Estrella WarBirds Museum News

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In this Issue:

▪ Free Movie Night
The Wings of Eagles

▪ Fouga Magister Paint

▪ New! Sprint Car Simulator!

▪ Museum Vehicles Glow in the Dark!

Free Movie Night - December 10th

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What’s New?

Charles Stevens

Free Movie Night
December 10th, 2009
Thursday
The Wings of Eagles

6:00 p.m. Pizza by the Slice
6:30 p.m. Movie Time

Starring: John Wayne, Dan Dailey, Maureen O'Hara. John Ford and John Wayne's tribute to a courageous friend!

Based on the true storey of Commander Frank "Spig" Wead, pioneer aviator turned screenwriter. Wayne and O'Hara play off each other well, both playing strong characters.

John Wayne plays naval aviator Wead, who wrote the story or screenplay for such films as Hell Divers, Ceiling Zero, and They Were Expendable.
2.5 Stars - Leonard Maltin .
(1957 - 110 min.)

The recently donated Fouga Magister sports new paint job and Israeli markings.

The French Fouga Magister, CM 170, which was recently donated to the museum by Blythe Montanaro, in memory of her late husband, has been put back together and was repainted in with the Israeli Air Forces markings. Although the plane was originally designed as a trainer, the Israeli's were the first to use it as a fighter jet during the 6 Day War.
A special thanks goes out to the great restoration crew that dismantled, transported and reassembled the plane and especially to Ron Boyt and Gary Corippo for the excellent paint job. For more information on the Fouga Magister and pictures of the restoration process, go Here>

Robert Woodland checks out Arnold Hermanson on the new Sprint Car Simulator

The Woodland Automobile Display Building is hosting a new sprint car simulator. Arriving just in time for the December Dinner meeting, the new simulator gives you the opportunity to see what it was like to race around a quarter mile track while trying to stay ahead of the pack, off the walls and clear of the other race cars. During the month of December, you will be able to test it out for free. A very special thanks to Richard Woodland for his continued efforts in arranging a first class auto and racing display!

It's Big! It's Beautiful!
And... It Glows In The Dark!

The 1943 Burma Jeep was just one of the six vehicles which were decked out with Christmas lights for the Paso Robles Lighted Christmas Parade. This annual event is always a great way to start out the holiday season. Estrella Warbirds Museum is fortunate to have a great vehicle restoration team and a wonderful series of military vehicles that have been restored to original operating condition. They are always graciously received by the public during community events. There were at least twelve museum members who participated, endured the chilly evening, and enjoyed being able to show off some of these wonderful museum assets! For more pictures, Go Here

Got Time for Volunteer work?

We need warm, friendly and helpful volunteers to help out as docents in the gift shop, automotive display building and Freedom Hall. <Learn More>

Honoring The Past

Inspiring The Future

Twenty Years Strong!

Current and Upcoming Events: Now you can plan ahead for upcoming Estrella Warbirds Museum events.
If you know of upcoming EWM events not listed, email us.

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Gary Ryan
Last seen performing during the December Monthly Dinner. Click on picture for a brief video.

Order online:
• Honor your favorite veteran
• Memorial Board posted in Freedom Hall and on line.
• Support your museum while recognizing a veteran
• Click on Eagle above

Estrella WarBirds Museum
4251 Dry Creek Road
Paso Robles, CA 93446

Recorded Info: 805 238-9317

Hours of Operation
Friday: Sat 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 12 Noon - 4 p.m.

Group Tours (Minimum of 10 or more) available Monday thru Wednesday by appointment, reserved 7 days in advance. Call 805 466-1212. Price for Group Tours is $4 per person.

Reserve Thomson Hall for your next corporate meeting or party. Call Scott 805 674-6240
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