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The Estrella Warbirds Museum has always been known for its constant change and quality of the displays. If you have not been to the museum in a while, there is no better time then this summer to catch up on the latest aircraft, military vehicle or automotive display that has become part of the museum since the last time you visited.
If you have a little bit of extra time on your hands and are looking for a new hobby or willing to share your knowledge or even learn something new, we are always looking for
gift shop workers, docents or volunteers in the restoration or maintenance areas. We are all family and would like you to join us! It's fun! There are plenty of new friends to meet and enjoyable times to be had.
Contact us today! We'd love to hear from you.
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October Dinner
Special Guest Speaker
Dave Brooks
USN Aviator, Retired
Wednesday, Oct 4, 2017
No Host Bar starts at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at 7.p.m.
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Dave Brooks has been a member of the
Estrella Warbirds Museum since 2001. He has long enjoyed his role as one of the many docents and especially enjoys the opportunity this brings to meet and interact with people from all over the world. Dave is quick to note that we truly have a unique and wonderful facility.
A California native, Dave enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1953, as a U.S. Naval Cadet or "NAVCAD" and started his training at Pensacola, Florida in April 1953. After 18 months of training he was designated Naval Aviation and commissioned as an Ensign, USNR, in October 1954.
During this aviation training, he flew various aircraft, the SNJ, T-28, F6F and AD Skyraider, assigned to his first fleet unit, Fighter Squadron Fifty-Four, (VF-54), stationed at NAS Miramar, San Diego, California. Dave was part of Air Group Five (CAG5) and deployed on the USS KEARSARGE CVA 33, From October 1955 to May 1956.
After completing his initial deployment, he was then assignment as a Flight Instructor in Pensacola, Florida, training students in formation flying primarily in the T-34 Mentor. He spent many a free evening and night flying the SNJ.
Following his four year active duty assignment, Dave joined the Reserves and flew the S2F, C-54 (DC-5), and the C-118 (DC-6), and was one of the few non-airline pilots qualified as a Transport Plane Commander (TPC) in the reserve units at NAS LOS ALAMITOS, California.
As speaker for the October Meeting, Dave will share about his Naval career and in particular, his love for the Douglas AD, or now called the A-1 Skyraider.
Make sure you have signed up on line or have a current reservation. Hope to see you there! More information about Dave Brooks and the event plus pictures from a previous dinner
can be found at this link.
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 or call call 805 296-1935.
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An Insider's Look at the Stratolaunch - Rescheduled
Due to an unfortunate accident, the previously scheduled look at Stratolaunch with Zach Reeder requires a reschedule to a yet to be determined date. We
apologize for the inconvenience.
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Got Free Time? Want to Meet Great People?
As a growing organization, the Estrella Warbirds Museum is always looking for individuals interested in spending a few hours a week or a month, greeting guests and sharing our wonderful facility and displays with visitors from around the globe. Now that the city of Paso Robles has granted us lease to an additional 9 adjacent acres, we have plenty of room to grow, which makes room for many hands on deck. If you enjoy meeting people, we would love to train. Could be you have a special talent or ability you wish to put to good use? We'd love to talk to you. Click on the above picture and let us know you are interested.
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MegaSwap at the Museum!
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| Click on picture for more images from our recent MegaSwap Meet held September 24th. Plan to attend next spring's event! |
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How We Keep On Growing!
Estrella Warbirds Museum is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
We have been funded over the years solely from private sources, benefactors, groups, individuals and members. We receive no funding from your tax dollars. We exist because of your generous support and we are forever grateful. We've continued to grow as more people have seen what can happen when individuals and community seek a common goal - preserving our heritage for future generations. As we continue to grow, our expenses, unfortunately, continue to increase also. We are ever vigilant as to how your donations are spent to insure 100% goes to the support of the museum. If you would help support us or would like more information, please visit our website at this link, or call us at 805 238-9317
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