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National Museum of Naval Aviation |
Traces the development of American naval aviation from its beginnings to the present. Among the highlights of the collection are the NC-4 Flying Boat, which in 1919 became the first plane to cross the Atlantic; the World War II fighter F6F Hellcat; and the Skylab Command Module, in addition to more than 140 other historic naval aircraft. Four A-4 Skyhawks are suspended from the ceiling in formation in the Greater Pensacola Blue Angel Atrium. Bus tours feature additional aircraft.
The world-famous Blue Angels flying team can be seen practicing from a viewing area adjacent to the museum. Practices are normally held on Tuesday mornings (weather permitting) during the season. Other activities allow visitors to take the controls of aircraft trainers & simulators, ride a motion-based simulator, and an IMAX theater presents films every hour. Open daily; admission is free to the public.
| Location | 1750 Radford Blvd, Suite C Pensacola Florida 32508 |
| Phone | 850-452-3604 |
| Information | 800-327-5002 |
| Fax | 850-452-3296 |
| Naval.Museum@smtp.cnet.navy.mil | |
| Website |
http://www.naval-air.org/
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