March Field Air Museum Review
Be prepared for this awesome air museum filled with plenty of vintage aircraft and memorabilia.
A couple of months ago, I discovered the March Air Field Museum en route to our stay in San Diego. I never knew this place existed, and only happened to see it as I sped south on I-215 near Moreno Valley. And while I caught some amazing WWII aircraft out of the corner of my eye, I decided to keep driving.
For those of you who really know me, this is shocking!
My passion for WWII history “prohibits me” from neglecting my duty to engage every veteran or military museum I encounter. It’s just not like me to pass up an opportunity, and I almost did it twice.
As we left San Diego, we passed this hidden treasure again, and it wasn’t until several miles beyond that I was compelled to turn around and head back. I’m so glad I did.
Visiting March Field Air Museum was priceless.
Driving up to March Field, you will be mesmerized by the number of military aircraft present outside. It is almost overwhelming to take in.
You’ll notice a variety of aircraft and vehicles dating back to World War II to the present. There are the crowd pleasers, including the famous B-17, B-24, and B-29 Superfortress bombers. If you like the F-4 Phantom or F-16 Fighting Falcon, they’ve got it covered. There are Hueys, an AH-1F Cobra, a C-17 Globemaster, and an SR-71 Blackbird, to name a few more aircraft.
I spent over an hour just walking outside, getting up close and personal with these beauties. You have to take time to appreciate the history and importance of it all.
They offer more than aircraft.
While the static aircraft displays are 90% of what you’ll encounter at March Field Air Museum, you’ll also have access to memorials and historic memorabilia from various eras.
The incredible tributes to our military heroes grace the outside grounds before you enter the hangar. You can learn more about the Fifteenth Air Force, see the P-38 Lightning Memorial for WWII, or see the cost of freedom at the National Distinguished Flying Cross Memorial. It’s all very humbling.
The March Field hangar houses many exhibits and educational elements for all ages. They have done an exceptional job of keeping this essential military history alive.
And there is so much to see!
I almost missed out on something special.
Donetta urged me twice to stop at this museum, and I almost ignored her to reach my destination. Yet traveling can’t always be about getting to the next place; we risk missing out on priceless discoveries like the March Field Air Museum.
If you love military aircraft or history, and you’re in Southern California, don’t drive by this place. Stop and enjoy all of the awesomeness it offers. It’s well worth the time and money.
Thank you to everyone who has made March Field Air Museum a reality. I salute you!
