Jun 25, 2012
It is pretty rare for a civilian to be taken for a ride in and Air Force supersonic T-38 Talon. When Hualdo Mendoza volunteered his talents and time to assist the Air Force offered him the ride of a lifetime as a gesture of appreciation for his work
Apr 23, 2012
Students at the Flabob Airport Preparatory School had a Thursday worth remembering. They were able to pose questions to astronaut Don Pettit, aboard the International Space Station
Apr 23, 2012
Mr. Tom Wathen, Chairman of Board for The Wathen Center, has presented John Lyon with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The award which recognizes service to the Wathen Center and Flabob Airport
Mar 30, 2012
The Aeronca Aviators Club will stage their second annual Southwest Fly-In at Flabob Airport on May 18-20.
Mar 07, 2012
Middle and high school students at the Tom Wathen Center located on Historic Flabob Airport in Jurupa Valley (near Riverside) are preparing to talk to an astronaut aboard the International Space Station.
Feb 13, 2012
The Thomas W. Wathen Foundation has changed its name to The Tom Wathen Center to affirm its role as a leading provider of aviation-related educational programs.
Jan 26, 2012
The 94th has a historic lineage, Nieuports and Spads in WWI, P-38s in WWII, later F-86s, F-4s and F-15s, and now the F-22 Raptor. For over 25 years, the 94th displayed a full scale Nieuport 28 replica outside their squadron building in their honor.
Nov 16, 2011
In a series of touching ceremonies reminiscent of life in this country 60 years ago, Flabob Airport took the time to honor America’s veterans. Despite some early showers, thousands of people from the surrounding communities turned out to celebrate.
Nov 07, 2011
In a move clearly designed to attract more young people to aviation, Flabob Airport has been bringing an After School Program to fifth and sixth grade students at local schools for six years.
Oct 24, 2011
Riverside, CA – On Saturday, November 12 the sky over Flabob Airport will be active with fly-bys and fly-ins intended to honor America’s Veterans. Participants will be arriving or saluting veterans in warbirds, homebuilts, antiques and classics.