This Saturday, October 17, you can be among the first to experience a special evening at the Palm Springs Air Museum. This evening will feature a rare opportunity to step inside Walt Disney’s newly restored Grumman Gulfstream I.
The Grumman Gulfstream I was seen at the D23 Expo in September 2022, where guests had the chance to see the plane up close. The plane was later transferred to the Palm Springs Air Museum, where it is currently on display. In late December 2022, a D23 event was held at the air museum where the plane was officially moved thanks to a long-term loan from The Walt Disney Company.
The event will feature two special guests with unique connections to Disney history: Ed Ovalle and Mark Malone.
Ed Ovalle is the Archives Manager at The Walt Disney Company with extensive experience in archives and collections management. Within The Walt Disney Company, Ed progressed through roles, starting as a Senior Clerk and advancing to Researcher, Collections Specialist, and Archivist. He will share insights into the aircraft’s history and legacy with fascinating discoveries from the historical collections of The Walt Disney Company.
Mark Malone is the son of Walt Disney’s personal pilot, Chuck Malone, and former captain of Walt Disney Productions’ Gulfstream. Mark accompanied his dad on the very first pilot training flight in 1964, when Mark was only 9 years old. He flew regularly on MM one for the next 25 years. In 1979, Mark joined the team to fly the Gulfstream and flew it as Captain for Walt Disney Productions until 1985. Mark will discuss the history of the plane and the family’s involvement.
The evening will include an intimate guided tour, stories about the aircraft’s history and restoration, light refreshments, and a featured presentation from these special guests. A unique limited-edition T-shirt will also be available for purchase that evening.
The event will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Tickets for this event are available now. Tickets for members of the air museum are $50 for this event. General admission tickets are also available for $65.
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