West Florida Home Education Music Association

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Published on Wednesday, 17 April 2013 16:16

Great performance by the West Florida Home Education Music Association (WFHEMA). 

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Women in Naval Aviation: From Typewriters to Strike Fighters

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Published on Wednesday, 20 March 2013 15:52

Women in Naval Aviation Exhibit Opens at the National Naval Aviation Museum

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NFA & UWF Partners in STEM Education

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Published on Thursday, 07 March 2013 15:13

The National Flight Academy (NFA) and the University of West Florida (UWF) officially joined forces in STEM(Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) education and Professional Development for the Ambition program in a ceremony that took place today at the National Flight Academy facility.

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TV Special-Lake Michigan Carriers and the Aircraft Recovery Operations

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Published on Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:17

View a fascinating discussion about carrier qualifications on Lake Michigan during World War II and the ongoing efforts to recover and preserve the lost aircraft. Produced by the Pritzker Military Library and sponsored by the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation, Glenview Hanger One Foundation and A & T Recovery. 

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Breakfast and a Movie

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Published on Wednesday, 27 February 2013 15:45

Breakfast and a Movie was a huge success, and we thank everyone who came out to see the weekly movie and enjoyed a breakfast in our IMAX Giant Screen Theatre.

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Glenn Miller Concert 2013

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Published on Tuesday, 05 February 2013 09:07

A massive crowd turned out for the Glenn Miller Orchestra's "Evening of Swing & Elegance" at the National Naval Aviation Museum, Tuesday, February 5th, at 7p.m. Photos now available.

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Lunar Excursion Module Now on Display

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Published on Wednesday, 19 December 2012 08:01

A full-scale replica of the Apollo Lunar Excursion Module is now on display in Hangar Bay One at the National Naval Aviation Museum. Come see this exciting new exhibit, unveiled during our "Salute to the Pioneers of Space" honoring the 40th anniversary of Apollo XVII.

Neil Armstrong Passes at 82

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Published on Sunday, 26 August 2012 19:03

The Naval Aviation Museum Foundation is deeply saddened at the passing of our friend Neil Armstrong—Naval Aviator, test pilot and first man to walk on the moon—passed away Saturday, August 25, at age 82.

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New Exhibit - Virtual Flight Deck

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Published on Friday, 06 July 2012 14:27

The National Naval Aviation Museum will open a new Virtual Carrier Flight Deck, Monday July 9th. Once “on board” this immersive exhibit, visitors are treated to the sights, sounds and sensations of standing on the deck of an aircraft carrier.

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Commissioning of Ambition

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Published on Tuesday, 01 May 2012 03:30

On May 11, 2012, the National Flight Academy's Ambition held its commissioning ceremony, with the help of special guests and international space dignitaries. In naval tradition, the "commissioning" is the final milestone in placing a ship into active service.

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