Tag Archives: aircraft

Norman’s Corner: The Envelope Aircraft Carrier

Posted on May 8, 2013 by admin

By Norman Polmar (Editor’s note: This is the eighth in a series of blogs by Norman Polmar, author, analyst, and consultant specializing in the naval, aviation, and intelligence fields. Follow the full series here.) A telephone call in early March … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, Norman Polmar | Tagged Admiral, aircraft, carrier, foundation, Historical, history, hybrid, Michaelis, naval, navy, NHF, Norman, nuclear, Polmar, propulsion, VADM | Leave a comment

Norman’s Corner: Pointing to General Genda

Posted on April 11, 2013 by admin

By Norman Polmar (Editor’s note: This is the seventh in a series of blogs by Norman Polmar, author, analyst, and consultant specializing in the naval, aviation, and intelligence fields. Follow the full series here.) While in high school I became … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, Norman Polmar | Tagged aircraft, carrier, foundation, Genda, General, Harbor, Historical, history, IJN, Japanese, Midway, Minoru, naval, navy, NHF, Norman, Pearl, Polmar, WW2 | 1 Comment

NHF to Host Member Event On Board USS Midway Museum in San Diego

Posted on March 18, 2013 by admin

To all Members and Friends of the Naval Historical Foundation who live in Southern California—You are invited to attend a festive reception aboard the USS Midway Museum on Sunday, April 7th from 6-8 pm. Please see the invitation posted above … Continue reading →

Posted in Museum Ship, News | Tagged aircraft, carrier, diego, event, foundation, Historical, history, Midway, museum, naval, navy, NHF, party, reception, San, USS | 1 Comment

RADM P.D. Smith Visits Cold War Gallery

Posted on January 9, 2013 by admin

On 8 January 2013, RADM P.D. Smith, USN (Ret) visited the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the layout of a future Maritime Patrol Aircraft exhibit for the Gallery. RADM … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, History, Navy Museum, News | Tagged Admiral, aircraft, ASW, aviation, aviator, history, Lockheed, maritime, model, naval, navy, Neptune, P2V, patrol, pilot, Smith | Leave a comment

Enterprise: The Enduring Connection

Posted on November 29, 2012 by admin

The inactivation this Saturday 1 December of USS Enterprise (CVN 65) at Naval Station Norfolk will mark the latest chapter of a close relationship between the Naval Historical Foundation (NHF) and one of the Navy’s most historically significant vessels. In … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News | Tagged 2012, aircraft, carrier, creekman, CVN, Enterprise, history, Holloway, inactivation, naval, navy, nuclear, USS, Winkler | Leave a comment

USS Enterprise Commemorative Coin Now on Sale

Posted on November 1, 2012 by admin

This week, the legendary aircraft carrier USS Enterprise (CVN 65) completes her final journey. Her return to her Norfolk, VA homeport this weekend will mark the end of 51 years of active service with the United States Navy, and 25 … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News | Tagged aircraft, carrier, challenge, coin, commemorative, CVN-65, Enterprise, history, inactivation, medal, naval, navy, USS | 1 Comment

Cold War Gallery Opening to the Public

Posted on October 3, 2012 by admin

In October 2012, the Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard, part of the National Museum of the United States Navy, will open to the public. The Gallery has been in development since 2003 and features a number of … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, Navy Museum, News | Tagged 2012, aircraft, artifact, Cold, DC, exhibit, Gallery, history, model, naval, navy, opening, public, ship, war, washington | 1 Comment

Group Hoping to Obtain Carrier ex-USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) Looking for Help of Veterans

Posted on August 13, 2012 by admin

The Rhode Island Aviation Hall of Fame is working to bring the decommissioned aircraft carrier ex-USS John F. Kennedy (CV 67) to Rhode Island. The group hopes to open the carrier (the last non-nuclear carrier to be commissioned by the … Continue reading →

Posted in Museum Ship, News | Tagged aircraft, carrier, history, JFK, Kennedy, museum, naval, navy, ship | 4 Comments

Medal of Honor Aircraft Models in Cold War Gallery

Posted on August 6, 2012 by admin

By Taylor Hitt, NHF Intern The danger of combat often brings out the best in people. A way to honor the individuals who have acted with “conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his [or her] life above and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, History, Navy Museum, News | Tagged aircraft, Cold, Estocin, helicopter, history, Honor, Hudner, Koelsch, Korean, Lassen, medal, models, naval, navy, vietnam, war | Leave a comment

NHF Historian Embarks On Board USS George HW Bush

Posted on July 11, 2012 by admin

NHF Digital Historian Dave Colamaria had the opportunity to embark on board the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier, USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) for a 24 hour visit in late June. NHF has worked closely with Navy Recruiting District, Richmond … Continue reading →

Posted in News | Tagged aircraft, Bush, carrier, Colamaria, CVN-77, Distinguished Visitor, DV, embark, George, history, naval, navy, nuclear | 1 Comment

Looking for Assistance on WWII Ship Recognition at Ulithi Atoll

Posted on July 10, 2012 by admin

We recently received an inquiry about some well known photographs from World War II. The images (see below) depict a vast fleet of U.S. Navy warships at anchor at Ulithi Atoll, on 8 December 1944, nicknamed “Murderer’s Row.” A group … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News | Tagged aircraft, atoll, camouflage, carrier, fleet, history, II, murderers, naval, navy, row, Ulithi, war, world | 6 Comments

Photographer Remembers Sinking of USS Yorktown (CV-5)

Posted on June 4, 2012 by admin

By CDR William G. Roy, USN(Ret). CDR Roy describes his experience as a member of the salvage party on board the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-5) during the Battle of Midway. CDR Roy is a long time Naval Historical Foundation … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured, History, News | Tagged aircraft, battle, carrier, destroyer, Hammann, history, II, Midway, naval, navy, PH2, photographer, Roy, sinking, war, world, WWII, Yorktown | 8 Comments

New History Published on US Navy’s Seventh Fleet

Posted on June 1, 2012 by admin

A new book has been published by the Naval History and Heritage Command, authored by historian Dr. Edward J. Marolda. It is titled Ready Seapower: A History of the U.S. Seventh Fleet. This historical study covers the service in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, News | Tagged 7th, aircraft, battleship, book, carrier, fleet, history, II, Korea, Marolda, naval, navy, NHHC, pacific, publication, Seventh, vietnam, war, world, WWII | Leave a comment

Three New Aircraft Models Installed in Cold War Gallery

Posted on May 9, 2012 by admin

The Cold War Gallery houses an impressive collection of aircraft models, all built by retired naval aviator Michael “Pyscho” McLeod. On Wednesday, 2 May 2012, three new models joined the collection. Psycho lives in Florida, and builds the aircraft in … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, History, Navy Museum, News | Tagged A4, aircraft, airplane, AJ, chopper, history, model, museum, naval, navy, plane, scale | Leave a comment

Interview with Cold War Gallery Aircraft Model Builder

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

We recently asked the aircraft model builder for the Cold War Gallery, Lieutenant Commander Michael “PYSCHO” McLeod, USN (Ret.), to share with us the process he uses to build the incredible models on display in the Gallery. Below are his … Continue reading →

Posted in Cold War Gallery, News | Tagged aircraft, airplane, bomber, builder, Cold, fighter, Gallery, helicopter, history, jet, kit, McLeod, model, naval, navy, war | 1 Comment