Flight Test Historical Foundation

The Flight Test Historical Foundation serves to promote and develop the Flight Test Museum at Edwards Air Force Base: From the foundations website: "The mission of the Flight Test Historical Foundation is to raise funds to support the development of the Air Force Flight Test (AFFT) Museum at Edwards AFB, California and the museum's Blackbird Airpark Annex at USAF Plant 42 in nearby Palmdale.The Foundation's fund-raising efforts focus primarily on museum improvements, new construction, exhibits, aircraft acquisition and restoration, and educational programs." They in effect are preserving the rich aviation history of the Antelope Valley and Mojave. Their efforts are bearing fruit. Major construction has begun to place the museum beyond the controlled areas of the Air Force Base and make it more accessible to the general public (right now its a limited tour with a long wait list). While I was there for my tour they had just broken ground. Aside from that they are always looking for donations, sponsors, and even volunteers to help with everything from events to restorations.