If you would like to get involved and have some time to spare each month, we'd love to talk with you. Stop on by or fill out a
volunteer form online.
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