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THE VISION
AN INSPIRATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

ILLUSTRIOUS HISTORY   The Travis Air Museum served Travis Air Force Base and the community in a 45,000 sq. ft. facility, attracting over 60,000 visitors a year from all over the world–prior to September 11, 2001. Located on the air force base, access to the museum was limited due to security concerns and attendance dropped. To accommodate our many non-military visitors and remain a dynamic part of the civic life in northern California the museum will move to a new location accessible to the public without passing through gate security. Thanks to the family of Jimmy Doolittle and to the Doolittle Tokyo Raiders organization, the gift of the use of General Jimmy Doolittle’s name for the new museum will provide the guiding vision for the expanded museum.

VISION FOR THE FUTURE   With the launch of an ambitious capital campaign the Foundation has developed plans to bring to life the vision of a public educational center to house the current 30 airplanes and thousands of historical artifacts, the largest such collection between San Francisco and Seattle. Over 11 acres have been dedicated for the new museum that will include an informal science and education center, a conference center, the Jimmy Doolittle exhibit and display areas for World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, modern flight, space exploration, humanitarian missions, various collections, outdoor exhibits, library archives, restoration workshops, gift shop and staff offices.

LIST OF DIFFERENT EXHIBIT AREAS: • World War I • World War II • Jimmy Doolittle Exhibition • Korean War • Vietnam War • Modern Flight • Space Exploration • Humanitarian Missions • Collections • Outdoor Exhibits • Library Archives MEET THE ORGANIZATION WITH THE VISION: The Jimmy Doolittle Air & Space Museum Education Foundation has provided leadership in developing the vision and plans for the new facility and securing the designation of 11 acres next to the hospital at Travis Air Force Base. The preliminary plans call for a new location for 30 aircraft and a 60,000 sq. ft. facility. The Jimmy Doolittle Air & Space Museum Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) incorporated in 2003 to develop this new facility with the support of individuals, corporations and foundations throughout the United States. The new museum’s day-to-day operations and ongoing facility maintenance will be managed by Travis Air Force Base.   The Foundation will continue to raise funds and support special educational and facility projects after the new museum is opened and provide a board of directors to oversee the museum’s programs, exhibits and aircraft.

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