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Castle Air Museum is a military aviation museum in Atwater that celebrates the history of aviation and the evolution of aircraft throughout history. The former United States Air Force Strategic Air Command base-turned-museum is home to a fascinating collection of wartime memorabilia, personal military artifacts, historic photos, and uniforms from the past century, along with over 70 beautifully restored vintage military aircraft ranging from pre-WWII to the present-day fighters. The Museum gives visitors an insight into extraordinary history of aviation with a world-class display of Bomber Aircraft that spans nearly 70 years, as well as a collection of U.S. Air Force jet fighters, including America's first operational jet fighter, the Lockheed P-80. The museum also explores the future of aerospace.

5050 Santa Fe Dr, Atwater, CA 95301, Phone: 209-723-2178

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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