The Chico Air Museum was formed to commemorate the historic role played by local pilots, servicemen and women, aircraft pioneers and aviation legends. It is the mission of the Museum Staff and Volunteers to "Celebrate Aviation History" and continue to document and preserve the many artifacts, aircraft, and stories of the men and women who contributed to the colorful history.

 

     

The Museum consists of Historic Aircraft in the outdoor display (see links at left for photos) and a growing indoor Museum featuring pictures from notable aviators such as Thaddeus Kerns, Jimmy Doolittle, John MacCready, Bud Allen, and artifacts from the 1945 "Chico B-29" crash site.

The Museum is privileged to display a unique 4' x 14' painting done in 1945 depicting the Flight Line of the Chico Army Airfield.