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Castle Air Museum, Atwater, CA

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Castle Air Museum

A military aviation museum on part of the former Castle Air Force Base, with more than 80 aircraft on display.

5050 Santa Fe Drive, Atwater, California 95301 · Atwater, CA

About Castle Air Museum

Castle Air Museum is a military aviation museum in Atwater, California, located at Castle Airport. It sits on 35 acres of the original Castle Air Force Base and holds more than 80 aircraft, from pre-World War II types to modern fighters. The collection includes many bombers, among them some of the rarest preserved examples in the country. Visitors can also see a presidential VC-9 aircraft through a guided tour available for an extra fee on weekends or by appointment.

  • #military aviation
  • #bombers
  • #aircraft collection
  • #presidential aircraft
  • #indoor and outdoor exhibits

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