The Estrella Warbirds Museum is an
aviation museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia.[3] The museum is located at
Paso Robles Municipal Airport in central California and is named after Estrella Army Airfield.[3] In July, 2009, the museum opened an automobile display featuring classic racing cars, The
Woodland Auto Display.[4]
History
The museum began in 1993, when it acquired and moved three buildings from a former almond orchard to the airport.[5] Originally founded as the Estrella Squadron of the
Commemorative Air Force, it became independent in 2000.[6]
A collection of military vehicles was donated by Herman Pfauter and in 2015 it was placed on display in a new 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) building called the Red Ball Express Motor Pool.[7][8][9]
Facilities
Control Tower at the museum entrance
The museum is made up of the Hangar One, Al Schade Restoration Hangar, Thompson Hall, Freedom Hall, Brooks Building,
Woodland Auto Display, Hind Pavilion, and Pfauter Building.[10][11]
The Estrella Warbirds Museum is an
aviation museum dedicated to the restoration and preservation of military aircraft, vehicles, and memorabilia.[3] The museum is located at
Paso Robles Municipal Airport in central California and is named after Estrella Army Airfield.[3] In July, 2009, the museum opened an automobile display featuring classic racing cars, The
Woodland Auto Display.[4]
History
The museum began in 1993, when it acquired and moved three buildings from a former almond orchard to the airport.[5] Originally founded as the Estrella Squadron of the
Commemorative Air Force, it became independent in 2000.[6]
A collection of military vehicles was donated by Herman Pfauter and in 2015 it was placed on display in a new 5,000 sq ft (460 m2) building called the Red Ball Express Motor Pool.[7][8][9]
Facilities
Control Tower at the museum entrance
The museum is made up of the Hangar One, Al Schade Restoration Hangar, Thompson Hall, Freedom Hall, Brooks Building,
Woodland Auto Display, Hind Pavilion, and Pfauter Building.[10][11]