NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM

SAN BERNARDINO, CA

Norton Air Force Base Museum is located in San Bernardino, California. The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the former Norton Air Force Base. It was established in 1977 and is run by a small team of dedicated volunteers.

The museum consists of a variety of displays and exhibits, which include aircraft and aircraft parts, photographs, artifacts, and documents. The museum also features a full-scale replica of an Air Force One jet, which visitors can explore.

In addition to the museum displays, the museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events. These include lectures, tours, and other special events. The museum also offers a variety of volunteer opportunities and internships.

The museum is open to the public seven days a week for a nominal fee. Visitors can explore the museum's exhibits and learn about the history of the base and the Air Force. The museum also has a gift shop and a library where visitors can learn more about the history of the base.

Norton Air Force Base Museum is a great place to visit for anyone interested in learning more about the history of the United States Air Force. It is a great way to learn more about the history of the base and the Air Force, and to experience a unique part of California history.

NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SAN BERNARDINO CA. US MID #8400601510

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

KC-10A Extender Conceptualized as the next generation of aerial tankers the KC-l0 combined the tasks of a tanker and cargo aircraft. Carrying more than 356,000 pounds of fuel - twice as much as the KC-135 Stratotanker – 75 personnel, and 170,000 pounds of cargo, the KC-10 could transport entire units of support personnel while re-fueling their deploying fighters enroute. The KC-10 could also be used to transport litter and ambulatory patients using patient support pallets during aeromedical evacuations.

Unlike previous re-fuelers, the KC-10's boom operator controls refueling operations through a digital, fly-by wire system. Sitting in the rear of the aircraft, the operator can see the receiver aircraft through a wide window. During boom refueling operations, fuel is transferred to the receiver at a maximum rate of 1,100 gallons per minute.

The KC-10 fleet was used extensively during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in 1991, Operation Allied Force in 1999 and during the War on Terror following the September 11, 2001, attack.

The museum’s KC-10 Extender tail number 84-0185 was built in Long Beach California and delivered to the United Sates Air Force, March AFB in September 1984 with subsequent assignments to Travis AFB. It was flown to March Field Air Museum in 2023 for permanent display. It remains on loan from the NMUSAF.

Source: <a href="https://www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/" rel="noreferrer nofollow">www.marchfield.org/aircraft/cargo/kc-10a-extender-boeing/</a>

San Bernardino Mountains in Fall Scenic mountain views next to Highway 18, near Rimforest, CA

Sunset in the San Bernardino Mountains A scenic sunset view just off of Highway 18

Contact NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM

NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM
1601 E 3RD STREET
SAN BERNARDINO
CA
92408

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NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM Information

MID #	8400601510
Name	NORTON AIR FORCE BASE MUSEUM
Alternate Name
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	455055697
NTEECC	A51
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME	0
REVENUE	0
LAT/LONG	34.104531, -117.251177
CODES	FIPS State Code: 06 FIPS County Code: 071 US Census Tract: 006500 US Census Block: 1017