Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum
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- Regular Hours:
Thu Sat - Sun - Phone:
Main - 954-359-4400
For Appointments - 754-300-9259
- Address:
- 4000 W Perimeter Rd Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315
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- Museums, Historical Places, Places Of Interest, Tourist Information & Attractions
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- Handicap accessible, Parking is on South side of Museum, Memberships are available
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Naval Air Station Museum
Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Historical Association
General Info
The Museum's mission is to develop and maintain a national and internationally recognized naval aviation museum that educates young and old alike, to preserve history by honoring the memory of Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale and the men & women who defended freedom during World War II. The Museum is preserving the memory of Flight 19, one of the great aviation mysteries with collection of original artifacts, letters, documents, books, videos, and displays.
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Historic find, best little Museum you don't know about. World War II Museum on National Register of Historic Places. The only Military Museum in Broward County. Non-profit organization. This Museum has been instrumental in preserving memory of Flight 19 one of the great aviation mysteries. Flight 19 flew out of this former Naval Air Station on 5 December 1945 to vanish into the Bermuda Triangle. In addition, 19 year old future US President George H.W. Bush lived at this base as an Ensign, to train as a torpedo/bomber pilot. A large aviation mural on exhibit was signed by him in 1992 when he visited. Exhibits WWII Link Trainer Flight Simulator (historic engineering landmark). Recreated Soldier's Barracks, WWII artifacts, models, library, ship plaques, period uniforms, a 25x7 aviation mural and other original paintings and drawings. On the grounds there are two WWII torpedoes and a WWI anti-aircraft machine gun. They also have a gift area with unique items.
06/08/09
a great group of people and a wonderful museum dedicated to preserving the memory of the Naval Air Station and Flight 19 that was lost shortly after WWII ended.