by Igor K. | Nov 12, 2019 | California
The Hornet Legacy The USS Hornet (CV-12), a United States Navy Essex-class aircraft carrier, was commissioned on November 29th, 1943. The carrier was originally named USS Kearsarge but was renamed in honor of the prior USS Hornet (CV-8) when she was sunk at the Battle...
by Igor K. | Oct 30, 2019 | Washington
AirMuseumGuide.com would like to thank Wil Shellenberger, the President of the PBY Memorial Foundation, and George Love, Restoration Manager, for all the hospitality during our visit to the PBY Naval Air Museum. PBY Catalina seaplane base The history of the PBY Naval...
by Igor K. | Oct 28, 2019 | California
Museum history The Aerospace Museum of California, originally known as the McClellan Aviation Museum, was founded in 1982 as a part of the US Air Force museum system. After McClellan Air Force Base, located just north of Sacramento, was closed in 2001, local...
by Igor K. | Sep 30, 2019 | Washington
AirMuseumGuide.com would like to thank Ray Jordan, McChord Air Museum Curator, for all the help and information provided during our visit. Museum Location and Access McChord Air Museum, founded in 1982 by the McChord Air Museum Foundation, is located on the grounds of...
by Igor K. | Feb 24, 2019 | California
Location & history San Diego Air & Space Museum opened its doors for the first time on February 15, 1963. It was initially called San Diego Aerospace Museum and was located in the Food and Beverage Building in Balboa Park, currently known as Casa Balboa. The...
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