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Planes of Fame Staying in Chino

Planes of Fame is keeping its flying artifacts at Chino for now, but there is a possibility of expanding in the near future. Planes of Fame Air Show
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Key Takeaways:

  • Planes of Fame Air Museum confirms it is definitively staying at its Chino, California location, refuting recent media reports of a full relocation.
  • While remaining in Chino, the museum is exploring the possibility of expanding to a second location, potentially Lincoln, California, in the future to house its growing collection.
  • The museum is planning significant upgrades and new exhibits at its Chino facility, including a Korean War Memorial, a Goodyear Blimp gondola display, enhanced STEM education programs, and new digital/VR experiences.
  • Despite a pending lawsuit, the museum will hold its annual airshow in May and host 17 other events this year, largely "Living History Flying Days" featuring demonstration flights of historical aircraft.
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There have been recent reports in aviation-related media suggesting that Chino, California-based Planes of Fame Air Museum is considering moving its stellar fleet of airworthy historical artifacts to the Lincoln Regional/Karl Harder Field in Lincoln, California, just north of Sacramento. And with the difficulties the museum has had with its neighbors at the Chino Airport related to its annual Planes of Fame Airshow these reports appear plausible.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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