The North Bay Air Museum is an aviation museum located at Sonoma Valley Airport in Sonoma, California.
  Location within California | |
| Location | Sonoma, California |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 38°13′27″N 122°27′23″W / 38.2241°N 122.4564°W |
| Type | Aviation museum |
| Founder | Chris Prevost |
| Website | www |
History edit
Background edit
Chris Prevost became interested in aviation after visiting the Sonoma Valley Airport on a field trip. In 1984, he took over the Vintage Aircraft Company, which had been founded in 1975, and began offering rides in Stearman biplanes.[1] Eventually, he became co-owner of the airport in 2002 and bought it outright in 2008.[2][1] The following year he flew a P-40 that had been purchased as a wreck from New Zealand and under restoration since 2004.[3][4]
Establishment edit
Prevost began planning for the California Aviation Heritage Museum in June 2010.[5]
Collection edit
Programs edit
The museum offers rides in two aircraft on loan to it.[11]
References edit
- ^ a b McHugh, Paul (4 August 2016). "This Time Machine Comes with Wings". Sacramento Bee. pp. 6C–7C. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Meet the Team". North Bay Air Museum. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Griswold, Lewis (1 June 2005). "Ex-Pilot's WWII Airplane Resurfaces". Fresno Bee. p. B1. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Norberg, Bob (30 January 2009). "Restored WWII Plane Back in Sky Over Sonoma Valley". Press Democrat. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Come Fly with Us". Sonoma Valley Sun. 24 June 2010. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ a b c d e "Display Aircraft". North Bay Air Museum. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "FAA Registry [N121SC]". Federal Aviation Administration. U.S. Department of Transportation. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ a b "About". North Bay Air Museum. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ Taylan, Justin (18 October 2023). "P-40N-5-CU Warhawk Serial Number 42-105306". Pacific Wrecks. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Airframe Dossier - North American Mustang IV, s/n 9228 RCAF, c/n 122-41023, c/r N51GP". Aerial Visuals. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "Flights". North Bay Air Museum. Retrieved 15 January 2024.