Spirit of Naval Aviation
When you first enter the National Naval Aviation Museum, you approach a larger than life tribute to Naval Aviators. Captain Robert L. Rasmussen, USN (Ret.) and Director of the Museum conceived the design to…
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The Emil Buehler Naval Aviation Library
Tucked off to the side in the National Naval Aviation Museum is the Emil Buehler Library. This is the type of room that most men would like to park their desk in and…
Read MoreNational Aviation Hall of Honor
The Naval Aviation Hall of Honor at the National Naval Aviation Museum recognizes individuals for extraordinary achievements in Naval Aviation. Since its inception in 1979, the Hall of Honor has…
Read MoreBlue Angels Electric Composite
This is a composite of an image I first posted back in 2011 of the Blue Angels display at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Add some clouds, a little motion blur and an electric style and things start jazzing up just a bit.
Read MoreThe Demon and the Banshee
Jets are cool. Fighter jets are even cooler. The closet most people will ever get to one is on their TV screen. But at the National Naval Aviation Museum, you can get…
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Intruder on the Lexington
The A-6A Intruder flew from 1960 to 1997 carrying out its mission of close air support and tactical/strategic bombing. The A-6E Intruder carried an impressive array of weapons and electronic…
Read MoreMesserschmitt ME 262
I remember as a boy learning about this pioneer jet fighter. So imagine my delight when I saw one at the National Naval Aviation Museum. If it had been deployed a few years…
Read MoreThe Pensacola Lighthouse
I had seen it from a distance several times, and was in no hurry to visit it. But the Pensacola Lighthouse was a lot more interesting than I expected. The lightkeeper’s…
Read MoreWaiting for Retirement
So just what are you supposed to do with old military assets like tanks, ships and airplanes. While some might be used for training the next generation of military personel,…
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One-Eyed Jack’s
Recreations are a great way for museum visitors to get a feel for things that are long gone, or that they would never have an opportunity to normally experience. Walking through the…
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