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The Estrella Warbirds Museum is now the #2 "Go-To" place to visit in the Paso Robles area! We welcome visitors from all over the world.
We are always looking for volunteers to help us greet visitors, show people around the museum and to hear about your own military experience.
Perhaps you enjoy tinkering or restoring vehicles or aircraft (or just want to learn). We'd love to meet you and for you to join us as part of our growing team! Its a wonderful place to make new life long friends!
Contact us today! We'd love to hear from you.
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March Dinner
Special Guest Speakers
George Marrett & a host of
Early Members of the Estrella Squadron
Wednesday, Mar 4, 2020
No Host Bar starts at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner starts at 6:30 p.m.
Three-year old
Estrella Squadron of the Confederate Air Force put on their first air show on May 23, 1993. The fifty odd members recruited aircraft such as the World War II BT-13, T-6, P-51 and a British Spitfire to thrill a big crowd at the Paso Robles airport. The US Air Force assisted the show with a flyby of the huge Lockheed C-5A Galaxy and, not to be outdone, the US Marines launched a pair of McDonnell AV-8 Harriers. The US Navy provided a Lockheed P-3 Orion on display and actually "backed up" the plane using reverse thrust. During the airshow Obbie Atkinson interviewed squadron volunteers and they explained their job.
All this flying and activity was captured on video by squadron members Obbie Atkinson and Ralph Grasso. Ralph's wife and Obbie wrote a script and George Marrett was the narrator for a 25-minute video of the historic event.
Now 27 years later, some of the early members will describe our humble beginnings by first playing the video and then discussing their hopes and dreams for the museum in the future. Don't miss this classic meeting! We've included a picture of the new paint on Thomson Hall in case you don't recognize it when you drive up!
Click
here for more information
on Estrella Warbirds Museum, and to make dinner reservations! NOTE: You now have an option to prepay for your dinner to avoid long lines at the door! Follow the reservation link below.
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Dinner is catered and open to the public ($20 person), reservations are
required
prior to 12 p.m., Tuesday prior to dinner
, either
On-line HERE
or
call
805 296-1935.
Please NOTE:
No seating without prior reservations.
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Our recently acquired 2008 AM General, M1123 Humvee, shown above left, is in its latter stages of restoration and clean-up prior to being put on display. Upper right is our North American Bronco, OV-10A, which has been undergoing a major restoration. This Bronco spent time with the US Air Force and in latter flying years, spent time as a spotter, fighting fires in Northern California before being retired from flight duty and finding a permanent home with Estrella Warbirds Museum.
There are many new projects in the works and if you enjoy helping to preserve history for tomorrow's generation, we would love to have you join us in the restoration hangar!
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Riding With A Winner & Woodland Auto Display!
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id you know that Woodland Auto Display was touting the banner in a grand way at the 2020 Chili Bowl in Tulsa this last month. Click on picture for video highlight.
You all know February is Black History Month. But did you know that the Woodland driver, Mark Lowery, was the first African American to win a main event at the Chili Bowl, the most prestigious dirt track midget racing event in the country? Congratulations to Mark and to the entire Woodland Family! Now, doesn't that circled "8" look familiar? See the original #8 at Woodland Auto Display.
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Win This Commemorative Wine Bottle!
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Click image to purchase your raffle tickets
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Flown on board
Betsy's Biscuit Bomber during the commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day and signed by dignitaries in Normandy, this piece of history could be yours! All proceeds go towards the construction of a new hangar at Estrella Warbirds Museum, which will house C-47B, Betsy's Biscuit Bomber. Click
here for more information on this unique opportunity.
Please note, we've added Betsy's schedule outside the museum to our
events calendar.
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We're Looking...
...Equipment Donations
As traffic at the museu
m continues to increase and the facilities expand, we are on the lookout for a few items which would be a great asset to our upkeep and maintenance. If you or your business have any of the following items to donate or need further detail, please contact
Scott Stelzle immediately.
* - A street sweeper machine to help maintain our lots and runways.
* - A small utility tractor with attachments
* - A large volume spray rig for weed control
* - A UTV aka Side by Side, with truck bed
* - A low time fully functional fork lift
* - A hydraulic dump trailer
* - A 3/4 ton diesel pick up truck.
Estrella Warbirds Museum, Inc. is a
non-profit under the provisions of sections 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code, Tax ID 77-0324714. Your donation may be eligible for deduction on our federal and state income tax returns.
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Just Two Month Away - Warbirds Wings & Wheels 12!
Calling all car aficionados, automotive swap meet sellers, food, drink and craft vendors! Now is the time to get your reservation in for
Warbirds Wings & Wheels & Swap Meet
, May 9th, 2020, for one of the best car shows in the area! Not only will you have a chance to show off you favorite vehicle, but also a chance for you and your car to be part of an upcoming broadcast of "
My Classic Car with Dennis Gage
" on national television!
You (or your car) could become famous,
immortalized in digital format for the entire world to see! No promises, but when Dennis Gage is around with film crew, there is always a chance! Sweet prizes too! Dennis will also be appearing at the hottest gig in town on Friday night, May 8th, for a Meet & Greet, as Monte Mills & The Lucky Horseshoe Band return for a fantastic dinner and dance.
Use the following links for registration:
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