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World War II Aircraft: North American T-6 Texan

October 22, 2018 ·

Despite the desperate need for pilots after the outbreak of World War II, American servicemen didn’t just undergo a few hours of on-the-ground training before being allowed to take control of actual warplanes. They needed time in the cockpit of an actual aircraft, one that was basic but still provided them with hands-on experience with […]

World War II Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain

August 31, 2018 ·

As the threat of war in the Pacific loomed, the Douglas Aircraft Company took a look at its DC-3 fixed-wing propeller-driven civilian craft and saw the opportunity for a military version of the plane. The DC-3 first flew in 1935, but it would be another six years before the military version, known as the Douglas […]

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 […]

The History of Hangar 37 on Ford Island

February 23, 2018 ·

Getting to know every element of a place as rich in history as Pearl Harbor can be a daunting task. When planning a visit to this important site and the many exhibits and memorials contained within, it helps to have some background understanding of what awaits. Many people already have at least some knowledge about […]

Pacific Aviation Museum's Hangar 37

January 20, 2018 ·

During the course of American aviation history, the aerial fleet of the US military has undergone vast changes to keep up with the changing demands of warfare. Aircraft that were once simple flying machines have evolved into complex and powerful planes capable of delivering deadly payloads that could level cities. The Pacific Aviation Museum at […]

October 25, 2012 · Randy Miller

The Pacific Aviation Museum is located in converted aircraft hangars at Luke field on Ford Island in the middle of Pearl Harbor. It grows in exhibits and popularity each year and is certainly worth a visit. It has been rated one of the top 10 aviation museums on TripAdvisor. One of the most iconic sights […]

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pacific aviation museum

World War II Aircraft: North American T-6 Texan

World War II Aircraft: Douglas C-47 Skytrain

Aircraft of the Pacific: Stinson L-5 Sentinel

The History of Hangar 37 on Ford Island

Pacific Aviation Museum's Hangar 37

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