Printable copy of Airport Map (Maps are also available at the Gift Hangar)
Our Chain of Hangars
Hangar One The Watson Hangar The Quinn Hangar The Richards Hangar
The Donalson Hangar The McWilliams Hangar The Dewey Hangar The Pridmore Hangar The Gift Hangar
Hangar One
Visit our exhibit that explains the origin of Santa Paula Airport. Watch a video made from film that was taken during Opening Day ceremonies. Peer into the past into a diorama of the original airport.
Watson Hangar
 Hanger #3 of the Museum's "Chain of Hangars" belongs to Dave Watson and has a decidedly British flavor. Dave's collection includes a 1944 de Havilland Tiger Moth in Brooklands Flying Club livery, beautifully restored by Dave about 12 years ago. There is a de Havilland Gipsy Moth built in 1930 and beautifully restored in England before being bought by Dave and brought to the USA. There is also a Gipsy Moth restoration project well under way. This aircraft was originally built in 1927, served in Canada for several decades before coming to the USA where it has had a storied life in the motion picture industry and here at Santa Paula Airport. The aircraft's previous owner was Bud Gurney and was once flown by his friend, Charles Lindbergh. The aircraft is being restored to flying condition. |
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In addition to the airplanes, there is a restored 1966 Austin-Healey 3000 in British Racing Green. Decorating the walls are many photos, paintings and other memorabilia covering early and mid 1900's aviation, mostly of Britain and the Continent. There are display cases of airplane models, old aircraft instruments, items such as flying goggles, and early flight manuals and books. Several large models hang from the rafters, some of which are flying models. |
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| And if all this were not enough, a modern aircraft construction project as crept into the hanger in the form of a Van's Aircraft RV-12. This is an E-LSA (experimental light sport aircraft) kit. The airplane is being built by Don Kennedy, a member of the Aviation Museum here at Santa Paula. The progress being made on the restoration and construction projects is a continuing source of interest for visitors. | ||
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Donalson Hangar (aka the "Radio Hangar")
See over 200 restored antique radios, antique televisions, jukeboxes, and photos from Dale Donalson's Aerobatic Competitions
Dewey Hangar
The Dewey family has been on this airport for generations, and this hangar features lots of Dewey family aviation memorabilia, including photos of many of Mike's stunt flying adventures, in a 1950's style setting, along with extensive collections of Gilmore oil items, Coca Cola themed items, and Texaco aviation models, and midget racing items.
Pridmore Hangar
Home of CLASS Racing, this hangar features extraordinary aviation art, motorcycles, and much, much more
The Gift Hangar
Gifts and souvenirs for aviation-minded folks. Located near Santa Maria Street in our new headquarters hangar, open only on First Sundays