California Warbirds was founded in 1969 by John Crocker as a Non-Profit organization. John's intent was to purchase a P-51D Mustang and fly it to airshows around the West Coast of California. He first purchased a North American AT-6D trainer and then a short time later a P-51D Mustang, Serial Number 44-72192.

California Warbirds, Inc. became a Federally recognized 501(c)(3) museum in 2002. We were very pleased to gain this status and are proud to be known as California Warbirds Air Museum. Our mission is to restore, preserve, and make available for public display these aircraft of historical significance through member and public contributions.

Our Members not only donate money to keep these two historic aircraft flying, but also their time. It is this dedication that keeps our doors open to the public and allows us to continue the tradition the late John Crocker founded so many years ago.

We are very proud of the fact that we can continue to display our aircraft to the public in remembrance to all the men and women who served in our armed forces so their efforts and sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Click here for our letter from the Department of the Treasury granting us 501(c)(3) status. This allows individuals who donate monetarily to California Warbirds Museum to deduct their donations from their Federal Income Taxes.

From all of us at California Warbirds Museum thank you for your support.

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California Warbirds, Inc. is a nonprofit PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION, and is not organized for the private gain of any person. It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law of the State of California for public and charitable purposes The general purpose for which this nonprofit corporation is formed is to promote an appreciation of the value and history of former military aircraft, to with:
a. To establish rules of governance sufficient to the fulfillment of this purpose;
b. To conduct any and all legal activities in support of the general purpose;
c. To establish policies and procedures necessary to ensure perpetuity of the organization and its purposes.