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Scroll through to find a library of online resources related to WWII history, STEM education and aviation created by our partners and other reputable sources. The National WWII Museum Online Resources From the Collection to the classroom: This is The National WWII Museum’s hub for curriculum resources. Four volumes of
Museum Refreshes Summer STEM Camps For Hawaii’s Youth Each year, more than 15,000 students participate in STEM education programs offered by Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. “Our STEM programs help students understand the history and science of flight, and introduce aviation and aeronautical engineering as a viable career.” – Shauna Tonkin,
We asked our dedicated volunteer, Carolyn, about her favorite event: Gala! She says, if you’re thinking about volunteering, “Just do it! Come and check it out – it’s only one night and the museum has something for everyone.” Q & A with Gala Volunteer Carolyn 1. What drew you to
Please join Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum’s efforts to transport a rare Navy/Douglas SBD Dauntless to Pearl Harbor, where she will serve as a centerpiece of the 75th Commemoration of the end of World War II in 2020. The SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber is a spectacular machine of liberty and freedom
A Riveting Tale of Women, the Workforce and World War II 1. Why did you decide to join the workforce? The men went off to war and I wanted to help out the war effort in any way I could! I saw the Riveter posters saying “We Can Do It”
Join Us in Honoring the Legacy of President George H. W. Bush From the pilot seat to the Oval Office– George H.W. Bush was truly one of “Our Greatest Generation” heroes. Like so many young men of his time, he stepped forward when our nation and our freedom were threatened.
This week is Spring Break for many of our island’s students. Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum offers a great opportunity to learn from America’s Greatest Generation, while still being STEM-focused and family oriented. Come and visit MathAlive at the Aviation Museum, fun for the young, and the young at heart! MathAlive
Our Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum family mourns the loss of Burl Burlingame. A modeler, writer, lecturer, photographer, story teller, and passionate aviation historian, Burl leaves a strong legacy here at our museum. Burl was involved with the museum since our earliest days, providing guidance, insight, historical perspective and his unique
WWII Veteran Col. Bruce Hunt (L) with Robert Dunn (R) of the Museum Board of Directors. On Monday March 4, 2019, WWII veteran and Hawaii resident Colonel Bruce Hunt made his way to the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum. The trip to the Museum with his family was to celebrate his
Although mortally wounded by a torpedo hit, the USS Nevada managed to make a run toward the open sea. However, she was already taking on water, and when the second wave began, she was hit by five dive bombs. These inflicted many casualties and made fire fighting and flood control
The Tiger Moth was to the British Commonwealth what the Boeing Stearman was to the United States—the plane that most pilot candidates first flew to begin their flight training or to end it if they did not have the “Right Stuff.” World War II British Commonwealth Elementary Flight Trainer Posted
X Marks the Spot December 2019 Update: The Museum’s TBM Avenger has been restored and is proudly displayed in Hangar 79. Posted on March 26, 2018 By Burl Burlingame | [email protected] | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum My father flew P-51 Mustangs during the war, and when I was a wee
In traditional torpedo/bombers, a pilot, an observer, and a gunner/radio operator sat behind each other. At first glance, the Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger torpedo/bomber looks like it has the same seating plan. There is a pilot, a long canopy, and then a gun position. Yet World War II Avenger photographs rarely
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