SAN DIEGO, California — Santa’s recently retired original sleigh “Santa One” — the most famous aircraft of all time, which he flew around the world every Christmas Eve delivering toys to children — has a new home at the San Diego Air & Space Museum.
“Santa One” has been lovingly restored in the museum’s restoration shop and includes bright red paint and gold trim and lettering.
The San Diego Air & Space Museum’s Rotunda of historic aircraft is a perfect fit for “Santa One”, according to museum officials.
A ceremony held Dec. 1, 2021, to unveil the newly restored sleigh also acknowledged Santa as perhaps the world’s oldest and greatest aviator of all time.
“I am so thrilled to have a new home for my original ‘Santa One’ and to have it so magnificently restored and displayed by the prestigious artisans at the San Diego Air & Space Museum,” Santa said.
“Santa One” will be on display at the museum through the holidays.
The holiday exhibit also includes a patriotic Christmas tree featuring a complete set of the 40 Official White House Christmas Ornaments provided by the White House Historical Foundation, as well as an original copy of the first printing of “The Night Before Christmas.”