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Our Mission
The mission of the National Naval Aviation Museum, an official Department of the Navy museum, is to “select, collect, preserve and display historic artifacts relating to the history of Naval Aviation.”
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Today in History
1960 - The first nuclear powered aircraft carrier, USS Enterprise (CVAN 65), is launched at Newport News, Va. In 1975, she is designated (CVN 65).
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Discover in depth details about the museum’s aircraft and artifacts.
History
Up Close
Read about the people and events that shaped naval aviation.
Scene at
the Museum
What’s happening at the museum now and over the horizon.
Crossroads of
the Pacific
Experience the colorful tapestry of squadron memories in the Cubi Bar Café.
Vought VE-7
"Bluebird"
Learn about the Vought VE-7 and its early days in Naval Aviation.
Virtual
Tours
Man the cockpits of vintage warbirds and walk through a century of history.