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Flying Leatherneck Museum

T-4203 Anderson Avenue, San Diego, CA 92145-0316
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Ranked #57 of 193 attractions in San Diego
4.5 of 5 stars 4 Reviews
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Strongsville, Ohio
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 41 cities Reviews in 41 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
“Interesting, FREE museum on the grounds of Miramar Naval Air Station”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

I had two reasons to visit this little museum - 1) I had a cousin who was an Instructor at the Navy Top Gun school here, about twenty years ago, and 2) I am a great fan of carrier-based aviation. I was not disappointed in my visit. The museum is staffed by several friendly and knowledgeable volunteers, one of whom... More

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yorkshire
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“I love the museum - it is so interesting.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 4, 2011

I have been a couple of times now to the flying leathernecks, and am always amazed by how interested and fascinating the staff are. The last time i went, there was a marine who had been to Iwo Jima, and this time one of the staff had just retired after flying helicopters since the end of Vietnam. There are loads... More

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virginia
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
“A small museum of US Marine Corps aviation.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 12, 2011
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This is the perfect place for those interested in aviation history and all things military. It is aboard the US Marine Corps Air Station at Miramar and located near the Officer's Club. They have a small space and lots to display inside the prefab building. Outside is a area with planes on display. They have a nice little gift shop.... More

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Voecklabruck, Austria
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194 reviews 194 reviews
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73 helpful votes 73 helpful votes
“Sehr interessantes Museum der "Flying Leathernecks" der US-Marine”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 14, 2011
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