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Take full advantage of the docents—they are highly knowledgeable, cheerful, and eager to share interesting details about the aircraft and prototypes. Engage with them to deepen your understanding of the collection.
Visitor tip
The YF-23 fighter competition prototype (one of only two in existence) is the main feature and centerpiece of the museum. Prioritize seeing this rare aircraft, along with the F-5 cockpit experience.
About Western Museum of Flight
Museum dedicated to aviation history. Real & model aircraft in a museum devoted to the history of aviation in Southern California.
What visitors say
OMG my nephew had a great time he is geek when it comes to airplanes and I'm glad he enjoyed himself. Tim was a great guide and knowledgeable. My nephew wants to one day go to flight school and own a plane so this was definitely a great…
This is a gem of a museum. They have some interesting stuff, much of it from Northrop Grumman, including one of only two YF-23 fighter competition prototypes. They have an F-5 you can sit in, and it's in great condition. Their docents…
A great museum for any airplane or aerospace enthusiast. The YF-23 (PAV 2) is the main feature here. The $10 donation for admittance was well worth it. There was also an F5, A4, etc. The museum is inside of two large aircraft hangars…
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- Houses one of only two YF-23 fighter competition prototypes (PAV 2), a rare aircraft that competed against the F-22 in the Advanced Tactical Fighter competition
- Features a hands-on cockpit experience where visitors can sit inside an F-5 aircraft in great condition
- Museum is housed inside two large aircraft hangars located within an active airport facility in Torrance, CA
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