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Donor Gets First Look at Battleship USS Arizona (BB 39) Model

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

The battleship USS Arizona (BB 39) resting at the bottom of Pearl Harbor, is a powerful symbol of the devastation wrought on 7 December 1941 as Japanese aircraft swooped down on the unsuspecting American Pacific Fleet. Surprisingly, until the year … Continue reading →

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BOOK REVIEW – The Sailing Frigate: A History in Ship Models

Posted on March 26, 2013 by

By Robert Gardiner, Seaforth Publishing (distributed by Naval Institute Press in the United States), (2013). Reviewed by Mark Lardas Robert Gardiner’s latest book, The Sailing Frigate: A History in Ship Models, illustrates why he is so highly-regarded. He has previously … Continue reading →

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NHF Historian Wins LEGO Shipbuilding Contest with 5 Foot Long Fletcher Class Destroyer

Posted on February 5, 2013 by

This past Saturday, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum (HRNM) held their second annual “Brick by Brick: LEGO Shipbuilding” contest. The event brought together those who love naval history, and those who love the iconic children’s construction blocks. The day-long event … Continue reading →

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Cruiser USS Worcester Model Installed in Cold War Gallery

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

  Last week, an enormous model of a unique cruiser from the Navy’s post-World War II fleet was moved from the main Navy Museum at the Washington Navy Yard, across the parking lot to the Cold War Gallery. The builder’s … Continue reading →

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RADM P.D. Smith Visits Cold War Gallery

Posted on January 9, 2013 by

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 →

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Cold War Gallery Opening to the Public

Posted on October 3, 2012 by

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 →

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Three New Aircraft Models Installed in Cold War Gallery

Posted on May 9, 2012 by

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 →

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19th Century Technology Center Becomes 21st Century Museum

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

By Caitlin Schettino, NHF Historical Services The Cold War Gallery of the U.S. Navy Museum is located in Building 70 on the Washington Navy Yard in southeast DC, overlooking the Anacostia River. In the early twentieth century the building housed … Continue reading →

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Interview with Cold War Gallery Aircraft Model Builder

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

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 →

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Neil Armstrong Visits Cold War Gallery

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

The Cold War Gallery at the Washington Navy Yard played host to a surprise visitor on Friday – Neil Armstrong, the first man to set foot on the moon. He stopped by for a private visit, arranged by his friend … Continue reading →

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Under Construction: A New and Improved Navy Museum Store

Posted on November 8, 2011 by

We’re pleased to announce that the Naval Historical Foundation is resuming day-to-day operation of the Museum Store at the National Museum of the United States Navy. Store Manager Frank Arre has been working closely with the Museum staff over the … Continue reading →

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USS Ohio Model at Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

This fall, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation will open a new exhibition and visitors center at the Brooklyn Navy Yard Center at Building 92. Among the many items on display at this new museum will be an intricately detailed … Continue reading →

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