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Aircraft of the Pacific: Stinson L-5 Sentinel

August 08, 2018 ·

It’s not one of the more famous World War II-era aircraft on display at the Pacific Aviation Museum, but the Stinson L-5 Sentinel played an important role in World War II. The non-combat plane, also known as the “Flying Jeep,” evolved from a civilian craft introduced before the war, the Stinson HW-75. In 1940, Stinson […]

USS Juneau Sailor Finally Receives Recognition

August 03, 2018 ·

On November 13, 1942, during the Battle of Guadalcanal, USS Juneau (CL-52) was hit by several torpedoes from the Japanese submarine I-26 and sank. All but ten men died, some in the initial sinking and others while waiting for rescue, succumbing to the elements. Among those who lost their lives was Eugene Straub, a gunner’s […]

Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park: Outdoor Exhibits

August 01, 2018 ·

One of the main attractions of the Pearl Harbor Historic Sites is the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. In addition to the iconic submarine herself, the site features an indoor museum with artifacts and memorabilia from many different US submarines. Outside, there are more exhibits and artifacts. These are some of the fascinating things […]

The Final Decommissioning of USS Missouri

July 23, 2018 ·

Construction of USS Missouri (BB-63) began almost a year before the attack on Pearl Harbor, but it wasn’t until June 11, 1944, that she was commissioned into the United States Navy. She entered service at the tail end of World War II, but that was only one of several conflicts in which the "Mighty Mo" […]

Beyond Pearl Harbor: Other Oahu Activities

July 18, 2018 ·

A trip to Oahu isn’t complete without a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument to explore the history of Pearl Harbor. The devastating surprise attack of December 7, 1941 was a defining moment for the United States, ushering in changes that can still be seen and felt today. Exploring […]

The Kohler Brothers in World War II

July 09, 2018 ·

“Why don’t you go together and protect each other?” Mr. Kohler knew his son Charles was itching to join the war that the US suddenly found itself drawn into after the horrors that unfolded on December 7th, 1941, and it seemed logical to him that Charles and his brother Edwin enlist together. The two brothers […]

An Unarmed Warplane: Boeing Stearman Model 75

June 26, 2018 ·

During a visit to the Pacific Aviation Museum at Pearl Harbor, visitors come across a plane that was pivotal during the 1930s and 1940s, in the time leading up to the attack on Pearl Harbor and throughout the Second World War. Unlike the other models on display, this plane doesn’t appear to be ready for […]

USS Oklahoma Sailor Clifford Goodwin Identified

June 25, 2018 ·

It’s a headline that’s popped up dozens of times since 2015: The remains of a sailor from USS Oklahoma (BB-37), the ill-fated battleship that capsized and sank during the December 7, 1941 Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, is identified after more than seven decades and is returned home to be buried alongside his family. No […]

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Detroit

June 22, 2018 · Jason Alghussein

USS Detroit (CL-8), an Omaha-class light cruiser, was first laid down on November 10, 1920 and commissioned into the US Navy on July 31, 1923. Detroit's early years were mainly spent in the Atlantic and Mediterranean. Later, she took part in maneuvers and fleet problems in the Caribbean and along the US East Coast. In […]

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Worden

June 12, 2018 ·

Laid down at the Puget Sound Navy Yard in December of 1932, USS Worden (DD-352) was commissioned into the US Navy on January 15, 1935. Worden spent most of her early years operating out of San Diego, until late in 1939, when, in response to the outbreak of war in Europe, the Navy ordered a […]

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Aircraft of the Pacific: Stinson L-5 Sentinel

USS Juneau Sailor Finally Receives Recognition

Bowfin Submarine Museum & Park: Outdoor Exhibits

The Final Decommissioning of USS Missouri

Beyond Pearl Harbor: Other Oahu Activities

The Kohler Brothers in World War II

An Unarmed Warplane: Boeing Stearman Model 75

USS Oklahoma Sailor Clifford Goodwin Identified

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Detroit

Ships of Pearl Harbor: USS Worden

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