The Hiller Aviation Museum, a Fun Visit for the Whole Family! |
By Flying Journalism, Contributing Writer & Photographer |
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he Hiller museum is visited by nearly 100,000 visitors annually. I decided to make my way up to the San Carlos Airport (KSQL) to see the excitement for myself (the museum is conveniently located on the west side of the airport.) For those who don't know, San Carlos is just south of San Francisco. Read more…
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A VIEW FROM THE COCKPIT |
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Photo provided by Jim McIrvin. Click on the photo to see previous airport photos. |
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