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Today in History

1926 - Lt. Cmdr. Richard E. Byrd and Chief Aviation Pilot Floyd Bennett report reaching the North Pole. Both receive the Medal of Honor for this event.

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Discover in depth details about the museum’s aircraft and artifacts.

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Up Close

Read about the people and events that shaped naval aviation.

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Crossroads of
the Pacific

Experience the colorful tapestry of squadron memories in the Cubi Bar Café.

World War I
Centennial

Learn about naval aviation’s service in the Great War.

Virtual
Tours

Man the cockpits of vintage warbirds and walk through a century of history.

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