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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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July Dinner
Special Guest Speaker
William J. Hatch
Colonel, US Army, Retired
Wednesday, July 11, 2018
No Host Bar starts at 6:00 p.m.
Dinner starts at 7.p.m.
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Colonel Hatch is a 1972 Graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. He holds a Master's of Science Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Arts Degree in National Security from the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. Colonel Hatch served 28 years as an Officer in the Active Duty Army and spent an additional 11 years as a Colonel in the California National Guard. In 2010 he was selected to take over as the Director of the California Specialized Training Institute under the California Emergency Management Agency.
Colonel Hatch served 28 years as an Officer in the United States Army, he holding numerous Command and Staff positions in both the Armor and Aviation Branches.
After Colonel Hatch retired from the Active Army he went on to serve another 11 years full time in the California National Guard serving as the Chief of Operations and Plans, State Headquarters in Sacramento and as the Post Commander for both Camp San Luis Obispo and Camp Roberts.
Colonel Hatch was the founding President of the Atascadero Veterans Memorial Foundation from 2006 -2010 and was responsible for leading the effort to build the Faces of Freedom Memorial in Atascadero. He is also a past President of the Atascadero Kiwanis Club and former Treasurer for the San Luis Obispo American Red Cross.
More information on Colonel Hatch can be found here.
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: There is no guarantee anyone will be seated without reservations.
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Restoration Projects Currently Underway
This Douglas TA-4j Skyhawk aircraft is presently snuggled into our restoration hangar undergoing its' first major facelift since arriving in 2010 as part of a package deal (all pieces wrapped in one package but not necessarily in the correct place...). It's almost ready for final painting. Also taking up residence in the hangar is a M151A1 (MUTT) Jeep, undergoing a frame up restoration. We should have some exciting news coming shortly on several other new projects which you should find of great interest.
If you've ever thought about lending a hand on one of our restoration projects, we can always use the help. Just show up on a Monday, Wednesday or Saturday morning to volunteer. Experience not necessary, but a willingness to learn and have an enjoyable time, is required.
Click on the Skyhawk picture to see more information on this particular aircraft.
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Woodland Auto Display Updates
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Several things have been in the works these past few months other than the "possibility" of a new building expansion. I won't go into too much detail now but will give you a taste of what is coming down the pike.
Two of the Woodland Auto Display historical racing cars have been selected as part of a special "Salute to Ascot" display at California State University, Northridge. If you are in that area, the display will run from mid August through October.
There will be numerous changes in the
Woodland Auto Display the next time the doors open. The cars destined to Calif State University, Northridge are being replaced by the a (returning) 1941 Packard Woody Sedan Wagon which was one of the featured cars on
My Classic Car and was recently on loan to a couple of regional shows.
You will find two new Sprint Cars, both excellent but one in particular has outstanding historical value. It was built by the late Bruce Bromme Jr, formerly from Templeton, CA., and driven by one of the all time west coast greats, Dean Thompson. This particular car ran for approx. 14 months in 1982/1983 and won an incredible 24 main events. These two cars are both on loan to the
Woodland Auto Display.
Last but far from least, we will be receiving on loan our first Silver Crown Car in the next couple of weeks. (Silver Crown looks much like the old upright Indy cars or overgrown Sprint Cars and were designed to run on 1 mile tracks.) Not only will it be the first one to be displayed at the Woodland Auto Display, it is the one that former NASCAR star, Jeff Gordon, won the championship in prior to switching to Stock Cars.
Needless to say, even when things look calm at
Woodland Auto Display, there is usually a lot going on behind the scenes.
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Rob Kinnear Returns To The Helm of Estrella Warbirds Museum Board of Directors
Rob Kinnear, a well experienced Board Member and Director was recently elected president of the Estrella Warbirds Museum Board of Directors for the current fiscal year. Rob previously served as president from 2010-2012.
Rob is joined on the board by two new directors, Cindy Bergin and Charles Rooks, plus eight returning directors.
More information about the Estrella Warbirds Museum board of directors can be found by following the link when clicking on Rob's picture.
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Do You Have Some Free Time This Summer?
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Have you thought about how you are going to spend the summer? Here's a great idea. Have some fun!. Estrella Warbirds Museum is actively seeking active humans in dire need of other human interaction.
What's your talent?
Customer Service? We need your help in the gift shop.
Do you like sharing stories and adventures? We need your help as a greeter or docent at the museum. Helping visitors find their way around. Learn a little history! Don't worry. Many visitors know more about specific items in the museum than most would give them credit. Why? because they may have been part of the item's past history.
Do you like books? Reading? Our library is a great source of historical books and can always use another set of hands to help out during the day.
Do you like automobiles or racing history? The Woodland Auto Display is a great place to meet people and swap stories. Do you have a few extra hours to spend helping out?
We guarantee you will meet interesting people. It's a great place to make life-long friends. It's a great place to give a little back to the community in which you live. It's a great place to be part of the fastest growing non-profit museum on the central coast.
We want to meet you. Kindly fill out the volunteer application form. Click on the logo above for more information.
Thank you!
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