Air and Space Museum

I know I am a month behind, but I still wanted to post these photos from our trip to San Diego. Even though our time on the Midway was amazing, the Air and Space Museum was collectively our favorite. They have all the cool old restored planes, helicopters, and jets. They have a brand new space exhibit where you get the idea of what it's like to live on a space shuttle. Here are some of the highlights of our day.

Ammon in the helicopter.

This man was a helicopter operator on the USS Midway and now is the boss over donations to the museum. He allowed us to go down into the plane restoration garage in the basement and showed Ray how the planes are restored. (It is the best restoration shop in the nation.)

This is the Pilot and the museum curator standing watching Ray. They gave Ray a real panel that they were working on. They showed him what to do and then put him to work. He sat there working on the panel for about 30 minutes...in complete boy heaven...and when he was done, they said that once the plane is finished his name will be printed on the plaque of those people who restored the plane! Very cool!!

Another shot of our busy airplane mechanic!

This is the ejector seat of the plane Ray helped restore.


Another shot of the plane they are working on.

Not only were they cool to Ray here, but they gave all the kids backpacks with souveniers, books, treats, toys, etc. We were treated to a fabulous luncheon of Ray's favorite foods...tacos and lasagna...and were given a very kid friendly tour by a wonderful docier, Vern.

Pilot Ammon.

It was such a great day. Thanks again to Make-A-Wish for setting it up and big thank you to everyone at the Air and Space Museum in San Diego.