MCAB Miramar, San Diego, U.S.A.

The Flying Leatherneck Museum comprises a large outdoor display area with around 30 airframes and an inside display of photos and exhibits highlighting many aspects of U.S. Marines air operations. The museum is very well presented and the exhibits are well thought out. The crew running the museum were, without exception, very helpful, informative and friendly. The range of aircraft on display is quite surprising with everything from trainers through to helicopters. As with any outdoor exhibit, and to be expected, the aircraft are suffering from the elements and all are in need of a coat of paint. Some are carrying obvious damage as well, but it's still a great opportunity to se these beasts in the flesh and get up nice and close. A CH-53 very obli gingly flew right overhead while I was there!