Palm Springs Air Museum To Do Fly Overs on Veterans’ Day In Support of City Of Palm Springs’ Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch

PALM SPRINGS —The Palm Springs Air Museum will  provide warbird fly overs in support of the city of Palm Springs’ Veterans Day Appreciation Lunch.

The  Air Museum will fly two vintage warbirds, the P-51 Mustang and the T-28, over the Appreciation Lunch outside Palm Springs City Hall today,  Nov. 11, 2020.

“Veterans are the cornerstone of the Palm Springs Air Museum, and honoring them is part of our core mission. The … Museum is honored to support this important day with the city of Palm Springs,” said Vice Chairman Fred Bell.

The drive-thru luncheon will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. in front of City Hall, 3200 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way. Veterans should enter in their vehicles from Civic Drive and exit City Hall from El Cielo Road. In addition, the Palm Springs American Legion will present the Colors.

Strict social distancing protocols will be in place and face coverings are required to be worn at all times during the event.

The Air Museum contains more than 71 vintage airframes from World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War contained in 86,000 square feet of open hangars and on the tarmac. Additional displays and memorabilia are located throughout the hangar facilities. Hours are 10 am to 5 pm. Admission rates range from $11.50 to $18.50. Kids 12 and under get in free with paid adult admission. Discounts for seniors and teenagers. Active military and immediate family are free with ID.

For more info, visit PalmSpringsAirMuseum.org or call 760-778-6262 during business hours.

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  • P-51-Bunny in the sky: Palm Springs Air Museum