Not one to pass up a collection of old war planes, a stop at the Naval Air Museum at the Pensacola Naval Air Station, was something we didn't want to miss. This, like the Air Force museum in Dayton Ohio, are true national treasures. With immaculate buildings and grounds, this fantastic collection of naval aviation is certainly worthy of a visit.
One of my highlights was listening to one of the visitors relive his Navy experiences to a small group of youngsters. The visitor was a WWII fighter pilot who had earned his wings at PNAS and fought in the Pacific. The youngsters, to whom the very sprightly 81 year old was telling his story to, were Naval and Air Force pilots who served in Vietnam. What a moment. The 'youngsters', seasoned combat veterans in their own right, were in rapt attention of the old warrior. I could have listened all day.
I took a few images of this neat place and I'd like to share them with you.
Make a point to stop here next time you're in the area.
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