There were five aircrafts on display, along with several display cases of souvenirs. Some of the airplanes were on loan and some were donated to the museum. The movie was filmed on airport property. Local people were hired to be in the crowd scenes of the movie. When all the construction is finished on this building it will add 4,500 square feet of display area to the museum.
Private tours are also available.
The Museum of Flight and the Santa Maria Public Airport put on an airshow every year. At these shows they display several planes used in the war through today's passenger planes. Besides the planes, there are many gift booth displays that sell all sorts of gadgets and gifts related to flying. Delicious foods are found at many food booths at the show.